May 10, 2016

Full Speed Ahead! Lessons from the Fast Lane in Taking Your Small Shop to the Next Level

In a small shop, knowing how best to use your limited human and financial resources can be a challenge. You're stretched too thin managing volunteers, juggling the next special event and serving as your IT department. Then what happens when there's an opportunity for the shop to grow? Expansion of any size creates a whole new set of priorities to juggle while continuing to keep the organization on the right path. In this session we will discuss how to create a plan that balances those two needs and review real-world growing pains along with strategies on how to avoid going backwards in your effort to move full speed ahead!

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the most critical elements within their organization that need time and attention during a growth phase;
  • Determine the resources needed to manage growth and maintain organizational success; and
  • Inventory the essential action items necessary for maximizing organizational growth opportunities.

About the presenter:
Amy Wolfe, CFRE, is the President and CEO of AgSafe, whose mission is to be the education leader for the food and farming industries in supporting their commitment to a healthy, safe and wholesome food supply. Her career has included tenure as a professional staff member in the California State Assembly, serving as an account executive for E&J Gallo Winery and as Vice President of the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation.

Ms. Wolfe is also dedicated to her community and profession, serving on the Boards of Directors for the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Agricultural Awareness and Literacy Foundation, as well as being involved in the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California.

Ms. Wolfe received her Master of Public Policy and Administration from California State University, Sacramento, her Bachelor of Science from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and is accredited as a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE).