Solution Sessions are designed to create intentional and actionable work towards a pre-identified area or issue that CEOs feel there is space for a collaborative solution. These are “opt-in” sessions where CEOs will self-assign into the area they’d like to participate in. Potential topics will be identified in June, pre-meeting sessions will take place in July, and follow up will be provided after the conference. To learn more about Solutions Sessions, contact Kaitlynn Lamie at kaitlynn.lamie@uwmich.org

These sessions are designed to get staff thinking outside of their functional work area and demonstrate how collaborative work can happen outside of silos. Sessions will be led by LUW CEOs and staff will be purposely sat with colleagues from different United Ways and functional work areas.

Innovation Labs are the staff counter-part to the CEO Solutions Sessions. Prior to the conference two specific problems will be peeled off of the bigger solutions sessions topics. These will become the basis for the innovation labs. Staff will be asked to work in a cross-functional team comprised of different Local United Ways to develop a product that addresses the problem area. CEOs will be asked to observe and engage where needed, without leading these sessions. The aim is to empower employees to put themselves in the drivers seat of identifying new opportunities for collaborative work.

The subject matter for the Solutions Sessions, Cross Functional Sessions, and Innovation Labs are being determined by the Membership Committee through pulse surveys to MAUW Member CEOs. Topics will be announced shortly.

This conference is designed without traditional “tracks” for specific staff on purpose! We’re looking to engage staff from all areas of United Way work so that we can breed an environment of collaboration and understanding from the ground up. It’s appropriate (and encouraged!) for staff from any department and of any leadership level to attend.

This event is approved for flex credits. Attendees may receive flexible credit reimbursement from their existing balance for up to $475.00 for registration, $500.00 for travel, and up to $2000.00 for total per diem (food/lodging).

The digital reimbursement form must be completed by September 4th, 2023.

Conference registration closes on Monday, July 17th.

The Michigan Association of United Ways will bill Local United Ways for registration fees and the cost of lodging following the conclusion of the conference. Any costs associated with extended stays at Crystal Mountain will be paid directly to Crystal Mountain during your stay and separated from the costs of the conference.

Yes! Please contact Kaitlynn for additional accommodations requests. While you’re welcome to bring your family, partner, or significant other to resort, we will not have food available for anyone other than registered conference attendees.