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” For an answer to this great question, we turned to nonprofit consultant Rhea Wong in this week’s guest post – a former Executive Director who had lots of great advice for our readers. How Board Members Can Support their Executive Director: An Executive Director’s Wish List. As an Executive Director for over a decade, I recruited board members with a prospectus that laid out the responsibilities and expectations of board leadership. MORE
The post Six tips for successful executive director performance reviews appeared first on CharityVillage. Board of directors Evaluation Human Resources Leadership Management & Governance Operations Performance Management MORE
That’s why it’s so important to ensure your executive director, in addition to your CIO, understands some of the key facts surrounding your association’s technology. What technology will your association invest in? MORE
If you’re the executive director your role becomes harder still: you need to be a good manager while maintaining an appropriate and consistent face for your organization. As a current and former executive director, these tips will help you stay poised in your role whether you’re just starting or you’re a seasoned vet. Remember: you were chosen to be the director of your organization for a reason. MORE
Photo Credit: Jukka Zitting The post The Four Key Fundraising Roles of Your Board of Directors first appeared on The Fundraising Authority. Far too many non-profit fundraisers approach board fundraising as if they have boards full of movers and shakers who know how to raise money, even when that’s not the case. These fundraisers and non-profit managers get annoyed and frustrated with their boards, which doesn’t help anyone, including the organization itself. MORE
Having the right Development Director leading your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts is critical. For pointers on how to hire that perfect Development Director, guest blogger Amy Eisenstein weighed in this week with her very helpful thoughts on how to meet this challenge and more. How to Hire a Fantastic Development Director. To hire an exceptional development director takes real skill. Post a Development Director Job Description. development directors MORE
Joleen Ong joins us as the Marketing and Publications Director (or, rather, "joined" two weeks ago already!). I''m excited to announce that the newest member of the NTEN team! I know that she will do great things with NTEN''s research, marketing, and publications like the NTEN: Change journal as she brings her passion for technology and communication to our work. MORE
I''ve now been the executive director of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History for three years. LinkedIn has a new feature where people can congratulate each other on work anniversaries. It has some of the same feel as the disconnected affection of people wishing you a happy birthday on Facebook, with professional reflection baked in. MORE
Join Terri Burchell, Executive Director of North Platte Public Schools Foundation, as she shares how they exceeded their 2021 Back to School Bash Change Wars Team Fundraising goals, with eight schools participating, led by 84 team captains, generating hundreds of donations within a 5-day timeframe. MORE
I''m so excited to announce that Meagn is now NTEN''s Membership Director! In December, Megan joined the NTEN team as our Community Engagement Manager. She brought with her a passion for our mission, strengths in engagement and community building, a rich history of experience working at the intersection of technology and nonprofit impact, and a great sense of humor. MORE
One of a board member’s main roles—while rarely discussed—is to support the executive director (ED). Is Your Board Properly Supporting Your Executive Director. One of a board member’s main roles—while rarely discussed—is to support the executive director (ED). The executive director has a unique role in your agency. The post Is Your Board Properly Supporting Your Executive Director appeared first on BoardAssist. MORE
As the tide of uncertainty moved in a variety of directions, organizations lost valuable employees, including executive directors. In the chaos of the 2020 pandemic, many individuals in the nonprofit arena have experienced downsizing, rightsizing and organizational employment reevaluations. MORE
As Classy steps into our next chapter with our recent Series D funding and new CEO Christopher Himes , we are also thrilled to announce the appointment of Depelsha McGruder to Classy’s Board of Directors. MORE
The Meyer Foundation, one of the Washington area's largest and oldest locally focused philanthropies, announced Stephanie Sneed as director of its recently launched Fund for Black-led Change, effective June 1, as well as the inaugural cohort of organizations awarded resources through the Fund MORE
There’s no question about it: finding the right person to lead your nonprofit team to greatness can be a tricky business. It can be difficult to track down one promising candidate who meets all of your nonprofit’s preferences such as: A range of nonprofit experience. A clean and philanthropic reputation. Strong leadership and project management… Executive Search MORE
Flickr photo: lovebugstudios As an Executive Director, I especially love talking to other leaders about technology. No matter what prompts the conversation though, it almost always circles back to the same place: productivity. For the ED, the ultimate win for technology comes when we get even 1% more efficient. That's all it takes. See how easy we are to please? So, for my fellow nonprofit leaders, here are the technology tools I can't live without. MORE
So I share with you first-hand experiences of the dynamic relationship between the board of directors and the executive director. This applies to the executive director as well as the board. And as the executive director (hopefully you’re sticking around) you’re the continuity in board transitions. I have executive director friends that say this is the most important part of board development. Board of Directors Featured MORE
IT Director. Spencer Bolles. Bay Area Community Resources. "You cannot put a price on your organization’s data, but if you are breached, you can be sure that cyber-criminals will." " With annual giving campaigns taking place soon, now is an ideal time for a self-assessment of nonprofit information security and privacy, and to address gaps. Data Infrastructure PCI Compliance IT Staff MORE
It’s the Board’s job to hire and supervise the Executive Director, and the Board must approve any plan for a nonprofit salary. How Much Should a Nonprofit Founding Director Get Paid? Start by researching what other Executive Directors of small nonprofits in your area get paid. MORE
We're thrilled to welcome her as our new Membership Director. Don't worry, Annaliese will continue her work with NTEN, as our Publications Director.) We're pleased to announce a new member of the NTEN Team: Amy Sample Ward. You may have heard of her. MORE
We are excited to announce the appointment of former InfoArmor CEO John Schreiber to our Board of Directors. The post John Schreiber Joins Board of Directors appeared first on Givinga. Former InfoArmor CEO and financial services veteran joins Givinga to help drive next phase of growth. MORE
The story of how one executive director managed to turn around a failing growth strategy with a software solution, hitting 25% growth in six months. membership management software membership-growth executive-directorBased on The Tech Effect webinar, which runs each month at Wild Apricot. MORE
We have a great team in place--both Board and staff--and are acting together quickly on three fronts: Communications : We are committed to keeping you informed as we move through the process of selecting a firm to help us recruit and select the next executive director. board Board of Directors Community transition update MORE
In my other life, I serve as the Executive Director of a volunteer-run nonprofit that is focused on youth leadership development. Soon though, my term as Executive Director will be coming to an end and our board of directors selected my successor, who will be vacating her seat on the board of directors. With the open seat, the board of directors charged a group to come up with ideas for potential replacements. Board of Directors Featured Human Resources MORE
As always, no executive directors or board members were harmed in the writing of this article. And hat-tip to Allan Benamer and the "Confessions of a Former Non-Profit Executive Director" blog for inspiration for this series). Note: You can read the entire June Issue of NTEN:Change online for free -- and you might want to get your executive director and board to subscribe to it!) [Editor's note: The following is from the June 2012 issue of NTEN:Change. MORE
The Latino Equity Fund (LEF), a unique partnership between local Latino leaders, The Boston Foundation (TBF), and Hispanics in Philanthropy, today announced that Evelyn Barahona will serve as the organization’s first director. MORE
Sean Kosofsky, MPA, shares what he learnt throughout his time as an executive director and what he wishes he had known sooner. executive-director MORE
Having a strong partnership with the Executive Director of the board you are considering joining is one of the most important things that influences whether someone has a rewarding board experience. Most Executive Directors in the nonprofit community are smart, committed and highly professional. We hope this week’s post will help you as you ask yourself: will I be able to work effectively with this Executive Director? Does this Executive Director truly inspire you? MORE
As the Education Director, Ash will be responsible for overseeing and designing programs for the NTEN Community to help them transform technology into social change. We are excited to welcome longtime NTEN Member, Ash Shepherd, to the NTEN team. For many of you, no introductions are needed! Ash has been a go-to resource for NTEN staff and members for years. MORE
Cloud for Good is seeking a director of Last Mile Training (LMT) to develop and deliver Salesforce training programs for several different roles. . The LMT Director will design, develop, and implement Salesforce training curricula for Cloud For Good’s ambitious Salesforce apprenticeship program (name TBD) and lead training delivery for new and recent graduates seeking to launch Salesforce careers. MORE
But it’s the executive director, or CEO, at our nonprofit that is there before everyone else to open the doors, and turns the lights out at night. The post 10 Elements Of A Successful Nonprofit Executive Director appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. We all work hard. Let’s be honest, they’re almost always the hardest working people at our nonprofit. And they should be. They’re often the founders of the nonprofit, […]. MORE
Elyse Kort joins the See3ples team as project director, bringing to this position an appreciation for exploration, experimenting, and giving back. The post Meet the See3ples: Elyse Kort, Project Director appeared first on The See3 Blog. Uncategorized Elyse Kort see3 see3ples MORE
Jessamine Chin Director, VMWare Foundation Who She Is: As Director of the VMware Foundation, Jessamine Chin leads engagement for VMware's 20,000+ employees and heads their worldwide, social impact programs. MORE
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to our board of directors! She has more than 10 years experience as a Corporate Board Director of two regional banks, and has served in senior executive roles in the public sector, including as an attorney and legal advisor. MORE
It’s important to take a good first step in developing an efficient and cohesive setting for your board of directors to set up shop and pave the way for your nonprofit to thrive. Even if your nonprofit has all volunteers and no staff, a board of directors is a must. Or let your board of directors decide, that’s what they’re there for—self-management. First, we need to define what the board of directors do. Board of Directors Featured Starting a Nonprofit MORE
When long serving nonprofit executive directors leave their role, it is a pivotal moment in an organization’s lifecycle. The post Starting a new dialogue around executive director transitions appeared first on CharityVillage. Want to learn more on this topic? MORE
Fiduciary duties: compliance, risk management and strategy are the day-to-day focus of nonprofit board members. MORE
Erin Rion , the director of clinical services at New Hope Community — a New York-based human services organization that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities — recently appeared as a contestant on “Jeopardy!”. MORE
Implementing a finance committee of the board of directors was one of the best things our organization ever did—here’s why. The post What a Finance Committee Can Do for Your Board of Directors appeared first on Blue Avocado. MORE
Join Terri Burchell, Executive Director of North Platte Public Schools Foundation, as she shares how they exceeded their 2021 Back to School Bash Change Wars Team Fundraising goals, with eight schools participating, led by 84 team captains, generating hundreds of donations within a 5-day timeframe. MORE
Board Relations Race, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion board of directors diversity nonprofit boards white moderatesHi everyone, sorry this post is a day late (my laptop updated at the most inconvenient time last night and. MORE
Conflict on your board of directors can be a good thing. You can imagine how this paradox would be detrimental to any group’s success—especially a board of directors. Solange Charas , president of a strategic consulting company, conducted some research about conflict within Boards of Directors, and found that there are two distinct types of conflict: cognitive conflict and affective conflict. Board of Directors Featured Fundraising MORE
But there's one primary role every executive director should have. The leader of a nonprofit organization plays many roles with many constituencies. It's a role that consists of marketing, public relations, communications, programs, finance and many other interwoven elements. Executive Issue MORE
One of the most difficult decisions to make as a new or existing nonprofit is whether to hire an executive director. If you and your staff find yourselves doing too many things at once without any clear direction, it might be time to hire an executive director. Hiring any full-time staff member, especially an executive director, isn’t a decision you should take lightly. An often underplayed job duty of the executive director is writing—a lot. MORE
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AUGUST 6, 2021
Erin Rion , the director of clinical services at New Hope Community — a New York-based human services organization that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities — recently appeared as a contestant on “Jeopardy!”.
Blue Avocado
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Implementing a finance committee of the board of directors was one of the best things our organization ever did—here’s why. The post What a Finance Committee Can Do for Your Board of Directors appeared first on Blue Avocado.
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JUNE 17, 2021
But there's one primary role every executive director should have. The leader of a nonprofit organization plays many roles with many constituencies. It's a role that consists of marketing, public relations, communications, programs, finance and many other interwoven elements. Executive Issue
Charity Village
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
The post Six tips for successful executive director performance reviews appeared first on CharityVillage. Board of directors Evaluation Human Resources Leadership Management & Governance Operations Performance Management
Cloud 4 Good
AUGUST 3, 2021
Cloud for Good is seeking a director of Last Mile Training (LMT) to develop and deliver Salesforce training programs for several different roles. . The LMT Director will design, develop, and implement Salesforce training curricula for Cloud For Good’s ambitious Salesforce apprenticeship program (name TBD) and lead training delivery for new and recent graduates seeking to launch Salesforce careers.
Charity Village
JUNE 30, 2021
When long serving nonprofit executive directors leave their role, it is a pivotal moment in an organization’s lifecycle. The post Starting a new dialogue around executive director transitions appeared first on CharityVillage. Want to learn more on this topic?
Givinga
MARCH 31, 2021
We are excited to announce the appointment of former InfoArmor CEO John Schreiber to our Board of Directors. The post John Schreiber Joins Board of Directors appeared first on Givinga. Former InfoArmor CEO and financial services veteran joins Givinga to help drive next phase of growth.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Sean Kosofsky, MPA, shares what he learnt throughout his time as an executive director and what he wishes he had known sooner. executive-director
NonProfit PRO
MAY 27, 2021
The Latino Equity Fund (LEF), a unique partnership between local Latino leaders, The Boston Foundation (TBF), and Hispanics in Philanthropy, today announced that Evelyn Barahona will serve as the organization’s first director.
Bloomerang
MAY 28, 2021
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to our board of directors! She has more than 10 years experience as a Corporate Board Director of two regional banks, and has served in senior executive roles in the public sector, including as an attorney and legal advisor.
Classy
APRIL 20, 2021
As Classy steps into our next chapter with our recent Series D funding and new CEO Christopher Himes , we are also thrilled to announce the appointment of Depelsha McGruder to Classy’s Board of Directors.
The Fundraising Authority
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Photo Credit: Jukka Zitting The post The Four Key Fundraising Roles of Your Board of Directors first appeared on The Fundraising Authority. Far too many non-profit fundraisers approach board fundraising as if they have boards full of movers and shakers who know how to raise money, even when that’s not the case. These fundraisers and non-profit managers get annoyed and frustrated with their boards, which doesn’t help anyone, including the organization itself.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 12, 2021
Fiduciary duties: compliance, risk management and strategy are the day-to-day focus of nonprofit board members.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Join Terri Burchell, Executive Director of North Platte Public Schools Foundation, as she shares how they exceeded their 2021 Back to School Bash Change Wars Team Fundraising goals, with eight schools participating, led by 84 team captains, generating hundreds of donations within a 5-day timeframe.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 25, 2021
The Meyer Foundation, one of the Washington area's largest and oldest locally focused philanthropies, announced Stephanie Sneed as director of its recently launched Fund for Black-led Change, effective June 1, as well as the inaugural cohort of organizations awarded resources through the Fund
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Join Terri Burchell, Executive Director of North Platte Public Schools Foundation, as she shares how they exceeded their 2021 Back to School Bash Change Wars Team Fundraising goals, with eight schools participating, led by 84 team captains, generating hundreds of donations within a 5-day timeframe.
BoardAssist
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Having the right Development Director leading your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts is critical. For pointers on how to hire that perfect Development Director, guest blogger Amy Eisenstein weighed in this week with her very helpful thoughts on how to meet this challenge and more. How to Hire a Fantastic Development Director. To hire an exceptional development director takes real skill. Post a Development Director Job Description. development directors
NonProfit Hub
OCTOBER 9, 2018
One of the most difficult decisions to make as a new or existing nonprofit is whether to hire an executive director. If you and your staff find yourselves doing too many things at once without any clear direction, it might be time to hire an executive director. Hiring any full-time staff member, especially an executive director, isn’t a decision you should take lightly. An often underplayed job duty of the executive director is writing—a lot.
Nimble AMS
MAY 7, 2020
That’s why it’s so important to ensure your executive director, in addition to your CIO, understands some of the key facts surrounding your association’s technology. What technology will your association invest in?
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 7, 2016
The story of how one executive director managed to turn around a failing growth strategy with a software solution, hitting 25% growth in six months. membership management software membership-growth executive-directorBased on The Tech Effect webinar, which runs each month at Wild Apricot.
BoardAssist
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
” For an answer to this great question, we turned to nonprofit consultant Rhea Wong in this week’s guest post – a former Executive Director who had lots of great advice for our readers. How Board Members Can Support their Executive Director: An Executive Director’s Wish List. As an Executive Director for over a decade, I recruited board members with a prospectus that laid out the responsibilities and expectations of board leadership.
NTEN
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
As the Education Director, Ash will be responsible for overseeing and designing programs for the NTEN Community to help them transform technology into social change. We are excited to welcome longtime NTEN Member, Ash Shepherd, to the NTEN team. For many of you, no introductions are needed! Ash has been a go-to resource for NTEN staff and members for years.
NonProfit Hub
JULY 10, 2017
It’s important to take a good first step in developing an efficient and cohesive setting for your board of directors to set up shop and pave the way for your nonprofit to thrive. Even if your nonprofit has all volunteers and no staff, a board of directors is a must. Or let your board of directors decide, that’s what they’re there for—self-management. First, we need to define what the board of directors do. Board of Directors Featured Starting a Nonprofit
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 13, 2018
If you’re the executive director your role becomes harder still: you need to be a good manager while maintaining an appropriate and consistent face for your organization. As a current and former executive director, these tips will help you stay poised in your role whether you’re just starting or you’re a seasoned vet. Remember: you were chosen to be the director of your organization for a reason.
NonProfit Hub
APRIL 17, 2018
Conflict on your board of directors can be a good thing. You can imagine how this paradox would be detrimental to any group’s success—especially a board of directors. Solange Charas , president of a strategic consulting company, conducted some research about conflict within Boards of Directors, and found that there are two distinct types of conflict: cognitive conflict and affective conflict. Board of Directors Featured Fundraising
NonProfit Hub
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
So I share with you first-hand experiences of the dynamic relationship between the board of directors and the executive director. This applies to the executive director as well as the board. And as the executive director (hopefully you’re sticking around) you’re the continuity in board transitions. I have executive director friends that say this is the most important part of board development. Board of Directors Featured
TechImpact
JANUARY 21, 2015
But it’s the executive director, or CEO, at our nonprofit that is there before everyone else to open the doors, and turns the lights out at night. The post 10 Elements Of A Successful Nonprofit Executive Director appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. We all work hard. Let’s be honest, they’re almost always the hardest working people at our nonprofit. And they should be. They’re often the founders of the nonprofit, […].
NTEN
DECEMBER 6, 2012
We have a great team in place--both Board and staff--and are acting together quickly on three fronts: Communications : We are committed to keeping you informed as we move through the process of selecting a firm to help us recruit and select the next executive director. board Board of Directors Community transition update
Get Fully Funded
JUNE 15, 2021
It’s the Board’s job to hire and supervise the Executive Director, and the Board must approve any plan for a nonprofit salary. How Much Should a Nonprofit Founding Director Get Paid? Start by researching what other Executive Directors of small nonprofits in your area get paid.
See3
AUGUST 3, 2015
Elyse Kort joins the See3ples team as project director, bringing to this position an appreciation for exploration, experimenting, and giving back. The post Meet the See3ples: Elyse Kort, Project Director appeared first on The See3 Blog. Uncategorized Elyse Kort see3 see3ples
NTEN
NOVEMBER 2, 2011
Flickr photo: lovebugstudios As an Executive Director, I especially love talking to other leaders about technology. No matter what prompts the conversation though, it almost always circles back to the same place: productivity. For the ED, the ultimate win for technology comes when we get even 1% more efficient. That's all it takes. See how easy we are to please? So, for my fellow nonprofit leaders, here are the technology tools I can't live without.
NTEN
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
IT Director. Spencer Bolles. Bay Area Community Resources. "You cannot put a price on your organization’s data, but if you are breached, you can be sure that cyber-criminals will." " With annual giving campaigns taking place soon, now is an ideal time for a self-assessment of nonprofit information security and privacy, and to address gaps. Data Infrastructure PCI Compliance IT Staff
NTEN
JULY 10, 2013
I''m so excited to announce that Meagn is now NTEN''s Membership Director! In December, Megan joined the NTEN team as our Community Engagement Manager. She brought with her a passion for our mission, strengths in engagement and community building, a rich history of experience working at the intersection of technology and nonprofit impact, and a great sense of humor.
NTEN
OCTOBER 10, 2013
Joleen Ong joins us as the Marketing and Publications Director (or, rather, "joined" two weeks ago already!). I''m excited to announce that the newest member of the NTEN team! I know that she will do great things with NTEN''s research, marketing, and publications like the NTEN: Change journal as she brings her passion for technology and communication to our work.
BoardAssist
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
Having a strong partnership with the Executive Director of the board you are considering joining is one of the most important things that influences whether someone has a rewarding board experience. Most Executive Directors in the nonprofit community are smart, committed and highly professional. We hope this week’s post will help you as you ask yourself: will I be able to work effectively with this Executive Director? Does this Executive Director truly inspire you?
NonProfit Hub
JULY 21, 2014
In my other life, I serve as the Executive Director of a volunteer-run nonprofit that is focused on youth leadership development. Soon though, my term as Executive Director will be coming to an end and our board of directors selected my successor, who will be vacating her seat on the board of directors. With the open seat, the board of directors charged a group to come up with ideas for potential replacements. Board of Directors Featured Human Resources
Nonprofit AF
MAY 3, 2021
Board Relations Race, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion board of directors diversity nonprofit boards white moderatesHi everyone, sorry this post is a day late (my laptop updated at the most inconvenient time last night and.
Global Giving
JULY 25, 2017
Jessamine Chin Director, VMWare Foundation Who She Is: As Director of the VMware Foundation, Jessamine Chin leads engagement for VMware's 20,000+ employees and heads their worldwide, social impact programs.
BoardAssist
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
One of a board member’s main roles—while rarely discussed—is to support the executive director (ED). Is Your Board Properly Supporting Your Executive Director. One of a board member’s main roles—while rarely discussed—is to support the executive director (ED). The executive director has a unique role in your agency. The post Is Your Board Properly Supporting Your Executive Director appeared first on BoardAssist.
Donor Search
APRIL 21, 2017
There’s no question about it: finding the right person to lead your nonprofit team to greatness can be a tricky business. It can be difficult to track down one promising candidate who meets all of your nonprofit’s preferences such as: A range of nonprofit experience. A clean and philanthropic reputation. Strong leadership and project management… Executive Search
NTEN
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
We're thrilled to welcome her as our new Membership Director. Don't worry, Annaliese will continue her work with NTEN, as our Publications Director.) We're pleased to announce a new member of the NTEN Team: Amy Sample Ward. You may have heard of her.
Museum 2.0
MAY 21, 2014
I''ve now been the executive director of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History for three years. LinkedIn has a new feature where people can congratulate each other on work anniversaries. It has some of the same feel as the disconnected affection of people wishing you a happy birthday on Facebook, with professional reflection baked in.
NTEN
AUGUST 2, 2012
As always, no executive directors or board members were harmed in the writing of this article. And hat-tip to Allan Benamer and the "Confessions of a Former Non-Profit Executive Director" blog for inspiration for this series). Note: You can read the entire June Issue of NTEN:Change online for free -- and you might want to get your executive director and board to subscribe to it!) [Editor's note: The following is from the June 2012 issue of NTEN:Change.
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