Join the You Make THE Difference Monthly Lunch and Learn Live Stream
august 28th
Lead with Purpose: Strategic Planning that Creates Real Change and Impact
Thu 28th Aug 2025 at 12pm CT • stream opens at 11:50 am
Hosted by award winning Fair and Ag Society advocate Ian Hill
Whether you lead a Fair Board, Ag Society, or nonprofit, strategy isn’t just paperwork—it’s your compass. A clear, community-driven plan unites people, aligns resources, and brings purpose to every meeting, event, and decision.
In this powerful session, Ian welcomes Tim Carson, CEO of AAAS and recipient of the 2024 IAFE Executive of the Year Award.
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Fundraising and Development: Building Trust, Not Just Asking for Money
Thu 27 Feb 2025
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Hosted by award winning Fair and Ag Society advocate Ian Hill
Volunteer Recruitment and Retention in a Changing Landscape
Thu 27 Mar 2025
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Broadcasting
Hosted by award winning Fair and Ag Society advocate Ian Hill
Building Your Community Through Social Media: More Than Just Posts—Creating Connection & Engagement
Thu 24 Apr 2025
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Broadcasting
Hosted by award winning Fair and Ag Society advocate Ian Hill
Beating Burnout - How to Reignite Passion & Prevent Overload
Thu 29 May 2025
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Broadcasting
Hosted by award winning Fair and Ag Society advocate Ian Hill
Building a Volunteer Experience Plan: Inspiring Loyalty Through Intentional Connection
Thu 26 Jun 2025
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Broadcasting
Hosted by award winning Fair and Ag Society advocate Ian Hill
Celebration as Strategy: Keeping Volunteers Connected, Committed, and Coming Back
Thu 31 Jul 2025
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Broadcasting
Hosted by award winning Fair and Ag Society advocate Ian Hill
Lead with Purpose: Strategic Planning that Creates Real Change and Impact
Thu 28 Aug 2025
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Broadcasting
Hosted by award winning Fair and Ag Society advocate Ian Hill
Hard Conversations, Healthy Culture: Dealing with Toxic People & Poor Performers
Thu 25 Sep 2025
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Broadcasting
Hosted by award winning Fair and Ag Society advocate Ian Hill
Do Less. Lead More: The Art of Effective Delegation
Thu 30 Oct 2025
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Broadcasting
Hosted by award winning Fair and Ag Society advocate Ian Hill
You Make THE Difference National Grant powered by Fairs.com
You Make THE Difference National Grant’ is designed to empower fair boards with actionable strategies to overcome challenges and thrive in today’s dynamic environment.
- Address Volunteer Shortages: Discover proven methods to recruit, retain, and motivate dedicated volunteers to build a reliable team.
- Enhance Financial Sustainability: Learn innovative approaches to secure funding, boost financial resilience, and plan for long-term success.
- Combat Leadership Fatigue: Access tools and support to effectively manage responsibilities, prevent burnout, and create a collaborative, healthy board environment.
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How The Grant Works
Awarded state fair board associations will receive a comprehensive training program which includes:
In-Person Training:
The tour will travel through your state for up to six days and deliver tailored training for every fair board and volunteer in your state through a series of face-to-face events.
Follow-Up Support Learning Portal
After the face-to-face events, we take the learning online for 30 days to ensure your boards receive the comprehensive support they need to implement what they've learned. This learning portal will be available indefinitely to your state to train future leaders.
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$1,000 in Implementation Funding
To offset the cost of planning and logistics that the state board may incur to support bringing the National Tour to your state.
The perfect solution for your need
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