Bridge to Excellence
2010 Bridge to Excellence Nonprofit Conference

On May 18th, 2010 The Center hosted the Nonprofit Conference, "Bridge to Excellence."  Over 200 nonprofit CEOs, board members, and senior staff came together at the Curb Event Center at Belmont University. Participants gained the following:
  • Valuable insight from recognized leaders on what is necessary to maintain excellence in terms of clients, staff, donors, board members and the larger community.
  • Networked with peers.
  • Achieved a sense of renewal and refreshment.
  • Attended a comprehensive training event without travel and at an affordable price.


Keynote speaker Dan Pallotta gave valuable insight into the future of the sector and provided guests with many lightbulb moments! Click here for a blog post on Nonprofit Connect about Dan Pallotta.

Conference materials from the breakout sessions available below:

Building the Teams You Need to Support Your Vision
• Mary Baker, The Baker Company

The Successful Use of Volunteers
• Brian Williams, Hands On Nashville

Funding Your Existing Programs: A Formula for Success
• Kim Carpenter Drake, CNM Consultant

Your Lunch Time Accounting Buffet: an Assortment of Things You Need to Know
• Russ Neal & Ken Lowery, Joseph Decosimo & Company

Who’s Next? Succession Planning for Multi-Generational Nonprofits
• Amy Lynch, Bottomline Conversations

Volunteer Ownership: Rethinking the Nonprofit Board
• Mike Kipp, GovernBest

Rumba Roast Fair Trade Coffee: An Exercise in Social Entrepreneurship
• Jose Gonzalez and Renata Soto, Conexion Americas

Leading with Love not Fear: Secrets of Loving Leadership
• Cathy Self, Baptist Healing Trust

The Three R’s: Roles, Responsibilities and Reality—Drawing the Lines between a Nonprofit Board & Staff
• Belinda Dinwiddie, The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

Marketing the Nashville Symphony
• Alan Valentine, Nashville Symphony