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DAY ONE
7:30 9:00 Registration, Exhibitors & Breakfast
9:00 10:15 Welcome & Keynote Speakers Keynote Speakers:
- Robby Rodriguez, SouthWest Organizing Project
- Katherine Acey, Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice
10:15 10:30 Break
10:30 -12:30 Workshop Block I
12:30 2:00 Luncheon Roundtables, Exhibitors, & Ask the Experts
2:00 2:15 Break
2:15 - 4:15 Workshop Block II
4:15 6:00 Break/Caucuses/Networking/Ask the Experts
6:00 9:00 Reception
DAY TWO
7:30 9:00 Breakfast & Exhibitors
9:00 10:00 Plenary Session: Debate
A debate on fundraising, the development of the nonprofit sector, and movement-building. Get ready as two teams of debaters go head-to-head on this provocative issue:
Is the nonprofit sector a vehicle or has it become a barrier to social justice?
10:00 10:15 Break
10:15 12:15 Workshop Block III
12:15 1:45 Lunch & Exhibitors
1:45 - 3:45 Workshop Block IV
3:45 4:00 Break
4:00 4:30 Closing Plenary
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
We are pleased that Robby Rodriguez and Katherine Acey will be delivering our keynote presentation at the opening of the conference.
Robby Rodriguez Executive Director, SouthWest Organizing Project [SWOP]
Robby is originally from Southern California by way of Tucson , Arizona . He is the Executive Director of the SouthWest Organizing Project (SWOP) . As a student at Cornell, he interned with SWOP during the summer of 1996. After becoming a full-time organizer with SWOP in 1997, he has helped to organize New Mexico communities around issues of youth criminalization, environmental, economic and social justice. He is currently a team member of the Building Movement Project, co-chair of the Pushback Network and a board member of the NM Environmental Law Center. Robby has also participated in the movement for social justice at the regional, national and international levels by representing SWOP at various conferences and meetings and by participating in and conducting trainings throughout the United States and internationally.
Katherine Acey Executive Director, Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice
Katherine Acey is a highly respected activist, best known for her expertise and commitment to lesbian and women's philanthropy. She has been the executive director of the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice since 1987. The foundation's grants program funds local, regional and international organizations as well as cultural and media work. In 1990, Astraea established the nation's first Lesbian Writers Fund; and in 1996, Astraea created The International Fund for Sexual Minoritiesthe only fund of its kind in the U.S. Katherine has been involved in the Women's Funding Network since its inception, serving as both board member and chair. She is also a founding member and past chair of Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues and has served as a board or advisory member to countless organizations including: Women in the Arts, the Center for Anti-Violence Education, New York Women Against Rape, MADRE and Women Make Movies. Katherine is past chair of the National Executive Committee of the Palestine Solidarity Committee, and a member of the Arab Women's Gathering Organizing Committee. Katherine has traveled extensively speaking on issues of philanthropy, sexual orientation, race and class. Internationally, she has participated in numerous women's and LGBTI delegations and gatherings in Africa, Asia, Central America and Europe.
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