Program Proposals

ANCA is the only association focused solely on professional development and best practices for administrators of nature centers and related organizations. The ANCA Virtual Summit brings together professionals to share knowledge, exchange resources, and build networks in support of our shared missions.

We are seeking proposals for sessions that will serve our audience of nature and environmental learning center administrators, including executive directors, CEOs, managers, land managers, education directors, development directors, and board members.

Virtual Summit programs will be hosted on Zoom. ANCA will coordinate and host programming on our organization's Zoom account. A strong internet connection is essential for a successful program. 

Program proposals are accepted on a rolling basis until November 21. Please note that all presenters are required to register and pay for the Summit as a participant or sponsor.

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Program Types

Summit sessions include Workshops and Facilitated Discussions. All sessions will be 90 minutes.

Workshops

Workshops are presentation-based sessions where participants learn in-depth on a single topic and expand their skill set. Workshop presenters should be experienced in the topic and able to effectively communicate the subject material. These sessions should inspire and challenge Summit participants to make an impact on their centers and their communities.

ANCA Members, Business Partners, and Summit Sponsors are welcome to submit workshop proposals.

Facilitated Discussions

Facilitated Discussions are conversational sessions where all participants contribute to the discussion. Facilitators guide the dialogue but do not give a formal presentation; the role of the facilitator is to create fair opportunities for sharing, keep the discussions on track, and make sure everyone has the opportunity to participate. We discourage PowerPoint and other presentation tools unless used to briefly introduce the topic. Facilitated discussions are an excellent opportunity to share with professional peers, learn new ideas, discuss trends in the profession, and work together to find solutions.

ANCA Members and Business Partners are welcome to submit a Facilitated Discussion proposal.

If your topic is selected for a Facilitated Discussion, you will be asked to be the facilitator. If you are new to facilitation, we will work with you to find a co-facilitator to help you manage the session. Facilitators are not expected to have all the answers! 

Not an ANCA Member or Business Partner? Learn about ANCA Membership here and Business Partnerships here.

Programs in a Series

We also seek out programs (Facilitated Discussions or Workshops) that can be offered in a series throughout the Summit.

An example of this would be a two-part Workshop, with the first session introducing core concepts and the second session building on them through deeper exploration and practical application.

If you are interested in this option, please contact ANCA Director of Programs & Member Services Daniel Auer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Developing a Topic

Topics should be relevant to our audience of nature center administrators, including executive directors and managers, land managers, education directors, development directors, and board members. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

If you have any questions or want to discuss your idea, please contact ANCA's Director of Programs & Member Services, Daniel Auer, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

If your proposal is accepted, you will have an additional opportunity to finalize session information after you receive your acceptance notice.

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