Alliance Annual Conferences
The Alliance for Children and Families offers a variety of annual conferences designed to provide learning and networking opportunities to staff at all levels within nonprofit human service organizations.
Attendees receive up-to-date information, practical tools, and national networking experiences.
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The annual Senior Leadership Conference (SLC) is focused on leadership development. The conference provides exceptional learning, networking, and mentoring experiences that strengthen leadership skills and promote enduring professional relationships. From program managers to COOs, all senior leaders are welcome.

SOLD OUT! Contact Hillary Hanson to be placed on the waitlist. Enhance your board chair/CEO relationship during this small group retreat. This event is limited to 10 pairs of CEOs and board chairs. Attendees will discuss general issues in board development and work one-on-one with their colleague to define agency's key strategic issues and needs.
ELI is a leadership certificate program for emerging senior leaders in the nonprofit human services sector. Graduates of the institute gain managerial and leadership skills that position and equip them to meet future needs within their organization. Content is delivered over 100 hours in two concentrated sessions of four-and-one-half days each in concurrent years. ELI is co-sponsored by the University of Michigan School of Social Work and Ross School of Business.
The 2012 Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) will include special events to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the institute. All ELI alumni are invited to participate in the special programing, which includes an exclusive alumni dinner, workshops and networking opportunities with current students, and a celebratory dinner and reception.
The Alliance Executive Leadership Conference is moving from June to May. Join nonprofit human service executive directors and CEOs at this conference retreat. This conference offers leadership development, networking, and support from executives across the country. Registration is limited to 50 participants.

Enhance your board chair/CEO relationship during this small group retreat. This event is limited to 10 pairs of CEOs and board chairs. Attendees will discuss general issues in board development and work one-on-one with their colleague to define their organizations’ key strategic issues and needs.
This symposium challenges seasoned CEOs to building the legacies of maestros. This high-level, tailored symposium is designed to help executives with at least 10 years of experience consider how they can triple their personal and organizational impact. The symposium will guide executives in creating a lasting legacy in the nonprofit sector.
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Stay tuned for additional details and online registration for these conferences.
The American Association of Children’s Residential Centers, which provides a powerful national voice for child welfare through leadership, advocacy, and the promotion of innovation and best practices, welcomes the Alliance’s National Child Welfare Leadership Track. This event brings together child welfare leaders from across the country to discuss critical issues facing the field.
Join issue experts, government officials, and community practitioners to explore the latest trends in neighborhood revitalization. Registration information will be available on the UNCA website in late spring.

Pre-conference session Oct. 16. Take advantage of the best national peer network by attending the Alliance’s premier annual event. This conference features speakers and workshops that address key issues and trends affecting our sector. It includes learning opportunities for executives, senior management, and board members.
The ADVANCE is designed as a national forum for mid-level managers and senior staff within the nonprofit human services sector. The ADVANCE will allow attendees to exchange ideas, promote positive race relations, develop cultural competencies and leaderships skills, and learn how to better serve their organizations' communities. This forum is co-sponsored by the Alliance and InnoVisions, a social enterprise of Neighborhood House Association.

Take advantage of the best national peer network by attending the Alliance’s premier annual event. This conference features exceptional speakers and a variety of workshops that address key issues and trends affecting nonprofit human service organizations. It features valuable opportunities for executives, senior management, and board members.
Contact the Alliance Meetings Department with questions about any these conferences, registration, or how to become a presenter.




