SISTERS OF TODAY AND TOMORROW KICKS OFF 11th ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FOR GIRLS “LEVELUP”

Atlanta, Georgia-- This week, Thursday, July 18, 2019, 6:30-8:30pm, Sisters of Today and Tomorrow (SOT) will kick off its 11^th Annual Leadership Conference for Girls, at Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Avenue., NE., in Atlanta, GA. 

The conference is for girls ages 11-18, and the women who raise them. 

The programs kicks off with SOT's LevelUp Fundraiser / Reception, hosted by: Joyce Littel, of News & Talk 1380am WAOK. “This event will introduce some and re-engage others to the SOT experience,” states Carla Morrison, Founder / Executive Director of Sisters of Today and Tomorrow. The event includes: Hors d'oeuvres, spirits, silent auction and entertainment. “The reception gives the public an opportunity to network with our girls, parents, alumni, and sponsors, as well as support Sisters of Today and Tomorrow (SOT), while taking in art, culture and the SOT experience.” 

The actual conference will begin Friday, July 19^th, 9am-5pm, with a full day of workshops including, but not limited to: Self-esteem building, vision board creation, Lunch with a Leader, a college tour, a powerful Sisters Circle and more…

Saturday, July 20^th, 10am-1pm will include SOT’s “Mommy, Mentor & Me” program where the mothers, mentors and girls are in workshops, with Union City Council member Dr. Christina Hobbs, The Skincare Chef Yolanda Owens of IWI Fresh and The Literary Revolutionary Nia Akinyemi, culminating the conference with a brunch and empowerment speaker. “The ‘Mommy, Mentor & Me’ program is so special, because it creates a synergy between the mothers, mentors and girls to have open lines of communication, bridging the inter-generational gap,” says Morrison. 

Scholarships are available thanks to SOT’s generous partners which include: The City of Union City Mayor Vince Williams and City Council, as well as Fairburn Mayor Elizabeth Carr-Hurst and longtime supporter Aileen Harris.  Sponsors include: 1380am WAOK / V103; Mangos Caribbean Restaurant; Waffle House; Auburn Avenue Research Library; Atlanta Brand Central and Chit Chat Communications.

  

For more information, call (404) 319-2130 or log onto: www.SOT2Girls.org 

CT Women To Host Leadership Conference for Girls

SISTERS RISE: WHY WE MATTER

9^TH Annual National Sisters of Today and Tomorrow Leadership Conference for Girls

  

New Haven, Connecticut – What does a Preacher’s wife, a Gold Medalist, a Police Commissioner, an Executive Director of a Housing organization and the Director of a Small Business Academy all have in common? Sisters of Today and Tomorrow Leadership Conference for Girls…

Thursday – Saturday, July 14-16, 2016, Sisters of Today and Tomorrow (SOT), a nonprofit organization developed to transform the lives of girls and the women who raise them, will host its 9^th Annual National Leadership Conference for girls, in New Haven, Connecticut. Registration fee is $125pp (includes: morning and afternoon snack, lunch and conference materials). 

The Conference will kick off Thursday evening, July 14^th, with SOT's Summer Swanky Affair / Fundraiser at K2 New Haven, 27 Temple St., sponsored by Jacqueline James, Director of the Small Business Academy, City of New Haven and Carla Morrison, Executive Director of Sisters of Today and Tomorrow. “The evening will include: good food (Asian style), music, empowerment speeches and a silent auction. Highlights: A soul rendering singing performance by CT Gem Ebony, and keynote address from Gold Medalist, turned Coach Alexandria Givan. “The music will be provided by Herman Ham , who never disappoints, and special guest through-out the evening, all New Haven Public Schools alumni, that have gone on to do exceptional work in their field,” says Carla Morrison, Organizer of the Conference.

Friday, July 15^th will include a full day of workshops, including self-esteem building conducted by Mayor Aide Maya Welfare; “Lunch with a Leader”, presented by Dr. Karen DuBois-Walton of New Haven Housing Authority, “Express Yourself through Writing”, facilitated by Radio Legend/ Journalist Michelle Turner & Editor Babz Rawls Ivy, “Vision Board Creation” facilitated by West Haven Police Commissioner Deborah Busch Wright, “Dress for Success” workshop with Celebrity Fashion Stylist Tanisha Bundy, “Health & Wellness” presentation from Yale New Haven Hospital and the powerful Sisters Circle facilitated by Social Worker(s) Ericka Fields and Tanisha Bundy.

Saturday, July 16^th is “SOT’s Mommy, Mentor & Me Day”, where educator Tisha Welfare will conduct a “Planting the Leadership Seed” workshop and (retired) psychologist Bettye Morrison will facilitate a SHAPE workshop for both the mothers and mentors; While Dr. Christina Cousin (first lady of Bethel AME) will facilitate a “college prep” workshop for high school age girls and Actress Tyquanda Johnson will facilitate a “creativity” workshop for the younger girls. 

“We will come back together through a combined fitness workshop lead by fitness guru / Zumba expert Chaila Gilliams of Body Workers, LLC.,” says Carla Morrison, Founder/ Executive Director, SOT.

The conference will culminate with a brunch and a surprise guest speaker.  “Later that same evening SOT guest from Georgia and other places will join us with our family and friends on the green to enjoy the musical festivities.”

For more information, contact Carla Morrison, (404) 319-2130 or log onto: www.SOT2Girls.org 

THE INTIMATE CONNECTION BETWEEN RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AND FUNDRAISING

Last week I had the great pleasure of attending the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), “2015 International Fundraising Conference” in Baltimore, Maryland, with over 4,000 fundraising professionals. 

Each Master Trainer and Development Officer from around the world easily shared their in-depth and vast experience on fundraising. As I listened to their presentation, I became excited about how I could apply this information to help take Sisters of Today and Tomorrow (SOT) from good to great. 

With hundreds of workshops to choose from, all of which, seemed relevant to SOT’s needs; the workshop that resonated with me the most, was “Date Your Donors: How to Attract and Engage a New Generation of Philanthropists,” with Jonah Halper, ALTRUICITY, Nanuet, NY.

Halper took the class through the process of relationship building through the lens of courtship. He discussed how your actions and words can help your organization stand out from others; As well as ways to find out what inspires prospective and existing donors to advocate for and support your organization. The method and goal, is to connect, engage and inspire donors to give.

As I thought about the relationship building process of Sisters of Today and Tomorrow’s network, it is evident that our actions speak truth to power, however our engagement with prospective donors has to be on a more intimate level, if we want to sustain and continue serving our constituents.

“What you are actually doing is producing hope,” Comedienne / Actress Whoopi Goldberg, told the fundraisers. Goldberg was the featured speaker during AFP’s Opening General Session. “Donors look to you for how they can make a difference.”

“What is my Five dollars going to do? It makes the road a little shorter.” – Whoopi Goldberg

With minimal resources, Sisters of Today and Tomorrow is making a difference in the lives of young girls and the women who raise them, through transformational programming focused on self-esteem, education, health & fitness and career / entrepreneurship. We also offer mentorship matching, where each individual is paired with a woman professional in her preferred career field of interest, providing exposure, experience and opportunity. 

Join us in making a difference by contributing your time, talents and treasures…  #Giveuntilithurts www.SOT2Girls.org (click the donate button)