BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sabre//Sabre VObject 4.5.8//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12316@muncieevents.com DTSTAMP:20260915T192156Z CATEGORIES:General Events COMMENT:Info source: https://www.intersection.is/intersessions CONTACT:zach@intersection.is DTSTART;TZID=AMERICA/INDIANA/INDIANAPOLIS:20260922T080000 DESCRIPTION:A PANEL DISCUSSION WITH JENA ASHBY\, C.S. HENDERSHOT\, SUZANNE CLEM\, AND CARLY ACREE-KING\n\nABOUT THE SESSION\n\nEvery day\, nonprofits pour their hearts into work that changes lives—yet too often\, that imp act goes overlooked. The reality is that donors\, volunteers\, and communi ty partners have a choice in where they invest their time and dollars\, an d the organizations that communicate their value clearly are the ones that earn that investment. Marketing should not be seen as a distraction from the mission. It's what gets the mission funded\, staffed\, and noticed. Jo in us on September 22 from 8-10 AM at the Innovation Connector for "Why No nprofits Have to Think About Marketing\," a panel discussion for nonprofit leaders who want to learn how to make their case to the people who can he lp them grow.\n\nABOUT OUR SPEAKERS\n\nJena Ashby\, Relationship &\; Re source Director\, Nonprofit Support Network\n\nJena Ashby is Nonprofit Sup port Network’s Relationship and Resource Director\, bringing extensive n onprofit\, volunteer\, and community leadership experience\, along with a passion for building authentic\, collaborative relationships throughout Mu ncie and Delaware County. A lifelong Muncie resident\, Jena earned a Bache lor of Social Work from Ball State University in 2001 and continues to ser ve on the Department’s Advisory Council. She has worked with A Better Wa y\, Habitat for Humanity\, 8twelve Coalition\, and Scholar House\, and has served on the boards of Muncie Action Plan\, Muncie YMCA\, Second Harvest Food Bank\, Teamwork for Quality Living\, and Step Ahead Preschool. Jena brings expertise in organizational management\, public speaking\, program development\, relationship building\, and strategic planning to her work. She and her husband have two young adult sons and a daughter-in-law and en joy cycling\, hiking\, kayaking\, and serving in leadership roles at their church.\n\nCarly Acree-King\, Executive Director\, MadJax Maker Force\n\n Carly is the Executive Director of MadJax Maker Force in Muncie\, where sh e leads efforts to connect makers\, entrepreneurs\, educators\, and commun ity partners through creative space\, programming\, and workforce developm ent. With nearly two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership\, fundr aising\, communications\, and community engagement\, Carly has worked acro ss the nonprofit sector to help organizations strengthen their visibility\ , build relationships\, and communicate their impact.\n\nC.S. Hendershot\, Director of Development and Marketing\, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana\n\nC.S. Hendershot is the Director of Development and Mark eting at Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana. With an M.A. in Sociology and a B.A. in Political Science from Ball State University\, C. S. took an unconventional path into marketing through hands-on experience and the need to wear many hats in a role\, as is often the case in the non profit sector. C.S. uses their background in fundraising\, donor relations \, and grant writing to build strategic partnerships and resources that st rengthen critical community services. Outside of their work\, C.S. enjoys spending time with their partner and Australian cattle dogs and skating wi th Cornfed Roller Derby.\n\nSuzanne \;Clem\, \;Executive Director\ , 8twelve Coalition\n\nSuzanne Clem is the Executive Director of the 8twel ve Coalition\, where she supports resident-driven quality of life efforts in Muncie's Thomas Park Avondale and South Central neighborhoods. Her prev ious roles include Vice President of Community Engagement at Open Door Hea lth Services and various marketing and communications positions in higher education. A Ball State graduate\, Suzanne has served in communications ro les on boards and committees of several local nonprofits throughout the 25 years she has called Muncie home.\n\nABOUT INTERSESSIONS\n\nIt’s a fact . Marketing is constantly evolving. Join us as speakers dive into interest ing and relevant marketing topics\, tailored for local professionals\, ent repreneurs\, and business owners who want to advance their marketing skill set. These FREE sessions aren’t just about learning\; it’s an opportu nity to connect\, forge new relationships\, have some good food\, and walk away with valuable insights and a new community.\n\nPOWERED BY INTERSECTI ON MARKETING + BRANDING AGENCY\n\nMEETING AGENDA\n\n8:00–8:30 — Networ king + Breakfast\n8:30–8:45 — Attendee Introductions\n8:45–8:50 — Sponsor Spotlight\n8:50–9:30 — Introduction to Speaker and Presentatio n\n9:30–9:35 — Break/Refill on Breakfast\n9:35–9:50 — Q &\; A\n 9:50–10:00 — Final Comments\, Announcements and Adjourn LOCATION:Innovation Connector (1208 W. White River Blvd. Muncie\, IN 47303) SUMMARY:Intersessions: Why Nonprofits Have to Think About Marketing URL;VALUE=URI:https://muncieevents.com/event/12316 DTEND;TZID=AMERICA/INDIANA/INDIANAPOLIS:20260922T100000 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR