July Member Update
A Message from the Executive Director
Events Calendar
Program Updates
Nonprofit Community Events & News
ED CEO & C-Level Position Announcements
Thank you!
A Message from the Executive Director
Dear Members,
Happy Summer!!
At our recent Annual Meeting, Howard Behar, former President of Starbucks North America and Starbucks International delivered a phenomenal keynote address based on his book: "It's not about the Coffee." Howard provided an in depth presentation of what it takes to be an effective leader in the 21st century and how to maximize the potential of your organization. He reminded us that “It’s not about the coffee; it’s about the people.”
During the meeting members approved and welcomed our new and continuing board members, as well as introduced the following new officers:
- Chair, Megan Karch, FareStart;
- Vice Chair, Monty Montoya, SightLife;
- Past Chair, Grace Chien, Girl Scouts of Western Washington;
- Treasurer, Sue Sherbrooke, YWCA of Seattle King County and Snohomish County
- Secretary, Eric Walker, PATH.
The next item on the agenda was the announcement of our Seventh Annual Leadership Award for outstanding leadership in the nonprofit sector. This year’s award went to Robin Lester, Chief Executive Officer of Washington Women's Employment & Education (WWEE). Robin was honored for her 15 year pursuit of social justice and economic equity. Congratulations Robin! Read more about her below.
I had the pleasure of attending the installation of Steven Rathgeb Smith as the Nancy Bell Evans Professor of Public Affairs. In his remarks he talked about the trends and challenges facing the nonprofit sector. One area he talked about was the growth of the sector and the amount of civic engagement that it propagates. Given that there are about 500,000 nonprofits and growing to more than a 1 million, each with an average of 15 board members that equals a lot of community engagement. He also spoke about the increase in career movement between government and nonprofits as well as the increase in collaboration between government, private, and nonprofits. Steven noted the need for nonprofits to become more engaged in advocacy and the importance of nonprofits being involved in association organizations. Steven is the faculty director of the Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy University of Washington and served as associate dean from 2005-2007. Congratulations Steven.
Many of you have had the pleasure of meeting our new staff at the Annual Meeting, Yalonda Gill Masundirè, Member Services Manager and Trista Drake, Administrative Assistant.
Yalonda brings over 10 years of leadership experience in planning, marketing and executing events along with more than 6 years of local and international experience in building collaborations in the public, nonprofit and private sectors. As the campaign manager at the Technology Access Foundation she developed and organized an extensive campaign plan to raise $9 million. In 2004, Yalonda was the Deputy Political Director for the Gregoire for Governor campaign and has worked with a number of other political candidates on their campaigns. She serves on the board of the University of Washington Fundraising Management Program Advisory Board and the South Seattle Crime Prevention Council.
Trista's diverse career background enables her to keep Executive Alliance humming. She has extensive customer services experience, from owning a professional pet-care company to associate analyst to training coordinator. Trista provided a high level of customer service to outside vendors as well as internal business partners and upper management while maintaining 100% on-time performance goals. She has consisting handled the planning and production of more than 3,000 direct mail communication which included programming, updating and maintaining the extensive database. Trista brings her experience in working in a fast-paced environment while providing a high level of customer service that exceeds expectations to Executive Alliance.
How many of you blog? I have been looking into the creating a blog and found a # of good ones out there. Two that I look at on a semi-regular basis are:
The Corner Office; http://www.blogs.bnet.com/ceo The blogger is William Holstein, former editor in chief of Chief Executive magazine and Directorship Magazine. Holstein has spent years observing and writing about U.S. CEOs and boards of directors. In The Corner Office, he weights in on big questions facing CEOs and boards around the country. While his focus is on for-profit companies, the trends he tracks can affect the nonprofit world as well.
A Humane Notion; http://www.hsus.typepad.com/wayne/ The blogger is Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States. Nearly every weekday, Pacelle uses his blog to post passionate essays advocating for the Humane Society’s positions on legislation, regulation and any kind of animal-welfare-related issue. His blog is a great example of the power of a CEO’s voice evangelizing on behalf of an organization.
Have a wonderful summer!
Melany __________________________________________
Events Calendar
Please RSVP for all events and meetings!!
RSVP@exec-alliance.org or 206.328.3836
SchmoozeFest
When: Thursday, July 17, 2008
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hosted By: SightLife
www.sightlife.org
221 Yale Ave N #450
Seattle, WA 98109-5490
Fee: $5 with reservations
$10 at the door
RSVP: rsvp@exec-alliance.org by July 15th
The Eye Bank Association of America has announced its top eye banks of 2007. With 2,801 corneas placed for transplant, SightLife is officially the largest eye bank in the United States!
Come tour the nations largest eye bank center.
Enter our SchmoozeFest Contest: The member who brings the most guests will win a Grand Prize -- All Expense Paid Registration for EA's Peer Coaching Program* starting Fall 2008
*Refer to the Peer Coaching Program description for more details.
Co-Sponsored Events
MissionWise & EA Present:
Your Organization's Intellectual Property:
Know It, Protect It, and Profit From It -- Workshop
When: Wednesday, July 16, 2008
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: The Flagship REI – South Meeting Room
222 Yale Ave North
Seattle, WA
www.rei.com/map/store/11 (Map & Directions)
Fee: $75 fee will be waived for this session. In lieu of fees, MissionWise is asking attendees to participate in a short focus-group session (11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) following the presentation which will help us better understand needs and interest in future topics. A light breakfast will be served
RSVP: www.missionwise.org
Take advantage of this informative workshop where participants will consider the different forms of intellectual property and learn how to assess, protect and capitalize on their intellectual property.
Click here for workshop flyer:
EA Committee Meetings
Membership Committee Meeting
On summer hiatis, next meeting in September.
Do you like to talk to others, learn about what other nonprofits are doing, discuss new ideas for member programs, then the Membership Committee is for you. Join this dynamic group of individuals in creating a very member centric organization. The Membership Committee meets the first Thursday of the month at 8:30 a.m. at EA’s office except for July and August.
If you want to get involved in either committee, please contact Melany Brown at mbrown@exec-alliance.org or call her at 206-328-3836.
Public Policy Committee Meeting
On summer hiatis, next meeting in September
Executive Alliance works to get our member organizations “at the table” when policy decisions are being made. Acting as a liaison between area nonprofits and regional government agencies and officials, EA helps to facilitate the flow of information between them.
We advocate on behalf of both our membership and the entire nonprofit community, following local legislation and public policy issues that affect regional nonprofits. EA is actively advocating in many communities throughout the region.
For additional information about, or to get involved in, EA’s advocacy work, please contact us. The Public Policy Committee meets the second Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at the Hearing, Speech, Deafness Center, except for July and August.
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Program Updates
2008 Leadership Award
The Seventh Annual Leadership Award for Outstanding Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector is presented to Robin Lester, Chief Executive Officer of Washington Women’s Employment & Education (WWEE).
WWEE is a long-standing nonprofit agency offering education and training to low-income participants leaving welfare and entering the workforce in King and Pierce Counties. WWEE has helped nearly 13,000 people break the cycle of poverty and build self-confidence.
For the past 15 years, Robin Lester has worked tirelessly in pursuit of social justice and economic equity for the underprivileged in our communities. She has committed her time and talent to assisting low income families, especially single women with children to gain economic stability. Robin holds a law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Marketing and Finance. She is admitted to practice in the State of Washington and the U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington.
Robin is responsible for the overall operations of the agency. This includes working in partnership with the board to lead the agency in achieving its stated mission through the strategic planning process, provide progressive and pro-active leadership in the employment and training, and non-profit communities and to provide relationship management with external partners and stakeholders.
Previously, Robin was the Director of Legal Services for the King County Bar Associations, (KCBA) providing civil legal services to low-income residents of King County. Robin was instrumental in starting the first Housing Justice Project in the State of Washington. During Robin’s tenure KCBA received the prestigious Harrison Tweed National Award for the outstanding national pro bono program of the year.
Robin has been involved with community-based boards, commissions and task forces over the past 15 years in the Puget Sound area and is currently Secretary of the South King Council of Human Services; a leader on the Pierce County Asset Building Coalition Executive Committee; Legislative Committee member of the Pierce County Human Services Coalition and provides pro bono legal services through the Thurston County Volunteer Legal Clinics.
Congratulations, Robin for your outstanding service and leadership!
The Executive Alliance Leadership Award honors leaders whose actions exemplify EA’s mission to advance a powerful nonprofit sector, supporting a vibrant community and thriving economy. Please see the EA website www.exec-alliance.org for award criteria and past awards recipients.
Peer Coaching Program
Remember the last time you had to make a tough decision and you felt like there was no one you could bounce your thoughts off of? Well, if you had been in a peer coaching group you would have 6-8 of your peers to bring your question to.
Executive Alliance’s Peer Coaching Program is designed especially for CEO/Executive Directors, Chief Financial Officers and Development Directors.
Peer Coaching circles are highly focused groups of peers who meet regularly to assist each other with problem solving and expanding perspectives / alternatives. These facilitated groups are composed of six to eight members who are able to commit to active participation, meeting once a month over eight months.
Confidentiality is a strong expectation. Meetings will be 3 hours with logistics managed by Executive Alliance. We will be forming Circles in late August to begin meeting in October. An orientation meeting will be held in early September. In order for the model to be successful, members are expected to attend regularly.
How they work?
- Each group member brings their own issues to the group and gets an equal time slot each session
- Members choose their own issues to explore and resolve, then take a complete look at the situation, explore alternatives, set realistic goals, take actions
- Coaching involves a variety of approaches and skills, including attentive listening, probing questions, brainstorming, supportive challenges, occasionally sharing materials and personal experiences
Email Yalonda Gill Masundirè at ygill@exec-alliance.org or call her at 206-328-3836 to get more information.
Why face your organization’s challenges alone, when you can get the support and encouragement from your peers.
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Nonprofit Community Events
Major Gifts Seminar & Benevon Alumni Panel
Major Gifts: Finding the Perfect Donors
Presenter: Laura Fixler
Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Time: 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hilton Bellevue
300 112th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98004
Cost: No Fee to Attend To register: Go to http://sforce.benevon.com/intros/western.htm and fill out the registration form. RSVP Required! Space is Limited.
Questions: Contact Jan Slack at 206-428-2156 or jan.slack@benevon.com.
Learn a tested system to identify and cultivate donors who love your mission—donors who will give for operations, capital, and endowment. Find out how to grow your organization’s visibility in the community and engage your board in the fundraising process without requiring that they ask for money. This entry level workshop is designed for board members, executive directors, CEOs, and fund development professionals. By the end of this seminar you will have the fundamentals to embark on the path to sustainability and grow your major gifts programs year after year.
If you are unable to attend this session, please visit our Introductory Sessions Web page at benevon.com/introductions/default for information about conference call opportunities and other live in-person sessions in your area.
MEDC Cultural Competency Trainings
From Awareness to Action:
Skill Building for Cultural Competency
This interactive 2-day training workshop integrates anti-racism work with cultural competency, setting a foundation for understanding cultural competency through a social justice lens. Participants will engage in self-examination, both personally and organizationally, to identify the next steps to move forward in the journey of cultural competence. Participants will also begin to develop an action plan for successful implementation of culturally competent policies, procedures, practices, programs and services.
Upcoming trainings:
- October 1 & 2, 2008 @ 9:00 - 4:30 pm
- December 9 & 10, 2008 @ 9:00 - 4:30 pm
Register:
- $225 (Lunch is included with registration)
- Discounts available for MEDC members and organizations sending 3 or more participants.
- Please click here to download the registration form
Contact:
Minority Executive Directors Coalition
Phone: 206-325-2542
Email: training@medcofkc.org
Save the Date
2008 National Philanthropy Day ceremony on Thursday, November 20th, at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel.
Board Recruitment Made Easy
Are you looking to recruit people to your board? United Way of King County’s volunteer connecting website has functionality specific to board called Board Connections. Board Connections includes several board-specific fields for the organization as well as enhanced matching capabilities for individuals seeking board openings. Last year more than 100 potential board members contacted organizations seeking board members through this web-matching tool.
For those organizations already registered on the UWKC site, you can post your board or committee listing by creating a new board opportunity following the instructions below. They suggest you review your agency's overall listing at this time to ensure all of the information is correct and current.
If you have previously posted a board opportunity, please ensure your opportunity has not expired. Opportunities are expired after one year of being on the site. It’s easy to bring the opportunity back to life simply by updating the wording.
If your organization is not already registered, just click on the website below and start your registration process.
To post an opportunity
- Go to: www.uwkc.org/volunteer/solutions/agencies
- Click on already registered and log-in to your organization's account
- Click on the "Agency Listing" tab to review your listing for accuracy
- Click on the "Board" tab to create a profile with general information about your organization's governance (this information will appear on all board/committee listings, even if a listing is for a committee or advisory group)
Follow the instructions and complete the board information and board position sections.
Click on "About Board Connections" for additional information and frequently asked questions.
Note: You only need to create the board profile this first time - and can revise the information by clicking "Edit Board Information" at any time. To add additional listings, perhaps board sub-committees, simply click on the "Board" tab and scroll down to "Add a Board Position".
The more fields you fill in, the more an individual will know whether it might be a good match for their interests. Through Board Connections you can post an opening for your board, commission, advisory board, or sub-committee of your board.
United Way frequently talks with corporate and leadership groups encouraging them to consider joining nonprofit boards and to use this website as a way to find a board. Please take the time to post your board opportunity now so your information will be included!
As always, let them know if you have any questions about this process. 206-461-3656
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Executive Director CEO & C-Level Positions
Arts Ed Washington Communications and Membership Manager
For a detailed position profile click here. Electronic Submissions Only. Please send a cover letter, resume, references and three writing/publication samples to: Una McAlinden, Executive Director, info@artsedwashington.org The position will remain open until filled. Please, no phone calls.
First Place Director of Finance & Administration
For a detailed position profile click here. This position is responsible for providing financial stability and cost efficiency by performing accounting, auditing and budgeting duties, including benefit administration, cash flow projections, financial statement preparation, inventory control, and resource allocation. The Director of Finance & Adminstration also acts as the purchasing agent for the organization. In addition to financial duties, this position oversees Facilities and contractor relationships.
Resumes to kkirsch@firstplaceschool.org
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington Chief Executive Officer
The Council’s jurisdiction offers a diverse mix of communities, from the sophistication of the Portland Metro area, the Columbia River Valley, seacoast towns, the Willamette Valley, to Remote Mountain and high-desert areas. Life in Oregon has been famous for generations; consider exploring what Oregon and Southwest Washington can do for you, and what you can do for the girls of Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Robert Perodeau, Principal
Evergreen Executive Source, LLC
P.O. Box 412 Haddonfield, NJ 08033-0412
Voice (800) 221 6663 Fax (800) 451 1451
Hilltop Children's Center Executive Director
For a detailed position profile click here. Submit a resume and cover letter to yazmin@hilltopcc.org or via regular mail to Yazmin Mehdi, c/o Hilltop Children's Center, 2400 8th Ave W, Seattle WA 98119. Open until filled.
Neighborhood Free Medical Clinic Executive Director, Lacey
For a detailed position profile, click here. Submit a resume and cover letter to office@nfreemc.org or via regular mail to Sheila Graham, c/o
Neighborhood Free Medical Clinic, 3045A Carpenter Road, Lacey, WA 98503
Tacoma Regional Convention and Visitor Bureau Executive Director
For a detailed position profile click here. To nominate a candidate or apply, please contact: Dave Osmer, Hagel & Company, Phone: 425-643-4223, Email:dave@hagel.net.
University Heights Community Center Association Executive Director
For a detailed position profile click here. Please send resume with cover letter and salary requirements with attention: ED Position, University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105-4341 or email to director@uhcca.org. Position open until filled. UHCCA is an equal-opportunity employer.
Washington State Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (WCSAP)
Interim Associate Director
For a detailed position profile click here. Please submit an application packet containing: cover letter, resume, and release of information to WCSAP as soon as possible to 4317 6th Ave SE, #102, Olympia, WA, 98503. This position will remain open until filled.
Women's Funding Alliance Finance and Administration Director
For a detailed position profile click here. The Finance and Administration Director is responsible for management and oversight of WFA’s operations, including budgeting and audit prep, financial planning and operational systems. This position will not do our bookkeeping, but will need to be able to analyze financial statements and create short and long-term financial plans.
Part-time, .40/.45 FTE (15-18 hours per/week) Possibility of growing into a more hours. Evenings and weekends as needed.
The Women’s Funding Alliance is at an exciting and critical growth stage. Our revenue has been on a steady incline (increasing 50% over the last three years), we are attracting more potential donors as a result of our report, A Closer Look, and we are becoming more strategic in our grant making and other programs. We have both great opportunities and great challenges ahead of us. Thus, having a strong infrastructure is more important than ever and this position is critical toward that effort. We are looking for someone who has both a passion for our mission and a passion and drive for administrative work.
This is a new position at WFA. Because we are pacing our growth, we don’t need a full-time person at this time.
This position is open until end of day July 7. Send cover letter and resume to:
LeAnne Moss, Executive Director
leanne@wfalliance.org
Habitat for Humanity Seattle/South King County
Chief Executive Officer
For a detailed postion profile click here. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Waldron & Company; 1100 Olive Way, Suite 1800; Seattle, WA 98101; 206 441-4144, 206-441-5213 fax; info@waldronhr.com.
Eastisde Domestic Violence
Eastside Domestic Violence Program seeking seasoned supervisor with knowledge of housing/shelter. Director is responsible for the oversight of emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. For a detailed position profile (Click Here- please paste the following link: http://www.edvp.org/AboutEDVP/jobview.aspx?ID=86 ) To apply, please contact EDVP at 425-562-8840 ext. 402 or visit www.edvp.org EOE/AA
For inclusion of a listing please contact Executive Alliance at
206-328-3836 or e-mail us at info@exec-alliance.org. Please contact us when a position has been filled. We will include the announcement for two member update cycles.
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