OneStar Foundation will host the 32nd annual Governors Nonprofit Leadership Conference from December 9 - 10, 2009 in Dallas, Texas.  Nonprofit leaders affiliated with both the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations will be among the thought-provoking, tool-providing, idea sharing presenters.  The Conference was formerly called the Governors Volunteer Leadership Conference.  some of the exciting aspects at this year's conference:
 
Volunteerism. While the conference title has changed to include the word "nonprofit," they still focus heavily on the importance of volunteerism at their conference. They offer seminars for leaders of all levels, including some focused specifically on supporting volunteer leaders and their work.
 
Impact: Where the Rubber Meets the Road. Their 2009 conference will focus on how to create social impact in our communities, improving the lives of those served by nonprofits.

A Fresh Start. It's hard to get out of the office for a few days. But by stepping back for a little while, you can view your work, your programs, your organization and the decisions you have to make from a fresh new perspective.
 
Governor's Volunteer Awards. This year, the 2009 Governor's Volunteer Awards will be presented at the Governor's Nonprofit Leadership Conference. These awards honor some of Texas' most dedicated volunteers--including individuals, organizations, corporations and public entities--whose community service embodies the power of volunteerism and civic engagement.
 
Exhibit Hall. The conference's Exhibit Hall is a great way to learn about capacity building resources that are available to your organization.
 
A New World for Nonprofits. OneStar recognizes the new challenges nonprofits are facing due to the current economy. They've selected seminars and speakers to help us all navigate these trying times.Review a list of seminars at: http://www.onestarfoundation.org/page/gnlc-seminars.

 

Social Innovation. Every year, the conference provides invaluable training to organizations and businesses. This year, they will highlight the concept and practice of social innovation. In addition, they will be announcing the recipients of the Texas Social Innovation Initiative. There is still time to apply for this opportunity!  For more details, so to http://www.onestarfoundation.org/page/tsi.

 

Return on Investment. The cost of your conference ticket is money well spent on developing valuable skills to help you both fundraise and work more effectively with the funds your organization has.
 
Learn from the Best. The conference will feature internationally-recognized social entrepreneurs Robert Egger of DC Central Kitchen and Andrew Wolk of Root Cause, as well as an innovative roster of seminar speakers.  Review speaker bios at: http://www.onestarfoundation.org/page/gnlc-speakers

 
Strength in Numbers. GNLC is the state's largest nonprofit conference, gathering volunteer managers, nonprofit professionals, state agencies and faith-based and community organizations from across Texas. Our peers can provide valuable support and idea generation. To further this, OneStar has added several new opportunities to network with peers while at the conference.
 
To learn more about the 2009 Governor's Nonprofit Leadership Conference, please visit the GNLC Main Page at http://www.onestarfoundation.org/page/gnlc. Registration will be available for $295 per person through Regonline until November 23, 2009. For information about registration contact Kyla Longe (512) 287-2031 or kyla@onestarfoundation.org.  Save $45 off of registration fee, use discount code GNLC-TANO.
 
If you have already registered for GNLC, they look forward to seeing you in Dallas this December!  Join TANO at Conference!  We look forward to seeing you there.  Stop by TANO exhibit and say hi!