Operations Peer Network Symposium
Workshops on Nonprofit Finance, Human Resources, and Technology
Session Description:
Please join us for a gathering of Nonprofit Operations Professionals for three workshops on Nonprofit Finance, Human Resources, and Technology! Click the Agenda button above for more information about each session!
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Price |
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Together SC Member
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$30.00 |
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Operations Peer Network Member
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$25.00 |
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Non-Member
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$50.00 |
Agenda
| April 9 | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Welcome & Ice Breaker |
| 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
Woven Together for Smarter Nonprofit Operations - w/ Larry Collett
A practical understanding of how AI applies to nonprofit operations A simple framework for identifying automation opportunities Examples of AI agents that can be used for marketing, fundraising, and operations Access to free or low-cost AI tools that can be implemented immediately. |
| 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | Break |
| 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM |
Effective Performance Evaluation Writing - w/ Elizabeth Gibson
Join us for a focused, one-hour session on how to write effective performance evaluations that are clear, fair, and actionable, presented by Elizabeth Gibson, a tenured HR professional. This segment will cover practical tips, common pitfalls to avoid, and include hands-on practice so you can apply what you learn immediately. Ideal for supervisors and managers looking to strengthen feedback, documentation, and overall performance evaluation writing skills. |
| 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM | Break for Lunch |
| 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM |
Teamwork in Grants Management - w/ Ben Bullock
Successful grants don’t happen in silos. This interactive workshop explores how Development, Finance, and Program teams can proactively collaborate to strengthen the entire grants lifecycle—from application and budgeting to implementation, compliance, and reporting. Participants will examine common breakdowns in coordination, learn practical strategies for cross-functional communication, and gain tools to align timelines, roles, and expectations across teams. |
| 2:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Adjourn |
Attendees (33)
Emma Agnew
Marketing and Amin Coordinator
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment
Eliza Blackwell
Development Coordinator
Dorchester Paws
Rebecca Bova
Director of Programs
Neighbor to Neighbor of South Carolina
Samantha Cooper
Chief of Administration
Meals on Wheels Greenville
Amanda Coté
Director of Finance & Operations
Preservation Society of Charleston
Leah Crosby
Office Manager/Executive Assistant
SC Association for Community Economic Development
Nicole Echols (CEO)
Chief Executive Officer
South Carolina Cancer Alliance
Lisa Fitzgerald
Finance & Grants Manager
Greer Relief and Resources Agency, Inc.
Jeffrey Fleming
Executive Vice President
Palmetto Project, Inc.
Kay Foster
Finance and Operations Specialist
Fact Forward
Jessica Harrell
Associate Executive Director
USTA South Carolina
Charmian Hedrick
Director of Operations
Child Abuse Prevention Association
Amanda Herndon
Executive Director
In His Name-Colleton
Makenzie Hudson
Operations Manager
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment
Abby Hutton
Operations Director
Lowcountry Center for Veterans Research
Carmen Levitt
Accounts Payable Manager
Spartanburg Academic Movement
Misty McNair
Finance Coordinator
Fact Forward
Meredith McNeely
SVP of Development and Operations
Conservation Voters of South Carolina
Jodie Morrison
Operations Coordinator
PAL Play. Advocate. Live Well.
Angel Morton
Operational Director
Mingo Creek Academy
Katy Renfroe
Marketing Coordinator
South Carolina United Methodist Advocate
Samantha Sanders
Chief of Staff
CommunityWorks Carolina
Maya Scott
Grants Accounting Associate
Children's Trust of SC
David Slade
Vice President - Employee Health & Benefits
MarshMcLennan Agency
Madelyn Smith
Executive Director
Home Works
Isabel Steen
Grants Development Coordinator
Children's Trust of SC
Meredith Talford
Deputy Director
Fact Forward
Megan Temple
Executive Director
The CARE House of the Pee Dee
John Trinh
Executive Director
Family Promise of Beaufort County
Abby Wilson
Chief Operations Officer
The Therapy Place, Inc.
Curry Wilson
Chief of Staff
Children's Museum of the Upstate
Winky Zeberlein
Controller
Lowcountry Land Trust
Thank you to our Visionary Sponsors
Thank you to our Operations Peer Network Sponsors
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