Michigan Federation for Children and Families
September 18-21, 2018 Sr. Management Conference:
Innovation: The Pathway to Performance
Request for Proposals
The Michigan Federation for Children and Families 2018 Senior Management Conference Planning Committee invites you to submit a proposal to present at the Federation’s Sr. Management Conference on September 18-21, 2018 at Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI.
The Federation’s Annual Senior Management Conference offers timely information to private child welfare leaders through engaging educational sessions presented by knowledgeable speakers. These educational programs cover an array of management topics pertinent to the nonprofit child welfare field, designed to meet the needs of the Federation’s diverse membership.
Professionals and academics are invited to submit proposals to present at the conference. This is your opportunity to share your expertise and tap your creativity by developing an original program for presentation at the conference.
Breadth and Range of Topics Sought.
The Federation Conference Planning Committee is interested in proposals representing a broad range of contemporary presentations whose delivery will empower child welfare professionals with new information and ideas that introduce attendees to innovative and creative programs that serve children and families in need. The 2018 theme is: Innovation: The Pathway to Performance.Appropriate topic areas include:
Leadership Skill Development
- Leading with a vision
- Professional and network development
- Workforce development
- Multi-generational workforce issues and strategies
Nonprofit and Business Management
- Quantifying our impact
- Data-driven decision-making
- Innovation, efficiencies, and effectiveness in child welfare service delivery
- Integration of multiple systems that service children and families
Advocacy
- Influencing decision makers
- Strategies for collaboration and partnership
- Effectively working with board members and stakeholders
Proposal specifications.
Session length: 1.25 to 1.5 hours;
Must fulfill eligibility criteria for Social Work CE application;
Must provide a program description, learning objectives, and instructional methods.
Encourage active learning (indicate in the proposal what active learning strategies you will use to engage the audience in the session instead of having them passively listen to information; examples include case study exercises, role playing, small group discussion, facilitated brainstorming, action plans, etc.);
Demonstrate innovative thinking;
Present ideas, best practices, and/or relevant research for positioning attendees as leaders within their organizations;
Present strategies for effective implementation of information learned once attendees are back at their offices;
Include presenters who have significant expertise in the topic area and can speak successfully in front of large groups.
In preparing this information, please provide enough detail so the planning committee can understand how the session will be structured and what key issues will be covered.
Proposal selection criteria.
The Federation Conference Planning Committee will review each proposal based on:
Extent to which the proposal targets and is relevant to MFCF members
Experience/expertise of presenters/speakers
Definition and focus of the topic
Practical application of material
Timeliness and importance of topic
Overall program quality
Deadline. All proposals must be submitted by January 31, 2018.
Selection. Individuals who submitted RFPs will be made aware of the Planning Committee’s approval/non-approval decision.
Michigan Federation for Children and Families Sr. Management Conference
Innovation: The Pathway to Performance
September 18-21, 2018 • Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI
CONFERENCE Presenter REQUEST-FOR-PROPOSAL FORM
Submit completed form and attachments by January 31, 2018, to.
1. Presenter names, titles and credentials:
Name / Title/Current employer / Credentials2.Short bio of each presenter, including information that illustrates each speaker’s qualifications related to the presentation. Please ALSO attach each presenter’s resume for use with the Social Work CE application.
3.Presentation title:
4.Presentation description:
5.Learning objectives:
As a result of this session, participants will be able to:•
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6.Bibliography must include three references relevant to the content of this presentation not the presenter; at least one reference must be current within the last five years.
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7.Audio/visual/technology needs:
8.Contact information:
Daytime phone / Cell phone / Email address9.Digital photo: Please include/attach a digital headshot photo for use in the promotional materials.
Which presentation type would best suit your RFP? Please select all that apply.
- Keynote
- General Session
I would be available to present on the following days (check all that apply):
- Wednesday, September 18, 2018
- Thursday, September 19, 2018
- Friday, September 20,
NOTE: Narratives provided are subject to editing to fit space limitations in promotional materials.