“2025 Fall Summit
Responding to the Times: Policy, Funding, and Collaboration Considerations”
In partnership with the St. Joseph County Public Library
Date: October 16, 2025
Time: 8:30am – 12:30pm (Eastern)
Location: Community Learning Center, SJCPL
Cost: FREE
Registration required
Description: We are in a time of uncertainty with shifts in public policy and funding. This year's summit will focus on threats to maintaining services to meet community needs and creative solutions to stabilize organizational capabilities.
The Keynote The Big Picture: Jeff Shuck, More for Many
Community Survey Results: Lisa Kelly, MHAM, in collaboration with Eck Institute for Global Affairs.
Boots on the Ground: Non Profit Leaders Panel Discussion Non profit leaders on the realities and implications of policy shifts and funding fallout.
Moderator: Elizabeth Bennion
Panelists:
Collaboration Workshop: Anna Sawatzky, The Source
Advocacy Tips: Carl Hetler, Dara Marquez
Resource tables will be available to learn about services available to the community.
Schedule:
Check in 8:30 am
Welcome and Keynote 9am-9:50am
Community Survey Results 9:50-10:10am
Non Profit Leaders Panel 10:10am-11:00 am
Collaboration Workshop: 11:10- 11:40 pm
Community Advocacy: 11:45-12:15
Wrap Up: 12:30pm
Resource tables available throughout the event.
Free
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