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2010 Habitat Illinois Conference

for Illinois Habitat for Humanity Affiliates

November 12 & 13, 2010

at the Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center in Bloomington, IL

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2009 Habitat Illinois Conference

November 6 & 7, 2009

At the iHotel & Conference Center in Champaign

Habitat for Humanity of Illinois, the State Support Organization, offered Habitat Affiliates and ReStores this 1-1/2 day program, designed to provide actionable learning. What you attendees learned coulbe be put into play the following Monday.

This conference was a great opportunity for representatives to expand their Habitat network and to discover ways to strengthen their Affiliates. It provided affordable, high-quality, local training and networking.

At past Habitat Illinois conferences, four break-out sessions were offered. This conference offered 21 workshop topics!  There was also a workshop track specifically for ReStores on Friday. New this year: we welcomed 3 sponsors and 9 exhibitors.

Capacity building was the focus of this conference. Beyond producing more houses, capacity building addresses the increase and efficiency of board development, volunteer management, facilities, mergers, meetings, conflict resolution, marketing, strategic planning, staff, collaboration, and more. The sessions helped prepare Affiliates to build 100 houses in 2010.

This was a worthwhile experience for every size Affiliate. Board members, staff, and volunteers were invited to attend this constructive training event. There were multiple opportunities for Affiliates to exchange information and ideas.

Sponsored in part by:

Conference Workshop Topics & Speakers          

Workshop Topics and Speakers

Friday, November 6th:

How to Use the New Field Guide to Capacity Building
Presented by Tami Page – HFHI

ReStore Operations for Existing Stores
Presented by Jim Kreiner – Lexington ReStore

Rural Development:  Another Funding Source for Affordable Housing
Presented by Nancy Bitto – USDA

Green and Efficient: The Future of Sustainable Housing
Presented by Daniel Fournier – Building Research Council & University of Illinois School of Architecture Professor

Seven Simple Steps to Board Development
Presented by Tommy Prince – HFHI

Together, Decon Do It!  Using Deconstruction to Boost Revenues, Build Homes, and Spare Our Landfills
Presented by Jodi Murphy – Murco Recycling and “Wrecklamation” T.V. Host

Grantwriting: Creating a Fundable Project
Presented by Philip Matute – Illinois Department of Human Services

ReStore Customer Safety & Loss Control
Presented by David Hageman – Chubb Insurance

Construction Safety & Loss Control
Presented by David Hageman – Chubb Insurance

Saturday, November 7th:

Acquiring Lots for In-fill Development
Presented by John Schneider – City of Urbana

Technology & Fundraising: How to Leverage Social Media to Increase Your Organization's Visibility & Overall Fundraising
Presented by Dan Boehning – eTapestry

How to Use the New Field Guide to Capacity Building
Presented by Tami Page – HFHI

5 Keys to E-mail Marketing
Presented by Steve Robinson – Constant Contact

Financing Capital Projects to Build Capacity While Managing Debt in a Troubled Economy
Presented by Robin Toewe – IFF

ReStore 101 for E.D.'s & Boards
Presented by Mark Little – Lexington ReStore & HFHI

A Brush with Kindness
Presented by Walter Fields – HFHI

Bridging the Gap between Your Database and Your Fundraising!
Presented by Dan Boehning -- eTapestry

Help Committees Help Habitat
Presented by Tonya Thayer -- Rockford Habitat Affiliate

Emerging Issues in Government Relations
Presented by John Snook -- HFHI

Everything You Always Wanted to Know about My.Habitat
Presented by Tommy Prince – HFHI

Where Do I Get Families? How to Market to, Connect with, & Select Families
Presented by Tami Page – HFHI

Exhibitors include:

Balterio Laminate Flooring

Xerox Free Color Printers

Habitat Illinois Coffee

eTapestry

Grip-on Tools

do good Consulting

A Brush with Kindness

Champaign County Convention & Visitors Bureau

The iHotel & Conference Center is located at 1900 S. First St. in Champaign on the U of I campus. Please use MapQuest or Google for specific directions from your location or ask the hotel for assistance.

If you’re able, plan to spend some extra time in Champaign. The Convention & Visitors Bureau is providing welcome bags with maps and visitor’s guides. Also, visit www.visitchampaigncounty.org.

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