Posts Tagged: executive director

Voices from the Third Sector

Leadership: Multi-tasking while staying focused

Posted on March 24, 2014 by | No comments
Karen Geger HeadsUp

Introducing our featured Executive Director for this month: Karen Gager, Executive Director at HeadsUp in Rhode Island. Here Karen shares some advice relative to common struggles cited by many of our readers: limited financial and human resources. We think you’ll relate to Karen’s challenges and hope you’ll be able to benefit from her tips on how to think […]

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Voices from the Third Sector

Life’s Journey Leads to Helping Others Reach Potential

Posted on March 2, 2014 by | No comments
Gerald Brown, The Salvation Army, TN, Executive Director of Development

  Gerald Brown has been part of Middle Tennessee’s nonprofit scene for more than 12 years. With his genuine southern charm and easygoing style, it’s no surprise that he knows a lot of people from networking like a star.  And, while his networking ability is key in opening doors, it’s his acumen for cultivating relationships, […]

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Five Minute Interview

Best Advice: Trust your gut

Posted on February 2, 2014 by | 1 comment
Jane Weaver

Recently, Third Sector Today had the pleasure of meeting up with Jane Weaver, Interim Executive Director of Alzheimer’s Association of Western Carolina. Prior to joining Alzheimer’s, Jane also held executive posts at National Kidney Foundation and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The eldest of seven siblings, a mother, a wife, professional experience in hospitality and nonprofit—yes, she admits, she […]

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Voices from the Third Sector

The Mystery Behind Great Nonprofit Leaders

Posted on January 6, 2014 by | 4 comments
Image: Sailom at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

We are happy to introduce Shayla Price, Executive Director of the National Search Dog Alliance-and very pleased to share her insights on the trademarks of great nonprofit leaders.

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Voices (and spirits?) from the Past

Posted on September 27, 2013 by | No comments
zombie from The Red Mill Village and Museum

If you happen to live in New Jersey or have ever even seen a calendar in that state, chances are you’ve seen an image of the old mill.   Photo: redmill.org It sits front and center in the historic town of Clinton, NJ; one of the two structures flanking the scenic waterfall and watched over […]

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Safeway Foundation: 6 Steps to “Partner” with a Corporation

Posted on September 9, 2013 by | 10 comments
Christy Duncan Anderson, Executive Director of The Safeway Foundation

Ever wanted to know what a potential for-profit partner is thinking when evaluating opportunities? I had the pleasure of meeting Christy Duncan Anderson at the Cause Marketing Forum in Chicago last spring. As the Executive Director of The Safeway Foundation, she has had the incredible experience of being able to work with and help numerous causes through effective partnering. Conversely, she has also witnessed attempts that inspired her to contribute the following list of pointers for nonprofits on How to Partner in hopes that it can be used as a guide to better direct causes looking for partners.

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It Takes More than a Big Heart

Posted on August 26, 2013 by | No comments
Photo: Resource Center of Somerset

Recently I sat down for coffee with Christine Schaumburg, Executive Director at Resource Center of Somerset in NJ. She shared her journey with me ..along with tips on what an effective Executive Director needs to bring to the table.

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