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Zaklada Istra - Fondazione Istria Announces the Conference: NGO - CHALLENGES OF THE 21st CENTURY

Zaklada Istra - Fondazione Istria is organizing the NGO - CHALLENGES OF THE 21st CENTURY conference, bringing together experts, association members, and all those interested in the civil sector for an open discussion on the current challenges and opportunities for the development of associations and nonprofit organizations.

The conference will take place at The Shipyard Pub in Pula on November 29, 2024. The program offers a series of interactive panels, discussions, and networking opportunities aimed at strengthening civil society and fostering connections with the business sector.

PROGRAM

13:00 - 13:45 – REGISTRATION

13:00 - 19:30 – ERSTE Speed Dating by ERSTE Social Banking*

13:15 - 13:45 – Un caffé con Jessica Acquavita, Vicepresident of the Istrian Region

13:45 - 14:00 – WELCOME SPEECH

 14:00 - 14:45 – PANEL 1: Unfiltered: The NGO Crisis

 14:45 - 15:00 – SHORT MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH: Unwavering in the Face of Challenges

 15:00 - 15:45 – PANEL 2: Local vs. Global Philanthropy

 16:00 - 16:30 – KNOWLEDGE IN A FLASH: AI & NGOs... Yes, but how?

 16:40 - 17:30 – PANEL 3: Between Profit and Community

 17:30 - 17:45 – SHORT MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH: Balancing Work, Life... and Volunteering?

 18:00 - 18:45 – PANEL 4: New Marketing Trends - Better Opportunities for NGOs?

 18:50 - 19:30 – BEER WITH THE MEDIA

 19:30 onwards – INFORMAL GATHERING

�� Erste Social Banking – Learn everything about specialized services and tailored products for nonprofit organizations and social entrepreneurs, as well as non-financial support, business tools, and fundraising education. Topics include liquidity, EU project financing, and accepting donations via the KEKS Pay app.

Authentic discussions, great energy, and the chance to meet the game changers – no filters, no sugarcoating!

To participate, register here: https://forms.gle/jvNJm5z4SinhyLDW6

�� For more information, contact us at:
�� 052/212-938
✉️ zaklada@civilnodrustvo-istra.hr