IE RESOURCE NETWORK CONVENING
Practical Tips & Tools Series: Code Blue to Breakthrough - A Nonprofit Survival Story
Cindy will share how a near-death experience forced the organization to live its mission louder, clearer, and more powerfully than ever.
Practical Tips & Tools Series: The 4 Pillars for Building Strong Leadership Teams
Key Takeaways:
Communicating for Understanding
- Motivation of Communication
- What is Communication
- Cycle of Communications
- What is the Right Channel
- Communicating With Understanding
- Barriers to Communication
- Feedback Guidelines
- Skills to Foster Innovation
- Listening for Understanding
- Delegating for Success
- Coaching for Innovation
- Mindful Intention
Speakers:
Speaker: Cindy Bostick, MS, Executive Director, Today's Woman Foundation
Cindy Bostick, Executive Director
The Today’s Woman Foundation began in 2000 with an annual Women’s Expo at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, focusing on preventative healthcare for women’s well-being. In 2005, founders Anna Sugi, Mary Grove, and Lisa Price established it as a 501c3 nonprofit. The Expo became a beloved community event, attracting over 2,500 attendees until leader Anna Sugi's passing, which led to struggles for the organization.
In 2015, a new board revitalized the mission to “empower our diverse community of women through education, advocacy, and resources to enhance body, mind, and spirit.”
Speaker: Debbie A. Cannon, President & CEO, Academy for Grassroots Organizations
Debbie A. Cannon is an accomplished businesswoman, and veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Her dedication to service, camaraderie, and success is fueled by a passion for helping communities and companies thrive.
Throughout her career in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, Debbie has established expertise in marketing and database management, writing, research, publishing, direct mail, seminar and leadership development, and leading collaborative work groups.
Debbie is highly regarded for her contributions, earning recognition as Inland Empire Community Champion of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Citizen of the Year and Inland Empire Fundraising Professional of the Year, and recently Most Inspirational Leader of the Year by the Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce. Before joining the nonprofit sector Debbie helped a start-up marketing company that was recognized by INC. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.
Currently Debbie is President & CEO of Academy for Grassroots Organizations.
Date and Time
Thursday Jun 5, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
Networking: 8:30 am until 9 am
Come early and network with other nonprofit leaders.
Program: 9 am until 11 am
Location
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
West End Educational Service Center
8265 Aspen Street
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Fees/Admission
AcademyGO Members Free
1st Time Guest Free
Not Yet a Member Free
