Friday, March 13, 2009  8:00am-4:30pm

Registration - 8:00am

Program Begins - 8:30am

Who are Social Entrepreneurs and How are They Changing Our World?
with Wilford Welch of Tactics of Hope.org

• The global context today and sizing the need
• What makes “social entrepreneurs” different in how they pursue a shared vision of progress
• What does it take to frame your idea and move it forward
• Stories of what worked and practical actions that led to success
• What support is out there and how to best find funding you will need

The Effective Use of Social Media by Social Entrepreneurs
with Victor d'Allant of the Skoll Foundation

• Introduction to social media concepts
• Benefits of Web 2.0 enabled marketing and campaigns
• Development of online identity
• The potential of online collaboration
• The best application of popular tools. 
• Examination of social media trends and case studies will be presented throughout the workshop.

Picking and Using a Board or Advisors
with Geoff Guilfoy of Willamette University

• What every non-profit should know about establishing a board of advisors or directors
• How to effectively use the Board you have
• How to find the people and talent you need to advise your venture

Adjourn - 4:30pm

Time for networking and dialogue with other participants will be built into the sessions.

The conference will be held at Willamette University's Portland Center, 1120 NW Couch St. in Portland, Oregon. [map]