Join us for our next edition of our Capitol Conversations webinar series as we continue to explore the imminent threats to Medicaid through the Congressional budget reconciliation process. We have invited staff from the House Energy and Commerce Committee — the committee with authority over finding cuts to healthcare programs, including Medicaid, to pay for the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
You will also hear updates from Lutheran Services in America staff and other partners. We will provide insights and updates on other issues we are following as well.
The Capitol Conversations series is designed to strengthen our collective capacity to advocate for policies that strengthen our work and the people we support. Don’t miss this opportunity to better understand what’s ahead and you can help protect this important program.
What’s at Stake: Medicaid at Risk in the Expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
January 16, 2025
Join us for the latest installment of our Capitol Conversations series. Medicaid funding is a top priority across all service lines provided by Lutheran Services in America members. As such, it remains a cornerstone of LSA’s policy and advocacy efforts.
As Congress prepares for early action on the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), Medicaid finds itself at the center of debate. Efforts to make estate tax and individual tax cuts permanent have placed Medicaid under scrutiny as a primary funding offset. With the budget reconciliation process—a tool that requires only a simple Senate majority—on the table, the stakes for Medicaid and those it serves have never been higher.
In this critical moment, our united faith-based voice is essential in shaping the dialogue on Capitol Hill, in state capitals, and in our local communities.
This web forum provides a unique opportunity to hear directly from key policymakers, leading experts, and LSA staff about the latest developments and their implications. Join us to strengthen our collective advocacy and ensure our mission remains at the heart of this national conversation.
How to Cultivate Partnerships Through Whole Community Mobilization
September 26, 2024
Partnerships are more essential than ever. In communities with limited infrastructure or healthcare presence, it is crucial to look beyond your traditional/familiar partners and mobilize whole communities to address gaps in care. How well does your organization connect with local communities and cultivate partnerships? Does your organization know how to seek out non-traditional assets in your communities?
Join us on November 20 at 2 p.m. ET to learn how your Lutheran Services in America peers approach community development and discover community assets to expand their impact in supporting older adults in rural communities.Hear from Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) technical assistance partners and Lutheran Services in America Rural Aging Action Network (RAAN) member organizations, St. John’s United and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota.
Speakers
Deb Wisniewski is a committed connector who believes that our communities need us all, that we all have gifts and talents to share. Through her consulting practice, she has worked with a wide variety of groups and organizations — from both nonprofits and businesses to governmental and tribal agencies — to explore how we can build on the skills of residents, the power of local associations and the supportive functions of local institutions.
Joe Erpenbeck is a consultant and faculty member of the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Institute at DePaul University. Over the last 30 years he has worked with social service agencies, neighborhood groups, faith communities, libraries, schools and civic groups in the United States and Canada, helping to build more connected neighborhoods where everyone belongs. Prior to this, Joe worked with people with disabilities in employment, community connecting and self-determination programs.
Jess Eichel is the Senior Connect Manager with St. John’s United in Billings, Montana, where she provides leadership, community engagement, and assessment and referral servicesfor their RAAN program.
Marian Jordan is the RAAN Program Coordinator with Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota in Fargo, North Dakota. Marian leads community engagement activities and connects older adults to resources that help design the life they want to live in rural communities across Minnesota and North Dakota.
Navigating the Future of Nonprofit Work: Insights from LinkedIn’s Latest Data
September 6, 2024
Join us for an insightful webinar into workforce trends in the nonprofit sector, as revealed by LinkedIn’s extensive data. Joey Zumaya, Head of Nonprofit Enterprise Partnerships at LinkedIn, will share trends from LinkedIn’s real-time employment data.
We’ll explore key insights including:
The AI Revolution: Discover how AI is set to transform nonprofit jobs, with more than a third of roles facing disruption. Learn about the rise of tech roles within nonprofits and what this means for your organization.
Evolving Skillsets: Understand the dramatic shifts in required skills, with predictions that job skills will evolve by 65% by 2030. Find out why “soft” skills are increasingly valued over technical expertise, and what this means for future hiring and training.
The Rise of Flexible Work: Explore the growing importance of flexible work arrangements, particularly among younger job seekers. With a massive increase in remote job applications, learn how to adapt your EVP to attract and retain top talent in a changing landscape.
You’ll leave better prepared for AI’s disruptive role in recruitment, fundraising, and operations, and how to leverage it for your benefit. Don’t miss this chance to gain actionable insights and strategies for navigating the evolving nonprofit sector.
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Building a Workforce for the Future: Trends and Practice Shaping Policy
August 29, 2024
Join us for the debut of our new Capitol Conversations series with our initial discussion on workforce policy! Our government relations and advocacy team will lead this interactive series aimed at strengthening member engagement in advocacy and increasing knowledge and understanding about priority issues shaping the future of our sector.
A variety of solutions are needed to adequately address needs across the workforce continuum. We want to identify ways we can raise our voice in new ways and drive the narrative, demonstrating our unique value proposition.
The first virtual gathering in the series includes your opportunity to directly engage with influential voices from Congress, coalition partners, and your network peers who will examine workforce trends and practice, including challenges, with a focus on implications for existing and future policy efforts.
Planned Giving on a Shoestring Budget with a Shoestring Staff
August 15, 2024
In partnership with the Mennonite Health Services Association, Lutheran Services in America is able to offer this workshop on planned giving, co-sponsored by Everence and MHS Association. This webinar is free to all attendees.
The workshop is led by fundraising expert Bryan Clontz, founder and president of Charitable Solutions, LLC. Bryan is well known in fundraising circles and Charitable Solutions is one of the go-to leaders in continuing education.
Fundraising Strategies for the Future Using AI
August 13, 2024
In part 2 of our two-part series on artificial intelligence and fundraising, we take a deep dive into the ongoing journey of AI integration within organizations, particularly focusing on its implications and opportunities in the fundraising sector. Join us to discuss the evolution of AI technologies like predictive and generative AI, with an emphasis on their potential to enhance donor experiences through precision, personalization, and efficiency. Additionally, we will address common concerns and questions regarding AI, such as privacy, ethical considerations, and the fear of job displacement, reassuring attendees that AI’s role is to augment rather than replace human capabilities.
The session aims to equip attendees with practical insights on leveraging AI responsibly to optimize and innovate in their operational and strategic endeavors, ultimately driving more informed and effective fundraising practices. The webinar aims to equip attendees with practical insights on leveraging AI responsibly to optimize and innovate in their operational and strategic endeavors, ultimately driving more informed and effective fundraising practices.
The Societal Implications of Responsible and Beneficial AI
August 13, 2024
Join us for part 1 of a two-part webinar where we will outline the critical role of AI in shaping the future of nonprofit fundraising and societal well-being. During this webinar, we’ll explore the urgent need for innovation in the sector, driven by the increasing competition not only for funds but for meaningful connections in a digitally saturated environment.
We’ll address the “Generosity Crisis,” highlighting how AI’s influence on societal behaviors like decreased civic engagement and trust can adversely affect charitable giving. Learn about the need for a shift towards responsible and beneficial AI, with a focus on ethical practices that prioritize long-term human and societal welfare over immediate technological advancements. The presentation calls for nonprofits to lead in establishing frameworks for AI that are ethical, transparent, and ultimately beneficial, urging the sector to adopt AI governance policies that reinforce trust and accountability.
This two-part webinar features renowned AI expert Nathan Chappell, one of the world’s foremost experts on the intersection between artificial intelligence and philanthropy. Nathan serves as Senior Vice President of DonorSearch AI, where he leads AI deployments for some of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations.
Join the Lutheran Information Technology Network (LITN) on July 31 at 4 p.m. ET for an informative Tech Talk webinar on cybersecurity stack. LITN will discuss vendors solutions and options to implement security solutions to protect against cyberattacks. The session will be facilitated by Harry Vijayakumar, CIO of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois. The session will address staffing, process, and security technology stack, including endpoints, monitoring, data loss prevention, and vendor effectiveness.
Mentorship and Career Growth in Nonprofits with Alesia Frerichs
June 7, 2024
Alesia Frerichs sits down with Kendra Davenport, the president and CEO of Easterseals and host of the On Board with Leadership podcast. In this conversation, Alesia shares her recent experiences visiting various human services organizations in Ohio, the essential role of nonprofits as training grounds for future leaders, and the importance of finding purpose in one’s work.
Together, they explore the challenges and rewards of the nonprofit sector, the vital role of mentorship, and strategies for maintaining balance and avoiding burnout. Plus, Alesia and Kendra share their favorite reads and discuss the value of strong female leaders.
