From Entrepreneurial Mindset to Innovative Action: Driving Revenue Through Workforce & Philanthropy
A one-day, in-person workshop on workforce, philanthropy, & revenue growth
St. Charles Community College
4601 Mid Rivers Mall DriveCottleville, MO 63376
United States
Event Details
What You’ll Experience
Entrepreneurial Mindset as a Revenue Engine
- Shift from programs → portfolio & revenue thinking
- Identify untapped revenue opportunities
- Community assessment frameworks
Workforce & Continuing Education
- High-impact CE and workforce revenue models
- Employer-aligned program design
- Contract training, apprenticeships, and rapid program launches
- Case examples from rural, suburban and urban colleges
Understanding Program Economics
- True cost of programs (direct + indirect)
- Identifying “in-the-red” programs vs scalable opportunities
- Pricing and sustainability strategies
Philanthropy & Revenue Diversification
- Moving from grants → growth capital
- Understanding shifts government funding
- Aligning with corporate & foundation priorities
- Leveraging Boards and strategic partnerships
- Building compelling funding narratives
Voice of the Customer → Revenue
- Listening to employers, students, and funders
- Turning insights into revenue-generating programs
- Conducting training needs assessments
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What You’ll Walk Away With
- A 90-Day Revenue Action Plan
- Workforce revenue opportunities for your campus
- Practical NACCE tools & frameworks
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Why Attend
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead workforce development and economic mobility. Long-term sustainability requires intentional revenue strategies and strong partnerships.
This immersive experience equips leaders to:
- Generate new revenue through workforce & continuing education
- Build philanthropic, corporate, and Board-aligned funding strategies
- Align programs with market demand and community impact
- Move from ideas to innovative, revenue-generating action
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Who Should Attend
Vice Presidents • Deans • Workforce Leaders • Continuing Education • Foundation Advancement Teams • Program Directors • Coordinators
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Location: St. Charles Community College - 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., Cottleville, MO 63376
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 9am – 4pm CT
Format: One-Day, In-Person Experience
Cost: $249 (Includes a continental breakfast & lunch and a digital badge from NACCE)
Conveniently scheduled to follow the Dreamscape / AI & VR Summit on July 20 – 21, 2026 at the Ameristar Conference Center – 1 Ameristar Blvd, St. Charles, MO 6330. Register here.
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Facilitators
Dr. Rebecca Corbin, President & CEO, NACCE
National leader in philanthropy, Board development, and strategic partnerships advancing multi-million dollar initiatives that expand economic opportunity through community colleges.
Dr. Trenton Hightower, Executive Director of Membership & Workforce Development, NACCE
Workforce and continuing education expert focused on building employer-aligned programs, scalable training models, and revenue-generating workforce solutions.
Sarah Beth Webb, Director of Entrepreneurship & Education, Kansas City Kansas CC
Connector, strategist, and champion for entrepreneurship education and community impact. Her work focuses on developing partnerships across education, workforce, philanthropy, and business sectors to create opportunities for innovation and economic mobility.