MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2017

 
12:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Registration Open
12:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – National Resource Center for Nutrition and Aging Pre-Conference Workshop: The Importance of Social Determinants of Health in Healthcare (Space is limited; Event Registration Required)
4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. – Meet and Greet Reception
5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. – State Association and Canadian Programs Meetings

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2017

 
7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Registration Open
7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. – Breakfast
8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. – Welcome Keynote by Ellie Hollander, President and CEO of Meals on Wheels America
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. – Opening Keynote by Dan Pallotta, Founder & CEO, Charity Defense Council
9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Break
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Concurrent Sessions [view descriptions]

	Structured Creative Problem Solving  Competency: Planning for the Future
	Assessing and Leveraging Food Insecurity and Malnutrition Across the Care Continuum Competency: Food Service Knowledge
	Sustainability: It's More Than Money                           Competency: Business Acumen
	Financial Statement Changes for Nonprofit Organizations Competency: Fiscal Responsibility
	When They Say "No"...Getting Out of the Box   ​Competency: Revenue Building
	Crossing the Generational Divide ​Competency: ​Organizational Planning
	Sharpening Your Advocacy Toolbox: How to up Your Engagement and Effectiveness in a New Era ​Competency: ​Relationship Building

 
11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. – Networking Lunch + Ad Council Update with Heidi Arthur and Tom Gibson
1:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Break
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Concurrent Sessions [view descriptions]

	How Technology Can Transform What We Do and How We Do It                                         Competency: Planning for the Future
	Working with Many Generations of LGBT People Competency: Relationship Building
	Cooking Matters - Nutrition Education in Congregate Settings Competency: Food Service Knowledge
	Improving the Financial Health of Your Nonprofit - Part 1 Competency: Fiscal Responsibility
	35 Ways to Maximize Your Fundraising  Competency: Revenue Development
	Rewriting the Rules of Engagement - Part 1  Competency: Organizational Planning
	How Meals on Wheels Programs Can Ensure Client Safety in the Home Competency: Business Acumen

 
3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. – Sponsor & Partner Spotlights
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Concurrent Sessions [view descriptions]

	Healthcare Integration Institute - Part 1 of 3 Competency: Business Acumen
	Building Trust with LGBT Communities Competency: Relationship Building
	The Importance of Outcomes Collection for Nutrition Programs                                          Competency: Food Service Knowledge
	How to Run Your Program More Like a Business Competency: Business Acumen
	Improving the Financial Health of Your Nonprofit - Part 2 Competency: Fiscal Responsibility
	The Importance of Fund Diversification Competency: Revenue Development
	Rewriting the Rules of Engagement - Part 2  Competency: Organizational Planning

 
6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. – Opening Reception + Meet Your Meals on Wheels America Board Members

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017

 
7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Registration Open
7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. – Networking Breakfast
8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. – Keynote by John Gorman, Gorman Health Group
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Intensive Workshops [View descriptions]

	Healthcare Integration Institute - Part 2 Competency: Business Acumen
	The Future is Now: Creating the Business Case for Your Social Enterprise - Part 1              Competency: Business Acumen
	The Business Plan Blueprint: Design for Impact and Sustainability - Part 1 Competency: Organizational Planning
	Stale to Fresh: The Art and Craft of Developing a New, Powerful Pitch - Part 1 Competency: Relationship Building
	Menu Planning: The Key to Client-Focused Nutrition Services - Part 1 Competency: Food Service Knowledge
	Case for Support: New Directions and the Traditional Approach - Part 1 ​Competency: Revenue Development

 
10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – Refreshment Break
10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Intensive Workshops [view descriptions]

	Healthcare Integration Institute - Part 3 Competency: Business Acumen
	The Future is Now: Creating the Business Case for Your Social Enterprise - Part 2 Competency: Business Acumen
	The Business Plan Blueprint: Design for Impact and Sustainability - Part 2 Competency: Organizational Planning
	Menu Planning: The Key to Client-Focused Nutrition Services - Part 2                            Competency: Food Service Knowledge
	Case for Support:  New Directions and the Traditional Approach - Part 2 Competency: Revenue Development
	Building Trust as a Leader ​Competency: Organizational Planning
	Stale to Fresh: The Art and Craft of Developing a New, Powerful Pitch - Part 2 Competency: Relationship Building

 
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Networking Lunch + Annual Business Meeting
2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – Lightning Learning Sessions
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – 2017 Meals on Wheels Expo & Raffle
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Farm-to-Fork Event: A Taste of Colorado (Tickets for non-Conference Attendees Available for Purchase)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017

 
7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Registration Open
7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast
8:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. – Communities of Practice
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Panel of Peers Sessions [view descriptions]

	Community Outreach and Beyond Competency: Relationship Building
	How Meals on Wheels Can Make Money Competency: Revenue Development
	Bridging the Gap between Meals on Wheels and Healthcare                                                 Competency: Planning for the Future
	Successful Community Collaborations                                          Competency: Organizational Planning
	Your Kitchen is a Valuable Asset Competency: Food Service Knowledge
	Reducing Social Isolation ​Competency: Relationship Building

 
12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Member IdeasXchange 
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Lunch + Demo with Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Executive Chef Scott Skomal