{"id":12637,"date":"2024-11-20T10:02:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T17:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alchapters.org\/boise\/?page_id=12637"},"modified":"2026-01-10T21:45:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T04:45:52","slug":"northwest-regional-conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alchapters.org\/boise\/northwest-regional-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Northwest Regional Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12638&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Assistance League<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> of Boise<br \/>\nproudly presented the<\/h3>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Northwest Regional Conference<\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">October 12-14, 2025<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760915382501{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alchapters.org\/boise\/nrc-speaker-bios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Speaker Bios<\/a><br \/>\nClick on the breakout session titles below to view the session descriptions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alchapters.org\/boise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/NW-Conference-Assistance-League-Schedule-09-30-25.pdf\">Download PDF of Full Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Opening Welcome Video<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=k-Fi_XAMsTU&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760911553939{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Andy Goodman, National Board Chair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px; margin-top: -10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alchapters.org\/boise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Andy-Goodman-Presentation.pdf\">View PDF Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Monday AM Sessions<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Session #1 &#8211; Kevin Bailey, Board Management&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:p|text_align:left&#8221; custom_use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760913128848{margin-top: -25px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221; el_class=&#8221;faq-smaller&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">This session\u202fis designed to help clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors and the Executive Director and define best practices for board management. Attendees will leave having a better understanding of their roles, tasks, and what is and isn\u2019t their responsibility. In addition, attendees will be able to identify strategies to increase board member engagement. 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This class covers everything from optimizing your content for each platform to effective repurposing techniques and proven strategies for increasing engagement and reach.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760914681383{margin-top: -15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alchapters.org\/boise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Kim-Sherman-Facebook-and-Instagram-Strategies-Presentation.pdf\">View PDF Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/KKD30bC43Ho&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760915223902{margin-top: -15px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}&#8221;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Session #3 &#8211; Brian Kane, Conflict Resolution&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:p|text_align:left&#8221; custom_use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760914274257{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Transform conflict into collaboration in the nonprofit world. Through real stories and strategic insights, discover how mission-driven leaders can turn challenges and disagreement into catalysts for trust, resilience, and impact.[\/vc_toggle][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760913469779{margin-top: -15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alchapters.org\/boise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Brian-Kane-Conflict-Resolution-Presentation.pdf\">View PDF Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Monday PM Sessions<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Session #1 &#8211; Kristi Saucerman, Sponsor Acquisition&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:p|text_align:left&#8221; custom_use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760914289220{margin-top: -30px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]During this session learn how to build a winning sponsorship program<br \/>\nSponsorships are more than just a check<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sponsorships are\u202fpartnerships, not donations<\/li>\n<li>Think beyond the banner: today&#8217;s sponsors expect creativity, activation, and impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760913838749{margin-top: -15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alchapters.org\/boise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/The-Art-of-the-Ask-Kristi-Saucerman-Presentation-for-web.pdf\">View PDF Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Session #3 &#8211; Amy Little Ridenour, Step by Step Nonprofit Sustainability&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:p|text_align:left&#8221; custom_use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760914297349{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]This breakout session is designed to lay the foundation of building nonprofit surplus funds, starting with budgeting and controlling costs and ending with nonprofit investment options including endowment funds. There will be interactive opportunities throughout the hour for knowledge sharing and making connections.[\/vc_toggle][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760914009236{margin-top: -15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alchapters.org\/boise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Amy-Ridenour-Nonprofit-Sustainability-Presentation.pdf\">View PDF Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Tuesday AM Sessions<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Session #1 &#8211; Idaho Directors of Volunteer Services (IDOVS), Volunteer Management: Recruitment and Retention Strategies that Work&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:p|text_align:left&#8221; custom_use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760914310055{margin-top: -30px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]In this engaging session, members of the IDOVS leadership team will share practical insights and proven strategies for recruiting and retaining volunteers.<\/p>\n<p>Recruitment strategies will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Craft clear and compelling volunteer position descriptions<\/li>\n<li>Identify and attract the right volunteers for your organization<\/li>\n<li>Leverage resources and platforms to broadcast your volunteer opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Retention strategies will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop strong onboarding and training<\/li>\n<li>Ensure thoughtful volunteer engagement practices<\/li>\n<li>Create and apply effective recognition practices (on a tight budget)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re new to volunteer coordination or looking to refresh your approach, you&#8217;ll leave with actionable tools, useful templates, and a supportive network of peers ready to help you thrive in your volunteer management role.[\/vc_toggle][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1761843224974{margin-top: -15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alchapters.org\/boise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/Recruitment-and-Retention-Idaho-Directors-of-Volunteer-Services-1.pdf\">View PDF Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Session #2 &#8211; Jana Kemp, Making Meetings Matter&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; custom_font_container=&#8221;tag:p|text_align:left&#8221; custom_use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760914318822{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221; use_custom_heading=&#8221;true&#8221;]Tired of meetings \u2013 in person and online \u2013 that go nowhere, yet you are expected to show up? 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