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Non-Profit Learning Center To Host Partnership Symposium

Non-profit organizations are the lifeblood of our communities, but navigating workforce shortages, budget constraints, and funding cuts has never been more challenging. To address these pressing issues, the Non-Profit Learning Center at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is hosting a one-day symposium designed to help non-profits overcome obstacles and strengthen their impact.

The symposium will take place on Wednesday, August 13, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM in the Large Group Instruction (LGI) classroom at the College’s Richland Campus (101 Community College Way, Johnstown, PA 15904).

Coinciding with National Non-Profit Day, the symposium provides agencies with essential strategies and resources for workforce recruitment, effective training, and managing budget challenges. Designed as a collaborative platform, the event empowers non-profits with the tools they need to strengthen and sustain their community programs.

Attendees will hear from experts, including keynote speaker Nick Jacobs, of Senior Management Resources, who will deliver an address on Leadership and Resilience in the Face of Change. The event also features thought-provoking sessions led by industry leaders:

• Debbie Thompson, President of Strategy Solutions, will share insights on contingency planning
• Heather Maneval, Principal of Spur and Sprout, will discuss funding strategies amidst federal budget cuts
• Matt Ward and Matt Plummer will deliver updates on federal and state policies
• A Grantmakers Panel featuring Angie Berzonski of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, Jodi Clark of Lee Initiatives, and Karen Struble Myers of United Way of the Southern Alleghenies

“The Non-Profit Learning Center’s role is to provide centralized resources that make a tangible difference,” stated Julie Davis, Director of Workforce Education at Penn Highlands Community College. “Through sessions led by experienced professionals, this symposium is designed to empower agencies with actionable strategies during uncertain times.”

This event is made possible by the Community Initiatives Fund at the Community Foundation for Alleghenies.

For more information on the Non-Profit Learning Partnership, contact Julie Davis at 814-262-3813 or via email at jdavis@pennhighlands.edu.

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