Michigan Nonprofit SuperConference 2006
New Directions in Nonprofit Excellence
May 2 & 3, 2006

Preconference Day, May 1, 2006

Sheraton Detroit Novi
Novi, Michigan

The Michigan Nonprofit SuperConference is the premier opportunity for nonprofit leaders to come together for learning, networking and renewal. This year’s theme is New Directions in Nonprofit Excellence. The theme addresses the challenges faced by Michigan nonprofit leaders and the opportunity that these challenges provide to identify new and better ways to meet our missions.

This exciting networking and learning experience builds on the traditions of our two former conferences – Grantmakers-Grantseekers Conference and the Volunteerism SuperConference by combining the best elements into one event we call the Michigan Nonprofit SuperConference. Highlights of the SuperConference include:

• Outstanding keynote speakers, including Paul Rusesabagina, the real-life hero portrayed in the movie Hotel Rwanda; Sterling Speirn, President and CEO of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation; and Dan Moore, Vice President of Public Affairs for GuideStar
• Over 35 workshops on topics such as fund development, nonprofit management, governance, advocacy, national service program management, volunteer program management and communications
• A preconference Professional Development Day sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Detroit Chapter
• A preconference full-day workshop built on MNA’s Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Michigan
• Careers in the Nonprofit Sector - The Best Place to Be
• Networking Reception
• Exhibits from service and product suppliers
• Many opportunities for networking

The challenges faced by nonprofit leaders can seem overwhelming at times. Join us at the Michigan Nonprofit SuperConference for the tools you need to succeed.

Keynote Speakers

As Rwanda descended into a genocide that killed almost one million people, Paul Rusesabagina found the courage to save over 1200 individuals.  The movie Hotel Rwanda told the story of this real-life hero.  Mr. Rusesabagina will share his perspective on commitment to community and sign copies of his new book An Ordinary Man.

Sterling Speirn is the President and CEO of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, one of the largest and most innovative foundations in the world.  The Kellogg Foundation giving focus includes: health, food systems and rural development; youth and education; and philanthropy and volunteerism.  Mr. Speirn, a leader in the philanthropic field, was the president and CEO of the Peninsula Community Foundation, one of the San Francisco Bay area’s largest foundations.

Dan Moore is the Vice President of Public Affairs for GuideStar. GuideStar assembles and delivers a database of financial and operational reports on public charities. Mr. Moore is a past president of the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO).