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Tuesday, August 5
 

7:30am CDT

Breakfast Day 2
Tuesday August 5, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CDT
Tuesday August 5, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CDT
Crystal Ballroom

8:30am CDT

Board Roles vs. Staff Roles & Relationships
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Clarify governance and management responsibilities for a well-functioning organization.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Pier Room

8:30am CDT

Communications Planning
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Develop a comprehensive outreach strategy tailored for Habitat affiliates.
Speakers
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Latique

8:30am CDT

Making the Case
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Use data, Habitat-specific messaging, and storytelling to attract and retain donors.
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Calzada

Lauren Calzada

Senior Director of Development, Trinity Habitat for Humanity
 Lauren Calzada is currently the Senior Director of Development at Trinity Habitat for Humanity in Fort Worth, TX. She fell in love with the nonprofit world in 2006 while working with Cook Children’s Health Foundation, a subsidiary of Cook Children’s Health Systems; first as... Read More →
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Ampitheater

8:30am CDT

Bring It Home Part 1: Homeowner and Mortgage Services
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Hosted by HFHI, develop strategies for long-term homeowner success and stability.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Waterford

8:30am CDT

Retail Systems & Procedures
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Establish efficient operations and track key retail metrics for ReStore success.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Steuben

8:30am CDT

Building Partnerships in Rural Communities
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Collaborate with local businesses, churches, and civic groups to expand impact.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Baccarat

10:00am CDT

Beyond Paychecks: Crafting Benefits That Build Loyalty
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Explore cost-effective ways to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.
Speakers
avatar for Cody Mogan

Cody Mogan

Managing Director, Employee Benefits, Higginbotham
Applying over 19 years of industry experience, Cody advises and consults with employers to help them control their healthcare costs to maintain affordability for their employees. He focuses on cost containment, employer satisfaction and health risk management as he promotes unparalleled... Read More →
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Baccarat

10:00am CDT

Grassroots Organizing & Advocacy
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Mobilize supporters to advocate for affordable housing solutions.
Speakers
GA

Greg Anderson

Director of Community Affairs, Austin Habitat for Humanity
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Steuben

10:00am CDT

Strategic Community Partnerships & Using Community Engagement to Build
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Build impactful relationships with businesses and community groups to support special fundraising projects like Birdhouse, Playhouse, and Doghouse builds.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Ampitheater

10:00am CDT

Construction Hazards & Safety with Staff & Volunteers
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Identify and mitigate risks on job sites while balancing volunteer and professional labor.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Pier Room

10:00am CDT

ReStore Hiring to Firing
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Learn how to hire the right team and handle personnel changes effectively.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Waterford

10:00am CDT

Volunteer Success on the Job Site
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Ensure a productive and positive experience for volunteers while tracking key performance metrics.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Latique

11:00am CDT

Financials & Accounting
Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Understanding financial principles, including donor restrictions, budgeting, oversight, and compliance best practices.
Speakers
avatar for Your Part Time Controller Speaker

Your Part Time Controller Speaker

Your Part Time Controller
Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Steuben

11:00am CDT

Major Gifts
Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Learn strategies for cultivating major donors and securing transformative gifts for your organization.
Speakers
JG

Jeff Grandy

VP of Client Development, Catapult Fundraising
Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Ampitheater

11:00am CDT

IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) & Funding Opportunities
Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Understand how to leverage Inflation Reduction Act incentives for home repairs.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Baccarat

11:00am CDT

Marketing ReStore & Special Events
Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Increase foot traffic and sales through targeted marketing and promotions.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Latique

11:00am CDT

Board Best Practices, Including Financial Oversight
Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Strengthen governance, financial oversight, and fundraising in small communities.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Waterford

11:00am CDT

Who Volunteers – The Experience
Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Understand volunteer motivations, set clear expectations, and define roles for efficiency and satisfaction.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Pier Room

12:15pm CDT

Lunch and Exhibitors
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm CDT
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm CDT
Crystal Ballroom

1:30pm CDT

Strengthening Bonds: Networking
Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
Crystal Ballroom

3:00pm CDT

Cultivating Cultures of Inclusion: Strategies for Volunteer Programs
Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
This session focuses on creating and maintaining inclusive environments within volunteer programs. Participants will learn the importance of fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, heard and included, regardless of their background. We will explore best practices for promoting inclusivity through case studies and group activities, such as implementing equitable recruitment processes; providing ongoing diversity, equity and inclusion training; and ensuring diverse representation in decision-making roles. Attendees will leave with a comprehensive understanding of creating an inclusive volunteer program that reflects and serves the community. The session also addresses the challenges and resistance that may arise when implementing inclusive practices. Using effective communication and conflict-resolution techniques, participants will learn how to navigate these obstacles with sensitivity and determination.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Baccarat

3:00pm CDT

Working with the Media
Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Build relationships with journalists and maximize media coverage for your affiliate.
Speakers
GA

Greg Anderson

Director of Community Affairs, Austin Habitat for Humanity
Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Ampitheater

3:00pm CDT

Train the Trainer (SML)
Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Learn best practices for training staff and homeowners.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Steuben

3:00pm CDT

Building Cost Management
Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Keep projects within budget while maintaining quality and exploring cost-effective, sustainable building techniques.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Pier Room

3:00pm CDT

USDA & Federal Funding Opportunities
Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Access USDA programs and federal resources to support rural housing initiatives.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Waterford

3:00pm CDT

U.S./Canada Affiliate Safeguarding Training Compliance
Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
All affiliated staff, board members and volunteers in leadership positions are invited to join this session to gain training in safeguarding while attending the affiliate support organization conference. This is a live and interactive workshop of the online safeguarding training. This course will be most beneficial for those staff members who facilitate the group safeguarding training at their affiliates and for those staff/board members who need to take safeguarding training.
Attendance and participation in this workshop will provide you with the U.S. safeguarding training requirement (Policy 34, “Affiliates must provide regular safeguarding training for all of their board members, staff members, and volunteers in leadership positions.”)
    
Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Latique

4:50pm CDT

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Tuesday August 5, 2025 4:50pm - 5:45pm CDT
Leverage supporters to raise funds through campaigns like Giving Tuesday and ambassador programs.
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Calzada

Lauren Calzada

Senior Director of Development, Trinity Habitat for Humanity
 Lauren Calzada is currently the Senior Director of Development at Trinity Habitat for Humanity in Fort Worth, TX. She fell in love with the nonprofit world in 2006 while working with Cook Children’s Health Foundation, a subsidiary of Cook Children’s Health Systems; first as... Read More →
Tuesday August 5, 2025 4:50pm - 5:45pm CDT
Ampitheater

4:50pm CDT

Bring It Home Part 2: Homeowner and Mortgage Services
Tuesday August 5, 2025 4:50pm - 5:45pm CDT
Hosted by HFHI, learn to organize and manage homeowner documentation effectively, ensuring compliance and seamless data use across departments.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 4:50pm - 5:45pm CDT
Baccarat

4:50pm CDT

Bidding Process & Contractor Selection
Tuesday August 5, 2025 4:50pm - 5:45pm CDT
Learn how to bid projects effectively and choose the right subcontractors.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 4:50pm - 5:45pm CDT
Waterford

4:50pm CDT

Inventory Management
Tuesday August 5, 2025 4:50pm - 5:45pm CDT
Expand and track inventory effectively, including barcoding and seasonal product strategies.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 4:50pm - 5:45pm CDT
Steuben

4:50pm CDT

Creating a robust volunteer program between builds in rural and small communities…. And making the most of builds
Tuesday August 5, 2025 4:50pm - 5:45pm CDT
Develop strategies to maintain engagement between builds.
Tuesday August 5, 2025 4:50pm - 5:45pm CDT
Pier Room

4:50pm CDT

Special Populations: Corporations, Veterans, Students
Tuesday August 5, 2025 4:50pm - 5:45pm CDT
Engage diverse volunteer groups, including families and youth, for impactful involvement.
Speakers
KS

Kristin Smith

CEO, Fort Cavasos Community Habitat for Humanity
Tuesday August 5, 2025 4:50pm - 5:45pm CDT
Latique

5:45pm CDT

Happy Hour
Tuesday August 5, 2025 5:45pm - 7:00pm CDT
Tuesday August 5, 2025 5:45pm - 7:00pm CDT
Crystal Ballroom
 
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