Graduate Programs in Nonprofit Management Spring Colloquium 2010
Open to students, alumni, and the public. MGT 411, Room 307, 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM

January 27 – “Implementing a Social Media Plan”
Rachael Post, Principal, Luna Sky Media

February 10 - Open House - "Transforming Disinvested Communities"
Dr. Robert Ross, President and CEO, The California Endowment
Note: This class is held in the 3nd floor Small Berg with prospective MBA students

February 17 – “Celebrating Our Heritage – Lessons Learned”
Charmaine Jefferson, Executive Director, California African American Museum
Robert Kirschner, Director, Skirball Museum
Note: This session will be held at the Skirball Museum and includes an introduction and free access
to the “Road to Freedom” Civil Rights Exhibit at the Skirball Center

March 3 – Executive Leadership Forum “Hearing Our Voices – An Author’s Roundtable”
Panel Discussion of Nonprofit Authors: Thomas Backer, “Evaluating Community Collaborations”
Mike Allison, “Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations”
Note: This class is held in the Small Berg

March 17 - “Understanding Incubators –Getting Up and Going”
Paul Vandeventer, President and CEO, Community Partners

March 24 - “New Trends in Pro Bono Ethics”
Joel Bashevkin, Executive Director, Western Region, Taproot Foundation

April 14 - “Engaging Celebrities in Social Awareness Campaigns”
David Figueroa and Araceli Campos, Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF)

April 21 – “Youth Advocacy and the Foster Care System”
Zaid Gayle, Executive Director, Peace4Kids

April 28 - “Trends in Philanthropy in Southern California”
Sushma Raman, President, Southern California Grantmakers