April Member Update
A Message from the Executive Director
Members In the News
Events Calendar
Program Updates
Nonprofit Community Events & News
ED CEO & C-Level Position Announcements
Thank you!
A Message from the Executive Director
Dear Members,
There is only a little over 2 weeks before the 14th Washington State Nonprofit Conference. It is an exciting time here at EA. We have over 500 people attending. There are 40 exhibitors showcasing their innovative products and services. Of course this conference is possible because of all the people who come together to help plan and organize the best possible conference for you.
Volunteers include CJ Dorgeloh, Susie Burdick (Hearing Speech Deafness Center), Juliet Eleveld (Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy Daniel J Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington), Kasa Tupua & Danielle Potter (Seattle University Master of Public Administration & Executive Master of Nonprofit Leadership), Lee Harper (Northshore Senior Center), Mike Hatzenbeler (Provail); Renee Mona & Muriel Dance (Antioch University), Daniel Wiebe (HomeStreet Bank), Grace Chien (Girl Scouts of Western Washington), Putnam Barber (Idealist), Beth Minkler (Solid Ground), and Keith Everett. Special thanks to Mike Bisesi, Seattle University and Steve Smith, University of Washington for their support.
Each year Executive Alliance hosts a Town Hall meeting where we solicit from our members what are the public policy that are important to you. This year’s event is being held on April 22nd featuring former Mayor Norm Rice as our keynote speaker. For more detail information click here.
Our recent co-sponsored with Pacific Continental Bank Cash Flow Workshop was a success. Participants were given helpful tips and tricks on managing our finances using cash flow spreadsheets. Thank you to Kathe Shaw Bassett for arranging this excellent program.
The Minority Executive Directors Coalition is holding another of their 2-day Cultural Competency Workshop on April 17 & 18. 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. Click here for a brief description and visit their website for more details www.medcofkc.org.
See you at the Conference! Go to www.npconference.org and register. Register more than yourself and you save even more!!
Melany Brown
Events Calendar
Please RSVP for all events and meetings!!
ED Forum
Held in partnership with Executive Service Corps of Washington
Date: May 9th
Time:8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: 2100 Building
Fee: $10 members $15 nonmembers
RSVP: reservations@exec-alliance.org
Have you ever been faced with an issue that almost sent you around the bend? Can’t talk with your staff about it, can’t talk with your board about it and your family is tired of hearing about it.
Whether you are a seasoned or novice leader or somewhere in between, these executive director ONLY forums allow you to discuss the tough topics.
Held quarterly, these structured, yet informal meetings support your leadership development and effectiveness. Each meeting is designed to have 5-8 executive directors grouped together to discuss a topic. These table discussions allow each participant to share their challenge and or share their experience & expertise.
We all have something to share and something to learn.
Executive Alliance Annual Meeting
Date: Thursday, June 5th
Time: 8:00 to 10:30 am
Location: Spirit of Washington Center, Renton
Program Updates
Public Policy
We want your input on the issues facing the nonprofit community in King County, the Puget Sound Region, Washington State.
Executive Alliance is hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, April 22nd 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the 2100 Building. During this Town Hall meeting nonprofits representatives from the Puget Sound Region will come together and share what their concerns are. EA will gather this input and present it at the National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA) Congress in June. EA has secured former Seattle Mayor Norm Rice to open the meeting speaking about the importance of nonprofits to our communities. As an active member with the NCNA, EA participates with a network of state and regional nonprofit associations serving over 20,000 members in 41 states. NCNA works to link local organizations to a national audience. Please come and join us at the Town Hall meeting and have your voice heard! For more information go to Town Hall meeting.
Click here to make your reservation for the April 22nd Town Hall Meeting.
On February 20, 2008, EA sent a letter to the Attorney General (AG), Rob McKenna’s office about concerns over HB 1114; the 2007 bill concerning the marketing of estate distribution documents, and its potential impact on nonprofits’ ability to consult with potential donors. While EA understands and applauds the effort to crack down on unethical practices, we are concerned that the language of the statute may have some unintended consequences for legitimate nonprofit organizations and their charitable giving officers. EA requested guidance from the AG in interpreting HB1114 and the impact it will have on the nonprofit sectors efforts to introduce new donors to the charitable opportunities available in financial and estate planning. EA looks forward to the AG’s response and will update our EA members as soon as we can.
If you are impacted by the Employee Hour Tax or ‘Head’ Tax for companies with employees working in Seattle check the EA website for more information and the computation worksheet: http://www.exec-alliance.org/documents/Headtax2jan.pdf
SENATE BILL 6829 concerning the increase of individual raffle ticket prices from $25 to $100 passed the House and moved on to the Senate. On 01/25/08 the bill was referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Development. EA will keep you informed of its progress through the Senate.
Nancy L. Belcher, MPA, Ph.D.
Public Policy Manager
We are continuing to move ahead with our partnership with the Prosperity Partnership with our work on Housing, Taxes and Board & Commissions.
NP3 - Housing:
The Nonprofit Partners for Prosperity Housing Committee (NP3-H), chaired by Carla Okigwe, Housing Development Consortium, develops affordable housing priorities from the perspective of the nonprofit sector and gives input to the Prosperity Partnership’s housing agenda.
The Prosperity Partnership last year set up a Regional Housing Work Group to give comments on the Puget Sound Regional Council’s draft Vision 2040 Plan and to develop consensus strategies to increase affordable housing throughout the four-county region. The Work Group consists of representatives from the for-profit building industry, nonprofit low income housing, civic and business leaders, and government, and is staffed by the PSRC. The Work Group has two subcommittees – (1) to promote affordable housing strategies and give technical assistance to local governments and (2) to implement the Work Group’s selected state legislative priorities.
The work of NP3-H has ensured nonprofit representation on the Work Group and its two subcommittees and has been active in ensuring that the nonprofit voice is heard in this initiative. We’re currently gearing up to develop our 2009 legislative priorities and work plan. For more information on this committee, contact jtrupin@exec-alliance.org.
There a a number of opportunities on various Board & Commissions coming up in the next few months. If you are interested in applying for any of these, click on the link below and also let Jessica Trupin know of your interest so that we can send a letter of support.
NP3 Boards and Commissions:
Link to http://www.exec-alliance.org/NP3BoardsandCommissions.htm for more info.
Upcoming Boards and Commissions openings (Governors)
http://www.governor.wa.gov/boards/profiles/169.asp - Children’s Trust of Washington – deadline ASAP for June
http://www.governor.wa.gov/boards/profiles/103.asp - Human Rights Commission – deadline ASAP for June
http://www.governor.wa.gov/boards/profiles/119.asp - Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee – deadline ASAP for June
Upcoming Boards and Commissions openings (Seattle):
http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/boards.htm#CTTAB - Citizens Telecommunication and Technology Advisory Board – deadline, April 28th Form 990 - Comments
The new form 990 instructions have been released. Click here to view them at the IRS website.
The comment period ends June 1. Comments can be emailed to Form990Revision@irs.gov.
Nonprofit Community Events and News
Major Gifts Seminar & Benevon Alumni Panel
Presenters: Laura Fixler and Terry Axelrod
Date: Friday May 2, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE, Seattle WA 98105
Cost: Free
To register: go to http://sforce.benevon.com/intros/western.htm scroll down to this session, and click “Register.”
Questions: Contact Jan Slack at 206-709-9400 ext. 131 or jan.slack@benevon.com.
Join us for this special major gifts seminar and panel representing Seattle area organizations that have successfully implemented the Benevon Model to embark on the path
to financial sustainability. This program is designed to empower all nonprofits to get off the treadmill of annual fundraising. Learn how to integrate your organization's mission into the cultivation of major gifts donors, and see how to weave your mission into any type of event
so that donors and benefactors stay connected to their passion for your work.
The Cascade Center for Public Service and Leadership at the Evans School of Public Affairs
*EA Member Benefit
For information and registration on offered courses click here. Executive Alliance Members benefit from a 10% discount on all courses except the Executive Management Program and the Pacific Northwest Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute. The Executive Alliance Members discount code for FY 2007-2008 is: 0809EA. There is a line on the online and paper registration forms under billing information that says “group discount code” – all EA members need to put the EA code in that line and it will trigger our registration system to give a discount.
Series Courses March-April
Strategic Marketing in the Public Sector
March 17-19, 2008
Nancy Lee, MBA
Policy and Politics of Budgeting
March 24-28, 2008
Arnold Howitt, Ph.D. and Dwight Dively, Ph.C.
NEW!! Coaching: Performance Improvement for Individuals and Teams
April 7-8, 2008
Carlie Casey, Ph.D. and Kim Loop, BFA
NEW!! Mapping, Planning, and Action: A Framework for Strategy
April 24-25, 2008
Diana Gale, Ph.D. and David Harrison, MPA
Effective Management in a Political Environment
April 28-May 2 Diana Gale, Ph.D., David Harrison, MPA and Larisa Benson, MPA
Survey and Database Project underway at Historic Seattle
Historic Seattle, a nonprofit organization dedicated to architectural preservation, is developing a database catalog highlighting the historic and heritage preservation themed collections of books, periodicals, photographs, reports, etc. maintained by public libraries, historical associations, colleges and universities, city government and regional archives and museums throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Through funding from King County’s 4Culture, the database catalog will be accessible to everyone electronically via Historic Seattle’s website, www.historicseattle.org. It will provide a singular access point to the vast historic collections stewarded by numerous organizations throughout the area.
In order to create the database, a survey was developed and sent to 280 organizations throughout Washington and Oregon on March 12, 2008. The nineteen question survey asks for specific information regarding each organization and the collections they manage. The database created with the survey results will help all institutions regardless of size become part of a cooperative community of organizations emphasizing and providing accessibility to the rich historic preservation themed collections in the Pacific Northwest.
For more information regarding this project please contact Kji Kelly at Historic Seattle, kjik@historicseattle.org.
Puget Sound Partnership hosts Topic Forums
The Puget Sound Partnership is building an Action Agenda to guide Puget Sound protection and restoration. To help shape the Action Agenda, the Partnership is hosting five topic forums beginning in April, based on each of the Partnership's ecosystem goals.
The first five forums will help to synthesize our region's understanding of each of the goals in preparation for a broad ecosystem-wide forum in May. During these all-day working sessions, science and policy experts will:
- Review Sound-wide status and threats analyses
- Discuss our technical understanding of the problem
- Identify policy strategies needed to achieve a healthy Puget Sound
Who should attend? People attending the forums should be able to share their scientific and policy expertise in the topic areas. The meetings are open to the public.
How can I prepare? Please review the topic forum FAQ for more information about the topic forum process. Detailed materials developed for each forum will be posted on the Partnership Web site on or before April 14. If you cannot attend a forum, comments can be submitted electronically by May 6. Check our Web site for more information.
Please RSVP by e-mail for the specific meeting(s) you plan to attend by April 14.
Topic forum dates and locations
Human Health - April 22, 2008
Landmark Convention Center
47 Saint Helens Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
Water Quality - April 25, 2008
Washington State Convention & Trade Center
800 Convention Place
Seattle, WA 98101
Habitat/Land Use - April 28, 2008
Kitsap Conference Center - Fountain Room
251 1st St
Bremerton, WA 98333
Species/Biodiversity - May 1, 2008
TOC Conference Center
6003 23rd Dr W
Everett, WA 98203
Water Quantity - May 5, 2008
Edmonds Conference Center
201 4th Ave N
Edmonds, WA 98020
Save the date: May 28, all topic forums will come together to identify relationships between the topics and develop an integrated understanding of the priorities for restoring the health of the Puget Sound ecosystem. Location to be determined.
Thank you for working with us to protect and restore Puget Sound!
Please visit the Web site for more information and to learn about upcoming Puget Sound Partnership meetings. Comments and questions may be sent by replying to this e-mail or by contacting us directly at:
Puget Sound Partnership
P.O. Box 40900, Olympia, Washington 98504-0900
Toll-free: 800.54.SOUND
Phone: 360.725.5444
E-mail: actionagenda@psp.wa.gov
MEDC Cultural Competency Trainings
From Awareness to Action:
Skills 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:
- June 3 & 4, 2008 @ 9:00 - 4:30 pm
- 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
KCTS Building Lease
This building offers a unique opportunity for tenants to take full advantage of all the amenities in the KCTS 9 building, as well as its fabulous location.
Description
- 4,850 SF - 3rd Floor
Access to KCTS studios/editing suites, the building’s conference room, and break room.
- Reception service provided from 8am-6pm (no phone service)
- Highly secured building
- Abundant natural light
- Efficient floor plans
- Green views
- Open Floor Plan
- Private Elevator Access
Location
The KCTS Building is adjacent to the Seattle Center and future Gates Foundation Campus. Immediate access to Hwy-99, I-5, Monorail, as well as the South Lake Union, Queen Anne, and Belltown neighborhoods make this location perfect. Any and all imaginable neighborhood amenities are just blocks away.
Click here for more info. Contact Rich Mermelstein
206.223.1174; rich.mermelstein@colliers.com or Steve Swanicke
206.624.7416; steven.swanicke@colliers.com.
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.
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.
WithinReach Finance Manager
WithinReach is a premier resource for family health in Washington – working hard to ensure the optimal health of all families in our state. With our high-caliber dedicated staff, WithinReach is an innovative non-for-profit organization that strives for excellence in all it does. Staff at WithinReach enjoys a positive, flexible, family-friendly work environment, outstanding benefits, a strong culture of inclusion, and the opportunity to bring health and hope to thousands of families each day.Email resume and cover letter to: gailm@withinreachwa.org
Washington Appleseed Center for Law Executive Director
Washington Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest (WA Ap) is seeking an accomplished, action-oriented leader to serve as its next Executive Director (ED). WA Ap is part of the Appleseed network of 16 public interest justice centers in the U.S. and Mexico. Appleseed is dedicated to building a society where opportunities are genuine, access to the law is universal and equal, and government advances the public interest. Email addressed to Paula Littlewood, Board Chair, in c/o Washington Appleseed Deputy Director Carrie Evans at cevans@waappleseed.org
Social Venture Partners Seattle (SVP Seattle) Program Assistant
For a detailed position profile click here. Please submit cover letter (2 pages maximum) and resume to info@svpseattle.org with the subject line “Program Assistant” no later than April 21, 2008. Position is open until filled, however SVP ideally seeks to have a person in place by June, 2008.
New Futures Executive Director
For a detailed position profile click here. Applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest to Susana Schuarzberg, susanas@newfutures.us, who will coordinate this process for the Selection Committee. Email applications are preferred, but candidates may also mail materials to PO Box 66958, Burien, WA, 98166. Confidential questions about this position may be addressed to Ruth Dickey, ruthd@newfutures.us, 206-248-9647 x15. Resumes and letters of interest for this position should be submitted by April 11, 2008.
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.
21 Acres Executive Director
For a detailed position profile click here. Send cover letter and resume. In your cover letter please address the following:
- Why you want to work with 21 Acres and how it fits in to your overall career objectives.
- Address your strengths that align with the job responsibilities.
- Provide two professional references and their contact information.
Send materials to: 21 Acres; Attn: Debora Boeck; P.O. Box 2001;
Woodinville,WA 98072.
Art Corps Executive Director
For a detailed position profile click here. In addition to a cover letter (2 pages max) and resume, we require applicants to view the video at http://www.artscorps.org/Galler/video.html and write a critical response to the themes in the video (Limit to 400 words or less). Discuss them in terms of community-based education, social justice and the place of art in society. Send the above to employment@artscorps.org with the subject line "ED Position Submission." Position is open until filled. Arts Corps ideally seeks to have a person in place by June, 2008.
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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