Inaugural Florida Nonprofit Conference Starts March 9-11, 2010 in West Palm Beach

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.,  March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nonprofits First®, Inc., will host an inaugural statewide nonprofit conference at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, FL  on March 9-11, 2010.  The Florida Nonprofit Conference brings together numerous nonprofit professionals and leaders to address a broad array of topics focused on enhancing the strength and sustainability of the nonprofit sector - the lifeline for many in the community.  

"This event directly contributes to the fulfillment of our mission to promote quality and accountability in the nonprofit sector," states Pedro del Sol, President & CEO of Nonprofits First.  "It has been the dream of many individuals across the state to have a conference designed for nonprofit leaders to learn, network, and exchange ideas.  We are honored to be a part of this exciting new opportunity."

Attendees will hear from a broad spectrum of nationally recognized nonprofit leaders about the topics that are highly sought by nonprofit professionals such as fund development, leadership and board governance, social media, financial management, information technology, marketing, and latest in green trends.

Nonprofits First welcomes Keynote Speaker, W. Hodding Carter, III, the former President and CEO of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation in Miami and former Assistant Secretary of State of Public Affairs and Department Spokesman under President Jimmy Carter.  Joining Mr. Carter is plenary speaker Cathy A. Trower, Ph.D., renowned professor at Harvard University, Graduate School of Education.  Dr. Trower, will address the general session and also be presenting a special board governance session to Board Chairs and Executive Directors.

The Clerk & Comptroller 2010 Best Practices Award

Adding to our notable speakers is Sharon R. Bock, Esq., Clerk & Comptroller, Palm Beach County.  Clerk Bock will present the Clerk & Comptroller's Best Practices Award for Nonprofit Management. The award, first presented in 2005, recognizes best practices in the business, government and nonprofit sectors.  The nominees for this year's Best Practices Award are:

• Alzheimer's Community Care
• Breakthrough Prayer Ministries
• Caribbean-American for Community Involvement in Florida (CAFCI)
• Caridad Center
• ChildNet
• Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
• FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center
• Florida Fishing Academy
• Hospice of Palm Beach County
• Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches
• Lake Worth West Resident Planning Group
• National Women Business Owners Corporation
• Norton Museum of Art
• St. Mark's Episcopal Church & School
• The Lord's Place

Conference sponsors include: Merrill Lynch, Gehring Group, Marsh & McLennan, and ConstantContact.

Interested participants can register for the conference and find detailed information at http://www.nonprofitsfirst.org/TheFloridaNonprofitConference2010.

Nonprofits First, is a 501(c)(3) organization established by a coalition of public and private funders to strengthen the administrative and operational capacity of nonprofit organizations.  Composed of experienced executives, consultants and volunteers, the vision of Nonprofits First is a community in which all nonprofits achieve their highest level of success.  For more information, visit www.nonprofitsfirst.org

SOURCE Nonprofits First