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Kimberley Sherwood, Third Sector Group, presents at the 2014 Nonprofit Day Conference. Dr. Pamela Shockley-Zalabak, Chancellor, UCCS, will kick off the 2016 conference as the first keynote speaker. Bryan Oller, Colorado College
2016 Nonprofit Day Conference to highlight talent development, future of nonprofit sector Courtesy Center for Nonprofit Excellence
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE) will host its annual Nonprofit Day Conference on March 4 at The Antlers, 4 S. Cascade Avenue. Attended by more than 450 individuals representing 235 organizations last year, the 2016 conference promises to provide nonprofit and business professionals, volunteers and community leaders with the insight they need to see their organizations excel, increase in knowledge and advance the nonprofit sector as a whole. “CNE’s Nonprofit Day Conference is vital to the health of our community,” said CNE Executive Director Dave Somers. “As the Center for Nonprofit Excel-
Nonprofit Day Conference 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., March 4 at The Antlers, 4 S. Cascade Avenue Early bird tickets: $80 for CNE members, $110 for non-members Info: info@cnecoloradosprings.org, cnecoloradosprings.org Join CNE for a day of education, idea sharing and relationship building. Featuring more than 15 breakout sessions, four keynotes and exhibitors, this annual event brings together nonprofit and community leaders, businesses and the public sector.
lence celebrates its twenty-fifth year in 2016, this conference draws a cross section of community leaders who look forward to essential education, informative discussions and key relationship building. Business and nonprofit professionals alike set this day aside to develop staff, advance
their missions and connect with each other.” With an eye towards the future, this year’s conference will focus on talent development, including investing in our greatest resource: people. Several of the 18 breakout sessions will – CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 –
Low-to-moderate income families in El Paso County might receive a larger tax refund this year by claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). But, to get it, individuals must file a tax return and claim it. Pikes Peak United Way (PPUW) is now offering free income tax preparation assistance through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). Sponsored by the IRS , VITA helps individuals and families with household incomes less than $54,000 file a tax return and determine if they are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit of up to $6,000. This special tax benefit from the Federal government is designed to help reduce tax burden and supplement wages. “As part of our commitment to address education, income and health — the building blocks for a good quality of life — Pikes Peak United Way will again this year oversee the – CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 –
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