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Come on, Let’s Collaborate
Please join us for the
2016 Agency conference
September 13, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
gardendale FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, NORTH CAMPUS
316 MOUNTAIN CREST PKWY, GARDENDALE, AL 35071
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General Session
Session I
Lunch
Session II
Closing Session
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Please see back for session descriptions
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SessIon DescrIptIons
SESSION I
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Grants- As nonprofit budgets tighten, research skills are needed more than
ever. Learn how to write and submit a simple grant with minimal assistance. NOTE: Please bring the
following: Mission Statement, Board Members’ Names, 501(c)(3) document, etc.
Collaborating with Community Partners- A diverse panel of Community Partners will discuss the
services they provide and how you can collaborate with them to help your clients.
Food Sourcing- Gain insight into the basics and requirements of the Retail Donation program and
other food sourcing avenues. Learn how to foster your own retail relationships in your local
community.
SNAP Outreach- Adrian Kirkland, our SNAP Outreach Coordinator, will explain the benefits of SNAP
and demonstrate how to enroll more clients in the program.
Child Hunger Needs Assessment- Aoife Dowd, our Child Hunger Corps Member, will present the
results of our service area’s needs assessment, including information on methodology, data
accumulation, and tips for conducting similar research. The assessment’s outcomes are particularly
relevant to members of Blount, St. Clair, and Cherokee counties.
Fresh Produce Distribution- Our Produce Procurement team will lead a discussion about our new
fresh produce program and the resources needed for your agency to get involved in future
distributions.
SESSION II
Working with Your Local Foundation- There is a wealth of information and services available to
your agency through local foundations. A panel of foundation leaders will share the ways in which
you can collaborate with their organization.
Mothers Milk Bank of Alabama- The MMBAL is a human breast milk bank that provides critically ill
infants in NICUs with life-saving breast milk donated by local mothers. Starting out as a CFBCA program, the MMBAL has grown rapidly into its own operation, with its headquarters remaining at the
CFBCA. Find out how your agency can be a part of this mission through community outreach or as a
collection site for local mothers.
Nutrition Education- Learn how to successfully encourage your clients to adopt healthy eating
habits and cook their own nutritious meals.
Growing Agency Capacity- Capacity building is the process of developing and strengthening an
organization to survive, adapt, and thrive amidst changing circumstances. Learn how to build your
agency’s capacity and leverage the Agency Network in response to growing community needs.
Improving Your Programs- Jon Barnacastle, our Programs Coordinator, discusses the CFBCA’s
recent work with local partners to identify and address unmet community needs. Learn how to
implement similar innovative programming at your own agency.
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