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October 21, 2016
Reimagining International DevelopmentDefining Purpose & Success
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The Minnesota International NGO Network presents
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10:30 11:00 am
11:00 12:15 pm
12:15 1:30 pm
1:45 3:00 pm
3:00 3:15 pm
3:15 4:15 pm
Breakfast Buffet and Registration*
Early Morning Breakout Session
Welcome and Keynote
Coffee & Networking Break*
Midday Breakout Session
Lunch and Marketplace*
Afternoon Breakout Session
Afternoon Break*
Closing Panel: Innovations in
International Development
*Marketplace is open during breaks and lunch
AGENDA
SPEAKERS
IDEA Summit 2016 will conclude with a special panel discussion on Innovations in International
Development with local leaders in the field.
Closing Panel: Innovations in International Development
As Deputy Executive Director, Bader directs overall Lab operations.
Prior to joining the Lab, Bader was a professor of environmental and
polar security studies at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He has
also worked as the Arctic Region Manager for the Alaska State
Department of Natural Resources, where he supervised the
conservation, development, and protection of oil, mineral, timber,
wildlife, water, and wilderness resources. Bader, who has a JD from
Harvard University and is completing a doctorate at the Yale
University School of Forestry, has worked on humanitarian and natural
resource management projects in more than a dozen countries.
From 20092011 he served with USAID in the Office of Civilian
Response. He is the recipient of the USAID 2011 Award for Heroism
related to actions while coleading the Natural Resources
Counterinsurgency Cell in eastern Afghanistan.
Keynote Speaker: Harry Bader, U.S. Global Development Lab
Moderator:Tyler ZabriskieZabriskie Consulting
Panelist:Ragui AssaadProfessorHumphrey School of Public AffairsUniversity of Minnesota
Panelist:Jill LaLondeExecutive DirectorOne Village Partners
Panelist:Mohamed IdrisExecutive DirectorAmerican Relief Agency for the Horn of Africa (ARAHA)
8:00 9:15 am
Customer Empowerment vs. Charity RecipientWesley Meier and Lisa Cook, EOS International
An emphasis towards customer empowerment hasbecome central to many international developmentfunding opportunities. But more importantly thanfollowing funders interests, it is critical to thesustainability of the program impacting both thebeneficiary as well as the local economy. I plan toaddress the importance of customer empowermentas well as the opportunities that come along withthis type of earnedincome model.ROOM: Humphrey 15
A Model of Ecological Resilience forCommunity DevelopmentHindolo Pokawa, Sierra Leone Foundationfor New Democracy (SLFND)
Using appreciative inquiry approach, we willdiscuss within the context of communitydevelopment, what it means to work with ruralpopulations as an outsider and as partners. TheNGOization of Africa has fueled a dependencerelationship that does not provide a path forecological resilience. This session will present amodel that Sierra Leone Foundation for NewDemocracy (SLFND) is currently implementing invillage communities in Sierra Leone.ROOM: Humphrey 170
Creative M&E: Using Stories to EngageStakeholders & Inform Unintended OutcomesJill LaLonde, OneVillage Partners & Jill Lipski Cain, The Improve Group
This session will explore the Most SignificantChange (MSC) methodology and how to use lesstraditional M&E tactics to engage stakeholders andcollect data. Structuring MSC on the right domainscan shed light on complex program dynamics andoutcomes that more traditional approaches maynot capture. This session will engage participantsto use M&E both as a tool for capturing andreporting results, but also to reflect on and adaptprogramming.ROOM: Humphrey 215
Women and Peacebuilding: Telling the StoriesKathleen Laurila & Amy Hansen, NonviolentPeaceforce
The world is full of stories about war and violenceand how women are marginalized and victimized.But that isn't the full story. Women are also peacebuilders and their stories need to be told. This isan opportunity to share stories that illustrate howpeace can flourish when women are takenseriously. The themes and ideas from thissession will become part of the United Nationsinitiated worldwide conversation intended tospark a womenled movement for a new vision ofa world at peace.ROOM: Humphrey 30
Image Grouping: Innovative Data CollectionTool When Language is a BarrierSara Stalland McGarraugh, The Improve Group
Image Grouping is a facilitated process that hasthe benefits of survey research and participatorymethods. Respondents use images and a grid orother graphics to provide quantitative data,allowing the evaluator to test the relativeimportance, quality, or other characteristics of theindicators being collected. Then, respondentsshare their results and help the evaluatorunderstand underlying factors. Image Groupingcan address several barriers, such as literacy andengagement. In this session two successful usesof Image Grouping will be covered, trainingattendees on developing the key components ofthe tool and encouraging a discussion of itsdifferent applications in the field.ROOM: Humphrey 184
EARLY MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS
MIDDAY BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Financial Reporting and Internal Controls forInternational OrganizationsCarianne Geerts & Matt Stowell, CliftonLarsonAllen
During this session, attendees gain a basicunderstanding of financial reporting and internalcontrols for international organizations. We willfocus on basics of what is included in financialreports, including a balance sheet and incomestatement and basic nonprofit reporting. Thesession will also cover best practice suggestionsfor internal controls over financial reporting andhow to adjust controls for organizations withinternational operations.ROOM: Humphrey 186
Responsive and Responsible in a ChangingLandscapeKaren Lilley and Ishaka Mawanda, HopeMultipurpose, Inc. – Blue House
A small, allvolunteer nonprofit in Minnesota thatsupports a small orphanage for girls in Uganda hasbeen navigating a shifting landscape. The needs oforphans and vulnerable children are changing. Thecommunity’s evolving economic and demographicprofiles and new government regulations impactthe children and our work. Can the organizationadapt, yet stay true to its mission? Or should werethink the mission, vision, and operations? Learnhow the boards of directors in bothcountries, along with staff in Uganda, are workingtogether to chart a new path in our second decade.ROOM: Humphrey 170
From Ideas to Practice... A Talk With YoungInternational EntrepreneursJanelle Wahutu, Tembo Consulting; Wesley Meier,EOS International; Kelsi Hines, Organic HealthResponse
This session will include a panel of young leaderswho are running organizations and will discuss howthey started their social ventures. We are hopingthat this session will inspire the audience to turn apotential idea into practice.ROOM: Humphrey 35
Building Capacity Through ChangeManagement and LongTerm PartnershipsAdriana Dobrzycka, Children’s HeartLink
Worldwide, 90% of children born with a heartdefect live where there is inadequate medicalcare. For over 45 years, Children’s HeartLinkhas worked to ensure that children worldwidehave access to highquality care. By connectingpediatric cardiac programs in areas of need withmedical volunteers in North America andEurope, we support the development of selfsustaining centers of excellence, empowermedical professionals, and support communitiesin coordinating resources to grow access toquality care. This presentation will explore ourapproach to capacitydevelopment, changemanagement, partnershipbuilding, programplanning and implementation.ROOM: Humphrey 184
Corporate Partnerships in InternationalDevelopmentLuAnn Werner, Kai Knutson, AshleyMcDonough, and Ashley PetersonLand O'Lakes International Development
Land O’Lakes commercial Supply Chain TalentAcceleration Program (TAP) is designed to offerbestinclass leaders the opportunity to gainknowledge in many Supply Chain functions. Aselect group of TAP Associates participated in a6 month overseas assignment throughengagement with the Land O’Lakes InternationalDevelopment. Two Associates will share theirstories of stepping out of the U.S. corporate roleto support a Bangladesh dairy development anda Sri Lanka business development project.ROOM: Humphrey 215
11:00 am 12:15 pm
1:45 3:00 pm
AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Creating a Coworking Community ofInternational Development InnovatorsJessica Harig, Posner Center for InternationalDevelopment
The Posner Center for International Developmentis a coworking space in Denver that houses 60organizations working to alleviate global poverty.But more than that it’s a community of innovatorsapproaching international development differently,sharing space and resources, taking risks, workingcollaboratively. Learn how we built our network,renovated a historic Horse Barn, grew acommunity, and designed programming topromote collaboration.ROOM: Humphrey 215
Opportunities in Community EngagementPatricia Moen, Casa de Esperanza
Globally, efforts to address domestic violence varywidely. There are successes and limitations ofresponses based in law enforcement, courts, andshelters. Community engagement is a compellingstrategy that aims to change the attitudes, beliefsand behaviors that perpetuate violence and maybe used as a parallel or alternative approach toaddressing and preventing domestic abuse forimmigrant communities in the US & internationally.ROOM: Humphrey 35
Case Studies: Producing Storytelling Media forNonprofitsSusan Bordson, Susan Bordson LLC
Many organizations host galas and other specialevents to deepen relationships with supporters.Live events offer unique opportunities to trulyimpact the hearts and minds of key audiences, butthey can also waste resources if not managedwell. We’ll discuss messaging strategies forevents, emphasizing a holistic approach. UsingChildren’s HeartLink’s events as a case study,we’ll review several year’s of event messaging andmedia production. We’ll also discuss how to workwith production & staging vendors, defining rolesand best practices for successful outcomes.ROOM: Humphrey 25
Conflict Resolution Between Africans andAmericans in International DevelopmentNathan Roberts and Rael Sospeter KakulimaDaylight Center and School in Kapenguria, Kenya
Rael Sospeter Kakulima Tanzanian Teacher and Nathan Roberts US Director of DaylightSchool in Kenya have learned through theirpractical experience in America and Africa thatunderstanding cultural differences and conflictresolution styles are central to any effectiveInternational development program. Ourconversation will be filled with stories & practicalinsights as we learn together how to navigate21st Century international development in Africa.ROOM: Humphrey 186
Partnerships in M&E: Scoping Your Projectand Selecting a ConsultantLeah Goldstein Moses and Rebecca Stewart,The Improve Group
Perhaps you don’t know if an external evaluator isappropriate for your project or organization or arestruggling to figure out which aspects of yourM&E make sense for a consultant. This session isfor you – designed for those who have minimalexperience working with an external evaluator orare looking for a refresher. We will discuss whatfactors to consider when determining if youshould consult with an external evaluator. We willalso walk through the elements of writing an RFPto get the information that will help you select anevaluator.ROOM: Humphrey 205, Freeman Commons
Financial Statements, Budgeting andInternational Tax ReportingCarianne Geerts and Brady Banken,CliftonLarsonAllen
During this session, attendees gain a moredetailed understanding of financial statements aswell as the basics of the budgeting process. Wewill also touch on the Form 990 and internationalimplications.ROOM: Humphrey 170
Open 7:30 am 3:15 pm
MINN is delighted to welcome all of the organizations intoday’s Marketplace! It is located in the Humphrey Forum. While
visiting exhibitors, play the Passport Game!
Collect a signature from each exhibitor to complete your PassportCard, then drop it off at the MINN Membership table. Prize
drawings will be held between 4:00 4:15 pm in the Auditorium.Must be present to win.
Academy for Women’s EmpowermentAmerican Refugee Committee
Books for AfricaCliftonLarsonAllen
Fair AnitaGlobal MinnesotaGlobal Volunteers
Humphrey School of Public AffairsThe Improve Group
Land O’Lakes International DevelopmentMahoney Ulbrich Christiansen & Russ
Nonviolent PeaceforceSt. Catherine University
Saint Mary’s University of MinnesotaUMN College of Education and Human Development
Uniting Distant Stars
MARKETPLACE
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ABOUT MINN
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WHO WE ARE
IDEA Summit Planning Committee
CoChairs: Krister Karlsson, Kayla Mueller & Alyssa ScottEvaluation: Gale Mason Chagill & Alyce EatonFellowships: Jessica Heller & Emily Weber
Marketing & Communications: Allie Baker, Natasha Brownlee,Amy Hansen, Liz Harder
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Event Planner: Cat Beltmann, So Good Consulting
President: Paul WaltersVice President: JB Scherpelz
Treasurer: Sara MeyerSecretary: Alexis Hamilton Larson
President Ex Officio: Sara Stalland McGarraugh
Officers:Sadiq AbdirahmanMelinda CzaiaJeannie FoxHayley Hontos
Gale MasonChagilMiriam MononoAshley PetersonRachel Satterlee
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Ted Dohm, Executive DirectorBette Benson, Communications Manager
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