FLM 2017 Spring Symposium

The FLM 2017 Spring Symposium will offer a handful of workshops.  When you register for the event, you may choose which workshops you would like to attend.

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Locating Community Resources | Facilitator Joyce Cox
Find out what the City of Memphis has to offer in forms of community development and city engagement by creating partnerships.

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Grant Writing 101| Facilitator Joyce Cox
Session will cover the basic grant writing, submission and award process.

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Financial Literacy | Facilitator Tommie Wilson
Some of the hardest conversations are the most necessary. We will focus on ways to strategize about debt reduction as well as understanding how to build and utilize credit.

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Strategic Creative Funding | Facilitator Glen Ross
Many have great ideas but do not know how to fund them. We will focus on the different non-traditional avenues and creative ways of funding that are available and how to raise money to fund your vision.

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In the Know About E-Funds | Facilitator Chris Sweet
Learn how to set up and receive payments safely and securely through your web site.

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Developing a Fundraising Plan | Facilitator Dr. Keith Gaskin
Most groups struggle in the area of fundraising. In this session we will develop effective strategies to put a fundraising plan together so that you are able to effectively and creatively fundraiser.

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Responsible Benevolence | Facilitator Dr. Keith Norman
Have you ever experienced help that wasn’t helpful? Let us rediscover God’s idea of benevolence and how it builds the kingdom. What parameters do we need to place on ourselves and on those we help? This session will cover the need for responsible benevolence that becomes the vehicle to useful help.

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Youth Track: Youth Financial Literacy for students 8th thru 12th grade | Regions Bank
Developing healthy financial practices must begin before entering the workforce. We are partnering with Regions Bank who offers stellar teaching on financial principles for students that are easy to grasp and relevant for their future.(Youth will have their own track of financial information that will be covered for the entire conference day. Free lunch is included)