The Rooftops Conference Chicago 2022 Agenda
Snapshots from the Rooftops: Welcome and Introductory Remarks | Conference Moderator: James Hagy, Distinguished Lecturer in Residence, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, and Director of The Rooftops Project
Patricia Lee, Randy L. and Melvin R. Berlin Professor Business Law and Executive Director, Business Law Center, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Vibrant Venues: Contributions Your Space Makes to Successful Programs and Presentations* | In addition to our traditional opening reflections, Jim Hagy will offer examples of how venue – not-for-profit physical spaces – can contribute to the success of programs and presentations, formal and informal, taken from his lifelong background as a magician and reflected in his recent book, Secrets Magicians Could Tell: The Art of Presenting . . . You!
Keynote Chat with Muzzy Rosenblatt, Chief Executive Officer and President, Bowery Residents’ Committee | Muzzy Rosenblatt’s long-standing work as the leading voice at this innovative and admired charity serving New York City’s homeless population was one of the earliest features in The Rooftops Project field interview series almost a decade ago. Our conversation today will focus on relevant lessons in Muzzy’s co-authored recent book, How Ten Global Cities Take on Homelessness.
Perceptions of Wellbeing in the Post-COVID Era | James Francque, Global Head of Transactions, Hyatt Hotels Corporation | As businesses and charities reopen in-person environments, attracting and welcoming staff and guests may depend in large measure on each individual’s perceptions of comfort. The conversation is perhaps nowhere more keenly focused than in the hospitality sector. James Francque will share perspectives on the post-COVID landscape drawn from his work in the global hotel and leisure industry.
Mission Leads, Real Estate Follows: Twenty Mantras for Nonprofit Real Estate* | Ronzard Innocent, Director of Project Management, and Christopher D. Turner, Director of Transaction Services; Denham Wolf Real Estate Services | The real estate advisory and project management team at Denham Wolf have distilled their wisdom gained from representing hundreds of charities on projects large and small into 20 key points relevant to every organization and space. Ron and Christopher will explore these themes and their application to your planning, practices, and properties.
Living Our Principles: Loyola’s Approaches to Sustainability | Nancy Tuchman, Founding Dean, School of Environmental Sustainability, Loyola University Chicago | Loyola University Chicago has been widely recognized both for its academic programs and for its physical campus facilities focused on promoting sustainability, wellbeing, and environmental justice. LUC has implemented a wide range of environmental sustainability initiatives that link its physical footprint to its central mission. Dean Nancy Tuchman will share approaches that can inform charitable organizations of any scale and physical footprint that are interested in expanding their commitment to the future of our planet.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Links to Mission* | Moderator: Professor Patricia Lee | Sacha M. Coupet, Morris I. Leibman Professor of Law and Associate Dean of Mission Innovation, Cynthia M. Ho, Clifford E. Vickrey Research Professor and Director, Intellectual Property Program, and Miranda Johnson, Clinical Professor of Law and Director, Education Law and Policy Institute, Loyola University of Chicago School of Law In sync with programs across the broader University, over the past year Loyola University Chicago School of Law has engaged in a process with faculty, staff, and students to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, anti-racism, and social justice, not only as core principles but as action statements, now reflected in its central mission statement. The law school has also been recognized for programs encouraging students early in and throughout their studies to assess and adopt ethical and empathetic practices that will benefit their clients and society at large. Our faculty at the heart of this mission assessment will discuss its development and its impact going ahead.
Creating a Robust Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program | Christa A. Hamilton, President & CEO, Claude A. Robinson, Jr., Executive Vice President, External Affairs & Diversity, and Fred Long, Vice President, Development, UCAN | Chicago social services charity UCAN has been a leader in connecting its mission and principles with the neighborhoods in which it is resident. When it constructed its new campus in Chicago’s North Lawndale community, UCAN succeeded in a remarkable effort to concentrate its project budget spending with local, minority-owned firms and labor. UCAN has now developed a tiered model of diversity, equity, and inclusion engagement within its staff, in the community, and in its stakeholder and media communications, and will share lessons about building a DEI development culture.
Welcome to My Counterparty, 2022: Risks in Any Economy (Even This One) | Stacy A. Dasaro, Associate, Goodwin Proctor LLP, Joshua B. Levy, Partner, Husch Blackwell LLP | Not-for-profit organizations may be accustomed to building, nurturing, and presenting information about their financial health to stakeholders and to counterparties such as landlords, vendors, grant-makers, and in their external communications including annual reports and IRS 990 filings. But the ability of counterparties to meet their commitments is dependent upon their resources, too. Our panel will examine the potential consequences when a counterparty struggles or defaults in its obligations under a lease, a purchase or sale agreement, a construction or vendor contract, or even a donor’s pledge to your organization.
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*The topics marked with an asterisk will include a presentation during the plenary session followed by a live, interactive breakout session (choice of three) in which the audience can pose questions and engage in discussion with the speakers. You will be able to choose your breakout session during the program; there is no need to select in advance when you register.
