Mitchell Little joined the Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) in 2013, where he leads the City of Philadelphia’s anti-poverty agency by managing a diverse portfolio of grassroots, non-profit, and for profit agencies whose mission is to transform the lives of Philadelphia residents. The office acts as a convener, funder, and evaluator contracting with a wide variety of grantees to advance initiatives in benefit access, housing security, learning preparedness, financial security, and workforce development. Mr. Little holds a MS in Public and Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice as well as a BS in Art and Architecture from the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture.
Mitchell Little
Executive Director, Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity
All Sessions by Mitchell Little
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October 5 (Friday)
Registration and breakfast will begin at 7:30. The conference will kick off with a welcome at 9:00, followed by 2 sets of workshops, lunch, celebrating PANO’s Standards for Excellence Accredited organizations, opportunities to network with exhibitors, and wrap up with a plenary panel discussion. The conference will end at 2:30 PM.
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11:25AM
Nonprofits & Policy Makers: Courageous Conversations in Advocacy
11:25AM - 12:40PMTrue or false: It’s against the law for nonprofits to advocate. FALSE! While it’s true that nonprofits cannot lobby for or against specific candidates, we can – and should! – be involved in advocacy efforts around laws, policies, or other legislative actions that may impact their mission and their work. Knowing that we CAN advocate is half the battle. But what’s the most effective way for nonprofits to bring about positive policy impact? What strategies being used by and for PA nonprofits? How do we engage in this work without compromising your core values? Join four PA-based nonprofit leaders on the ground doing the challenging and rewarding work of advocacy day in and day out for a dynamic conversation exploring these questions and more.Panel Discussions
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At Alliance for Nonprofit Resources (ANR), we know that nonprofits are founded on a dream to make a difference, to make something better. Since 2008, Alliance for Nonprofit Resources has been working with nonprofit organizations in the community to maximize their potential. Through a variety of management and support services, ANR has continued to provide essential assistance to nonprofit organizations to enable them to fulfill their missions. We help organizations imagine better and find a way to get there.
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Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other. Community Action’s ultimate goal is to help people with low-income reach and maintain self-sufficiency. The Community Action Association of Pennsylvania (CAAP) is a statewide nonprofit association representing 41 Community Action Agencies in Pennsylvania.
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PANO is the statewide membership organization serving and advancing the nonprofit sector through advocacy, collaboration, education and other services in order to improve the overall quality of life in Pennsylvania. PANO exists to support the incredible work of the nonprofit sector and highlight the critical role nonprofits serve. By coming together and recognizing our collective value, Pennsylvania communities and the power to do good will thrive.