Nonprofit Executives focuses on connecting nonprofit professionals to resources, new opportunities and each other. From Bored 2 Board is a program of Nonprofit Executives where individuals seeking a Board of Director’s role that meets their interests and qualifications can network with organizations seeking prospective Board Members.
As the Managing Director of the Nonprofit Client Practice at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, Leigh Tucker has always found it worthwhile to share best practices and innovative ideas with other nonprofit executives. So, he created Nonprofit Executives to help others make these connections. The group’s regular meetings provide a relaxed and welcoming environment for addressing challenges and sharing new ideas in the nonprofit community.
Letters to Leigh
READ LETTERS TO LEIGH about experiences with the Nonprofit Executives meetings.
What People Say About Nonprofit Executives Meetings:
“As a mid-career nonprofit leader, I made invaluable connections among the Nonprofit Executive group. Not only did I enjoy meeting like-minded professionals, but I also gained invaluable advice that helped inform my career goals and ultimately gave the impetus for starting my own consulting business.”
Anne Hager
“Thank you, Leigh! I am grateful to have met you and very much enjoy your networking group!”
Nancy Benton
“That meeting was so much fun and I left feeling more confident about next steps to take on my search. Thanks again!”
Kacie King
“Thank you for hosting networking events like this. I benefited on several levels – meeting people with similar career journeys, learning to articulate more clearly what type of work I’d like to pursue, and enjoying talking with other professionals.”
Elena Murphy
“Thanks for being such an effective ‘convener’ of the group this morning. The extended opportunity for introductions and sharing was interesting and valuable to me.”
Paul Swindlehurst
Principal, Seacoast Philanthropy Services
“You run a good effort… good networking”
Ron Ries CPA, CGMA
Business Consultant and Advisor
“What a gem of a find it has been for me to participate in Nonprofit Executives’s networking opportunities led by Leigh Tucker! I joined while transitioning – and during Covid. A difficult time for anyone to be searching for a new position, I found Leigh’s well-attended virtual sessions as a valuable opportunity to meet folks, learn about resources, and to simply feel “I’m not alone.” Leigh truly has a magic hand at making people welcome, inspired, and connected. Thank you Leigh!”
Mitra Shavarini
“I enjoyed yesterday’s gathering. I hardly ever say that about a networking event. Can’t believe I waited all these years to attend. I usually don’t like networking events, but this one had personality and purpose. Met interesting folks who are not the typical kinds who attend networking sessions.”
Barry N. Koslow, JD
President & CEO, MKA Executive Planners
“Leigh, as a first timer with this group and tireless networker, I sincerely enjoyed the event. Very kind of you to share info about my workshop.”
Daniel Doucette
BraveShift
“Leigh’s advice and direction that came from this networking group empowered me to successfully transition my career into the nonprofit sector. I will always be grateful for his guidance and support.”
Alison Ford
Major Gift Officer
“The best professional contacts I made were through you and your gathering.”
Kathleen Sullivan
Consultant
"Leigh's motto is perfect. He is my #1 go to for questions I get from clients that I can't answer, or when looking for service. He knows everyone in the nonprofit world, and has such grounded experience that I know I'll get excellent advice every time."
Ellen S. Sturgis
Night Heron Consulting LLC
“It was quite valuable both from a networking standpoint and for understanding more about the organizations that may be resources in my search.”
Susan McKittrick
Analyst and Consultant
“Leigh has worlds of experience and quickly sees to the heart of the matter. His direct and honest evaluation helps clarify where work is needed, giving the job seeker a clearer direction.”
Lisa Goldstein
Nonprofit Accountant
“I found the group to be very helpful and supportive as I went through the search process. It’s not only networking with individuals, but people also support each other in non-tangible ways, giving each other encouragement and keeping their eyes open for actual opportunities.”
Jonas Goldenberg
Director of Clinical Issues and Continuing Education
“I really enjoyed last week’s non profit session! I found he speakers to be really interesting and enjoyable and it was interesting to learn from another angle what my clients and prospects in the nonprofit world have gone through to make the transition in to the non profit world!”
Lauren Leidner
Sapers & Wallack, Inc.
