Agenda
Schedule at a GlanceSchedule at a Glance
Monday, April 21
- 2:00 p.m. — Registration Opens
- 4:00 p.m. — Network, Meet and Greet, Light Refreshments
- 5:00 p.m. — Posters Set Up
- 6:00 p.m. — Dinner on Your Own
Tuesday, April 22
- 8:15 a.m. — Breakfast
- 9:30 a.m. — Opening Keynote
- 11:15 a.m. — Ed Session 1
- 12:30 p.m. — Lunch
- 2:15 p.m. — Ed Session 2
- 3:45 p.m. — Ed Session 3
- 5:00 p.m. — Maine Lobster Bake
Wednesday, April 23
- 8:15 a.m. — Breakfast
- 9:30 a.m. — Ed Session 4
- 11:00 a.m. — Ed Session 5
- 12:15 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:45 p.m. — Ed Session 6
3:00 p.m. — Break- 3:30 p.m. — Ed Session 7
- 4:45 p.m. — Poster Session 5-6
- 6:00-8:00 p.m. — Dinner On Your Own
Thursday, April 24 – 4-H and Master Gardener Volunteer Specialists
- 8:15 a.m. — Breakfast
- 9:15 a.m. — Post Conference Sessions
- 12:00 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. — Post Conference Sessions (Continued)
- TBD — Adjourn
Keynote Speaker
Martin J. Cowling
Martin is driven by a passion for effective change, leadership, and impact. With a diverse background as a volunteer, hands-on manager, leader, researcher, and consultant, he has collaborated with organizations ranging from small grassroots groups to large social purpose entities, as well as corporates and governments. His work spans across 13 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, the UK, and the USA.
Martin led the Office of the Not-for-Profit Sector for the Australian government and played a pivotal role in establishing the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC) in 2013. Recognized as one of the top 100 speakers on philanthropy by Philanthropy 101, Martin is an accomplished and engaging presenter.
Believing that people are the cornerstone of an organization’s success, Martin is dedicated to fostering mutually beneficial relationships among employees and volunteers to create lasting positive change. As a trusted partner, he offers a comprehensive range of services to empower leaders, strengthen teams, and drive impactful change. Through personalized coaching, training, resource mobilization support, and strategic guidance, Martin equips organizations with the tools, knowledge, and networks needed to achieve lasting impact, organizational excellence, and social change.
Workshops and Presentations
March 2024: Full details coming soon!
Post-Conference Meeting Day
March 2024: Full details coming soon!