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Board Opportunity

Expertise Desired:
We are currently in search of at least one prospective board member with marketing and/or outreach skills to help advance our organization through increased name recognition and community awareness.

Committee Needs:
We expect our trustees to serve on various teams, as needed.

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Annual give required?
No

Minimum give amount (if required):
Newton at Home’s board is a “working board.” In addition to financial support (amounts are never mandated, although we do request that board members consider us a charitable priority), we expect our trustees to serve on various teams, as needed.

Contact Details:
Steve Logowitz
Email
(617) 451-3370

Additional Details:
ENJOY WORKING WITH OLDER ADULTS? GOT MARKETING EXPERTISE?

Newton at Home, a home-grown, suburban, non-profit organization dedicated to serving Newton’s older adult population, is seeking talented individuals with marketing and public relations skills to serve on our thirteen-member Board of Directors.

Our membership-based organization – part of the growing, national “Village Movement” – enables senior citizens to remain where they are happiest and most comfortable ­– in their homes, as they age and become increasingly reliant on outside services such as transportation, organized social activities, educational programs, and general community support.

We maintain a successful, fiscally viable organization staffed by a full-time director and part-time office staff, supported by a team of over 100 volunteers. However, in a city with an over-60 population in excess of 22,000, our visibility remains disappointingly low. Many in Newton are unaware of who we are and what we do. It is our belief that increasing our presence in the community via strategic marketing initiatives will enable us to serve others with the same excellent offerings that now satisfy our existing member base.

We therefore believe that a retired marketing communications professional could help us significantly in meeting this challenge, and we look forward to having that person join our volunteer team of dedicated physicians, attorneys, business professionals, and technology specialists who currently comprise our board.

Interested? For more information, please contact:

Stephen Logowitz
President, Board of Directors
Newton at Home
T: 617 451-3370
E: logoco@shore.net

Position posted: 07/15/2020

Samaritans Inc.

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Board Opportunity

Expertise Desired:
Fundraising, Crisis Center, Suicide Prevention

Committee Needs:

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Annual give required?
Yes

Minimum give amount (if required):
Give ror get $10k

Contact Details:
Kathleen Marchi
Email
(917) 922-6516

Additional Details:
Working and engaged board with a great dedication to preventing suicide; personal experience not necessary but often helpful. Positioning the organization for growth and a capital campaign.

Position posted: 07/14/2020

Two Virtual Meetings – June and July

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Virtual Meeting

YOU ARE INVITED – VIRTUAL MEETINGS

PLEASE CHOOSE ONE:

Thursday, June 25th starting at 9:00am

-or-

Tuesday, July 14th starting at 1:00pm

These virtual networking events will be limited to 40 guests.

You will receive the Zoom login details by email after registration.

Are you a Nonprofit Professional in transition, or someone who has a strong urge to learn more about the industry from a career/volunteer aspect? Perhaps you are a provider of services to Nonprofit Organizations and wish to network with similar people and also help those in transition? This is the group and the meeting for you!

Please Prepare Beforehand:

  • A list of organizations that you would like introductions into
  • Questions/issues you would like to discuss
  • How have you been impacted by the issues we are all facing today
  • History has shown over the ten plus years that this group has existed, that there is a lot of great information to be learned and strong networking connections to be made. We continue to encourage people who are working for a nonprofit organization, a health care organization, an institution of higher education, or a service provider, to join us.

We use Eventbrite to manage RSVPs. PLEASE continue to let others know about this group.

RSVP via EventBrite below:
Thu, Jun 25, 2020 9:00 AM EST
Nonprofit Executives – Virtual Meeting
Tue, Jul 14, 2020 1:00 PM EST
Nonprofit Executives – Virtual Meeting

 

I look forward to greeting you on our Zoom calls on June 25th and July 14th.

Leigh J. Tucker, CPA
Founder

How do we make new connections when we’re all at home?

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Making New Connections from Home

I recently signed up for an online panel discussion on the effects of the pandemic on nonprofits and their funders.  

For some reason I just assumed it was a Zoom or similar video chat. When I realized it was audio only, to my surprise, I was disappointed. I have come to appreciate seeing faces of people that I know, while also meeting new people. If these new contacts say something interesting, I can jot down their name and look them up on LinkedIn, and perhaps reach out and try to initiate a conversation.  I also love to be able to go through the participant list and, for those I know, send a brief but sincere “Hello” to them. 

As the former CFO of a conference calling company, it makes me wonder if the audio-only aspect of communicating is going away, or will at least stay significantly reduced.

In these times of work-from-home, with online video meetings replacing in-person meetings, we do run the risk of “Zoom fatigue”, but is changing the format of meetings from face-to-face to audio-only worth removing the chance to build new or solidify existing relationships and networks? 

Send me your thoughts! I’d love to hear from you.

5/20 – Boston Networking – Zoom Meeting

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YOU ARE INVITED – FIRST ZOOM MEETING

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 starting at 9:00am

This virtual networking event will be limited to 25 guests. We may schedule additional sessions if there are enough registrations.
You will be notified by email if you are registered for this session. A Zoom meeting link will be included in that email.
Are you a Nonprofit Professional in transition, or someone who has a strong urge to learn more about the industry from a career/volunteer aspect? Perhaps you are a provider of services to Nonprofit Organizations and wish to network with similar people and also help those in transition? This is the group and the meeting for you!
Please Prepare Beforehand:
  • A list of organizations that you would like introductions into
  • Questions/issues you would like to discuss
  • How have you been impacted by the issues we are all facing today
History has shown over the ten plus years that this group has existed, that there is a lot of great information to be learned and strong networking connections to be made. We continue to encourage people who are working for a nonprofit organization, a health care organization, an institution of higher education, or a service provider, to join us.
We use Eventbrite to manage RSVPs. PLEASE continue to let others know about this group.
I look forward to greeting you on our Zoom call on May 20th.
You can always keep track of future meetings at www.nonprofitexecutives.org.
Leigh J. Tucker, CPA
Founder

1/21/20 – New York Networking Event

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YOU ARE INVITED – GUEST SPEAKER

Happy Holidays! Announcing the first meeting of 2020.
Start the new year with us. 

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 from 11:30am – 1:30 pm.

This meeting will be held at the NYSSCPA office located at
14 Wall Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY
 Light lunch will be provided.

 

Please RSVP by January 16th via this link.
Are you a Nonprofit Professional in transition, or someone who has a strong urge to learn more about the industry from a career/volunteer aspect? Are you thinking of joining a board of directors?  Perhaps you are a provider of services to Nonprofit Organizations and wish to network with similar people and also help those in transition? This is the group and the meeting for you!

GUEST SPEAKER

Vivien Hoexter, President, Aviva Strategic Advising

Vivien counsels nonprofits and foundations on developing and refining strategies, marketing more effectively, and increasing both contributed and earned revenues. She coaches executives currently in leadership roles and/or transitioning to new ones. She and her team designed and produced the first Seattle Equity Summit in April 2019.

However, on January 21st,Vivien will be addressing the above, but a FOCUS of her presentation and the subsequent Q&A will be on “So you think you want to be on a Board of Directors”:

  • What does that entail?
  • What questions should I be asking?
  • How do I find a board that is a good match for them and me?

In November 2017, Hoexter and her then business partner published their first book, Big Impact: Insights & Strategies From America’s Non-Profit Leaders: “A deep and nuanced look at top leaders of foundations and nonprofits in an era when civil society is more influential than ever. If you want to know how the grand masters of the social change sector think—and how they’re attacking the biggest problems in America and the world—read this book.” ~David Callahan, Founder and Editor, Inside PhilanthropyHoexter graduated magna cum laude with a BA in History from Yale University and has an MBA in Marketing from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Due to space restrictions, this meeting will be limited to 30 attendees. However, please do feel free to forward this to other potentially interested people. We are now using Eventbrite to manage RSVPs.

We are eager to hear your feedback and comments. And PLEASE let others know about this group.I look forward to seeing you on January 21st.You can always keep track of future meetings and other interesting things happening at www.nonprofitexecutives.org. At this moment visit the website to see the videotape of #TheDancingCPA @TheEllenShow. Join the movement to support some great nonprofits in this giving season!!!

Leigh J. Tucker, CPA
Founder

The Dancing CPA – The Ellen Show

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You may have heard that I recently attended the taping of the 10th day of 12 Days of Giveaways of The Ellen Show – the show aired on Friday  What you might not know is that I had the UNBELIEVABLE opportunity to participate in the Ellen Show dance off….which I took advantage of to the Nth degree. (Click here to see what happened.)

Dancing CFO

So this has gone a bit viral. @TheEllenShow posted my “gift of dance” on Twitter and we are now over 270K views!

As it is The Giving Season, I am creating a campaign using the @TheEllenShow tag line of “I give you this gift of dance.” I want to direct the traffic to the nonprofit organizations that I work with and encourage visitors to make donations.

Support these Nonprofit Organizations Today!

Bread of Life – Food for the body…Nurture for the soul

Community Catalyst – Because we all should have a say in decisions that affect our health.

Discovery Museum  Great play is what every kid needs and every kid deserves. The cost to provide it is very low. The cost of not having it is very, very high.

Father Bill’s and MainSpring – Nobody Should be Homeless

Fenway Health – Health care should be a right, not a privilege.

Goodwill – Giving makes you feel good.

Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center, Inc. – Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness

Housing Families – Because every family deserves place to call a home.

Invest in Girls – We believe every girl should feel financially empowered.

JALSA – Devoted to engaging the community in promoting civil rights, protecting civil liberties and achieving social, economic, environmental, and racial justice.

Jane Doe, Inc. – We work to amplify the voices of all who are impacted by sexual and domestic violence and to undo the social injustices that perpetuate an abuse of power.

Just-A-Start Corporation – Celebrate the Power of a Caring Community

Keshet – Works for the full equality of all LGBTQ Jews and our families in Jewish life.

Our Daily Bread – Taunton Soup Kitchen – Food and Resource Center

The Price Center – Empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to thrive!

Samaritans Inc. – Preventing Suicide, Providing Hope

SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education.

Seeding Labs – We believe that unleashing the full potential of scientists worldwide is our best hope for fighting global diseases, feeding our growing population, and protecting our planet.

SCI Social Capital – Strengthen communities by connecting diverse individuals and organizations through civic engagement initiatives.

Science Club for Girls – Celebrating STEM collaboration, dialogue, and opportunity in our communities. 

Second Chances – Clothing Connecting Community

Sumaira Foundation – Generating global awareness of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), fundraising to help find a cure, and creating a community of support for patients + their caregivers.

Uncornered – Committed to moving proven-risk young people from the corners to college, while uncornering minds about their full potential.

Uprise Circus – We create a community of supporters for underserved kids and teach them skills for dealing with challenging situations.

The Theater Offensive – To present liberating art by, for, and about queer and trans people of color that transcends artistic boundaries, celebrates cultural abundance, and dismantles oppression.

WBUR – Boston’s NPR News Station

YW Boston – Eliminating Racism Empowering Women

Zumix – A place where every kid and teenager can express themselves through art and learn how to be successful in life doing what they most enjoy.

If you are interested in participating, and have a direct link on your website for where people can donate, please send it to me here. We will add your link to our blog post.  Once we get your organization set up, we will ask if you can share the link ‒ help keep the buzz growing! We will even provide a draft for you to post to your twitter and LinkedIN accounts.

I look forward to hearing back from you!

Sincerely,

Leigh, “The Dancing CPA”

1/14/19 Boston Networking Event

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YOU ARE INVITED – RESCHEDULED DATE

January 14, 2020 from 8:30 am to 11:00 am.

This meeting will be held at
UMASS Club, 1 Beacon St. Boston, MA 02108.

There will be light refreshments and coffee/tea provided.

Please RSVP by January 10th at Eventbrite

Are you a Nonprofit Professional in transition, or someone who has a strong urge to learn more about the industry from a career/volunteer aspect? Perhaps you are a provider of services to Nonprofit Organizations and wish to network with similar people and also help those in transition? This is the group and the meeting for you!

Guest Speaker

Deb TaftDeb Taft, CEO and co-owner, Lindauer

Deb Taft is CEO and co-owner of Lindauer, one of the world’s leading executive search and talent firms serving the nonprofit profession, with a historic focus on senior development positions. She brings over 25 years of executive and senior-level experience across the nonprofit sector, from education to healthcare/academic medicine to the youth service and voluntary sectors. Deb’s considerable expertise includes talent recruitment, retention, development and governance.

Prior to joining Lindauer, Deb was Senior Executive Vice President and Managing Director for Grenzebach Glier and Associates (GG+A), a premier global philanthropic consulting firm. Deb also served as Chief Development Officer and Interim Chief Strategy Officer for Girl Scouts of the USA. Her range of professional expertise includes executive and senior development roles at Simmons University, Tufts Medical Center and Floating Hospital for Children, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, and Concord Academy. She was a founding team member of City Year.

Deb is a member and former Chair of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Board of Directors and was last year recognized as a Leading Woman of Massachusetts by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. She serves the nonprofit industry as a member of the Editorial Review Board for Giving USA and the Industry Advisory Council, the Curriculum and Content Task Force, and the Mid-Career transition working group for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Deb holds a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and an MBA from Simmons School of Management.

Deb will speak to the group on a range of topics of interest to those interested in learning more about the world of Nonprofits, Development and Development opportunities, and for those interested in learning how to work with Retained Executive Search Firms.

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Areas addressed will include:

  • Behind the curtain of executive search: Demystifying the mysteries and ways to work well with search firms.
  • Insider Tips: The Dos, Don’ts and Don’t Even Think about Its!
  • So you want to transition into Development or Nonprofits? What does that mean? What will it take?

I look forward to seeing you on December 3rd.

You can always keep track of future meetings at www.nonprofitexecutives.org. We are eager to hear your feedback and comments. And PLEASE let others know about this group.

Leigh J. Tucker, CPA
Founder
Nonprofitexecutives.org