Nonprofit Academy: Make HR Policy Work - Turning Intent into Action

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The workshop asserts that human resources policies and procedures are important protectors of nonprofit assets. By knowing which policies provide both guidance and protection to mission vital brand reputation, participants will be able to prevent issues that arise because of these policies.
Attendees will gain:
  • Practical experience both preventing and addressing potential human resources-related leadership challenges
  • An understanding of why organizations must have written policies and procedures
  • Knowledge about mandatory and helpful employee-related policies and procedures
  • Practice in preventing and working through issues using policy as a guide

About the Speakers:

Sandra Marra, Marra Consulting Group, LLC

Sandra has more than 30 years of experience in leading organizations in both executive staff and board leadership roles. She is the founder and principal consultant with Marra Consulting Group, providing organizational, strategic and change management support to nonprofit boards and senior staff. Her experience includes Chief Operating Officer of an $20 million nonprofit organization supporting educational and service programs for developmentally disabled children and adults. She is also currently a volunteer Board Chair, leading a $10 million national member organization. She holds a Masters of Science degree in Personnel and Resource Management from The American University.

Leigh Shields, Principal, Leigh Shields & Associates

Leigh thrives on helping nonprofit leaders develop capabilities to unleash their full potential. As a leadership coach, Leigh combines curious empathy with thoughtful inquiry to help clients reach into themselves to breakthrough barriers. As a leadership development consultant, Leigh designs and facilitates varying types of learning forums depending on the needs of his clients.

About The Loudoun Nonprofit Academy
The Loudoun Nonprofit Academy is a training and certificate series in partnership with the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties and the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce.
Nonprofit Academy attendees that complete 40 hours of Academy training earn a “Certified Nonprofit Professionals” designation from the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce.

Speaker

Sandra Marra

Marra Consulting Group, LLC

Leigh Shields

Principal, Leigh Shields & Associates

SIGNATURE SPONSOR   $2,500    (SOLD)

  • Year-long logo recognition on all marketing
  • Opportunity to offer up to 3 minutes remarks from the podium
  • Four tickets to each event, including Nonprofit
  • Academy workshops
  • Display table

NONPROFIT ACADEMY SERIES SPONSOR  $1,500 (SOLD)

  • Opportunity to introduce speaker and offer a three-minutes of remarks from the podium at each of the four workshops
  • Year-long logo recognition on all marketing
  • Four tickets to each event
  • Display table

 

 

 

 

PLATINUM SERIES SPONSOR  $1,000

  • Year-long logo recognition on all marketing
  • Two tickets to each event
  • Display table

NPI SIGNATURE EVENT SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR  $750

  • Opportunity to introduce speaker and offer up to 3 minutes of remarks from podium
  • Logo recognition on all marketing
  • Two tickets to event
  • Brochure placement at each attendee seat
  • Display table

EXHIBITORS   $99

  • Event recognition
  • One complimentary seat at each event
  • Display table

 

Signature Events

Annual Meeting & Community Leadership Awards

The Loudoun Chamber will celebrate its 57th Annual Meeting & Community Leadership Awards on January 24, 2025. We will honor top community leaders as well as celebrate the success of the 2024 Board of Directors Chair, Angela Mitchell, owner of ARM Consulting LLC. We will also welcome our 2025 Board and the new Chair Scott Loftis, of Atlantic Union Bank. Event Page Here

 

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Annual DEIA Summit

The Loudoun Chamber will host its 3rd Annual DEIA Summit on October 17, 2024. Keynote speakers and workshops will focus on helping your business or nonprofit gain competitive advantages by leveraging diversity and accessibility tools. Event Page Here

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Chamber Classic

In the Summer of 2025, the Annual Chamber Classic will be held at The Club at Creighton Farms. This event has been Loudoun County’s premier business golf tournament for over four decades. The Chamber Classic offers our sponsors tremendous marketing exposure and an incomparable day of golf on this Jack Nicklaus-designed course. View the Event Page

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Small Business Awards

For 30 years, the Loudoun Small Business Awards have been the most prestigious honors celebrating the best small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations in our Loudoun community. We hope you join us on November 8, 2024, to congratulate finalists and winners in 10 categories, including the top prize, at the 2024 Loudoun Small Business of the Year. Winners are announced in front of a live audience of Loudoun’s top business and community leaders. Event Info Here

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Valor Awards

In the Spring of 2025, the Loudoun Chamber will celebrate 40 years of honoring our community’s real-life heroes, including several truly heroic citizens, for their courageous and often lifesaving actions. Join us at the 40th Annual Loudoun County Valor Awards. Event Page Here

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State of the Loudoun Market

The Loudoun real estate market has rarely experienced the number of challenges and opportunities it does today. It is difficult to make sense of these current market conditions and their impact on economic conditions. In 2025, the Loudoun Chamber will bring together the region’s top economic and real estate experts to examine how the economic and cultural forces influencing this market will impact your business. Stay tuned for more information.

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