Nonprofit Networking Event: Love Your Team

Fri Feb 20 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-05:00

UCF Downtown | Orlando

UCF's Center for Public and Nonprofit Management
Publisher/HostUCF's Center for Public and Nonprofit Management
Nonprofit Networking Event: Love Your Team
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Join us for an interactive workshop with Gary Cahen, a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach, as we learn to leverage team strengths!
About this Event

The season of candy hearts may be over, but the work of building a resilient, high-performing team is a year-round commitment. Whether you are leading a student organization, managing a department, or preparing to enter the workforce, understanding how your team naturally thinks, feels, and behaves is the ultimate competitive advantage.

Join us on February 20th for an interactive workshop featuring Gary Cahen, a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach. We explore how leveraging individual talents can transform a group of people into a unified team!


Event Details
  • Date: February 20th
  • Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Location: UCF Downtown Campus, DPAC 171

Choose Your Experience

You have two ways to engage with this session:

  1. The Full Insight: Take the CliftonStrengths assessment before the event to unlock your personalized profile and dive deep into your specific talents.
    Non-students: Use our link to take the assessment for a discounted rate. https://garycahen.com/product/cliftonstrengths-top-5-assessment/ and under "Add Coupon," use the code "nonprof" to receive $5 off the list price offered by Gallup.
    UCF Students: You can take the assessment for free! After you register for the event, we will reach out with instructions on how to access your code.
  1. The General Education: Not ready to take the assessment? No problem. Register to attend the event and learn the foundational principles of the StrengthsFinder philosophy and how it applies to team dynamics.

Agenda
  • The Foundation: An informational deep-dive into the CliftonStrengths framework, featuring a real-world case study on how these tools are implemented annually at a major Central Florida nonprofit.
  • Strengths in Action: Interactive group games and activities designed to reveal how different talents manifest in a team setting.
  • Small Group Discussion: Tailored breakout sessions for both assessment-takers and general attendees to discuss application and growth.
  • Closing & Networking: Connect with Gary and fellow attendees to exchange ideas and expand your professional circle.

About the Facilitator

Gary Cahen is the owner of Cahen Ambler and a Gallup-Certified coach with nearly 25 years of experience in higher education leadership. Currently managing well-being and student success programs for one of the largest public universities in the U.S., Gary oversees the development of over 400 employees annually. A retired NCAA Division I football official and Hall of Fame inductee, Gary brings a unique blend of humor, relatability, and diverse real-world experience to help individuals and organizations thrive.


Questions? Contact [email protected].


  • Need a ride to Downtown campus? Click for Downtown UCF bus shuttle schedule. Shuttles run from Main to Downtown campus every hour of the day.
  • You can park in the UCF Parramore Parking Garage PG1 with a regular student pass.
  • You can also use any street metered parking. Use the PARK MOBILE app and enter code “ParkDTO” for up to 16 hours of free parking, which you can use in increments of up to 2 hours at a time.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

UCF Downtown, 500 West Livingston Street, Orlando, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 7.50

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