Kris has been involved in volunteer management for 18 years. In her current position, she is an Adjunct Professor at Simmons College. Previously, as Associate Director of Volunteer Services at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Kris was the head of 800 service volunteers and the management of their councils, organizational contributions, affiliated risks, and programming. Before that, she worked as Director of Volunteer and Community Access Services at Brigham and Women's Hospital where she was responsible for the management of 2,000 service volunteers, numerous community partners, hospital-wide employee events and the build-out of parent company's first on-site childcare center. Kris has worked in creatively and professionally enhancing volunteer programs and departments for high profile organizations such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Citizens Bank, the Boston Marathon, and ESPN. Volunteer roles have included board leadership, committee organizing, and her favorite, assistant soccer coach. She earned a Master's in Communications Management from Simmons College and a B.S. in Sport Management from Guilford College.
At the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, Melissa is responsible for the oversight of all aspects of the volunteer program. This includes 150 volunteers that provide over 45,000 hours (21.5 FTE) of direct services to individuals and communities. She is also involved in developing and delivering training curriculums for volunteers and communities. Previously, as the Director of Administration and Finance for a non-profit research and educational institution, Melissa was responsible for instituting financial management and budgeting systems as the agency’s budget grew by thirty percent. She worked closely with the volunteer Board of Directors to manage the growth of the agency. Melissa earned an MBA in non-profit management from Boston University and a BA in Russian/Political Science from McGill University.
Joanna has been involved in volunteer management for 10 years. In her current position, Joanna is responsible for overseeing over 5,000 volunteers, who assist with pledge drives, auctions, office assistance, as well as provide studio tours, work in the WGBH gift shop, and more. In 2008, Joanna received the PBS Development Award for Innovation for the creation of the WGBH Studio Tour Program. Previously, as Manager of Volunteer Programs and Internships at New England Aquarium, Joanna was responsible for managing all volunteer and internship activities, planning events, and developing policy for the organization. Before that, she worked as Public Programs Coordinator at The Phillips Collection where she was responsible for managing and organizing tours, running adult programs, and facilitating curatorial gallery talks. Joanna currently serves on the board of directors the Boston Jewish Film Festival and advisory board for JVS-Boston. She earned BA in psychology and art history from Brandeis University. and a MA in art history from The George Washington University. She is currently enrolled at Boston University School of Management's Institute for Nonprofit Management and Leadership.
Lori has managed volunteers for more than 28 years. She promotes informed and responsible volunteerism by organizing 650+ volunteers annually for hands-on, one-day service projects helping other charities. She also assists, trains, and provides technical assistance to companies and charities in developing their own, successful, sustainable community involvement programs. She leads the Directors of Volunteer Administration in fostering professional development by organizing programs on volunteer management, recruitment, marketing, screening, communications, and development. Previously, as Volunteer Coordinator at Zoo New England and Cambridge Cares About AIDS, Lori was responsible for all volunteer recruitment, screening, and placements, as well as designing position descriptions and working with staff that supervised volunteers. She has also served as Regional Director for Earth Share of New England, where she was responsible for training and coordinating 81-members and their volunteers for workplace philanthropy campaign events at Houghton Mifflin, HP, banks, etc. She has served as President of her MIT Class and Gift Co-Chair, leading class volunteers, donors, and staff. She earned an S.B. from MIT and an M.S. from Tufts. She is a member of the Boston Women Communicators Advisory Council and Friends of HEARTH.
The December 8, 2011 Leadership Series will take place in the Special Functions Room located in the Main College Building on Simmons College Campus. Simmons College is located only 6 miles from Logan International Airport and is easily accessible by public transportation. The full address is: Simmons College 300 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115
Simmons College accessible by both MBTA Train service (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) and by MBTA bus service. If Traveling by MBTA Train MBTA Green Line E train (Jamaica Plain to Cambridge through Boston) outbound Heath Street/ Arborway to the Simmons stop (Museum at Huntington Ave & Louis Prang). Connections: Red, Blue, and Orange Lines, and commuter rail at North Station. At the Museum Stop, exit train and take a right onto Louis Prang Street. Walk past the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The Main College Building, 300 The Fenway, will be on left. Directions by Car If Traveling from the West (also NYC and CT) Take Route 90 East (Massachusetts Turnpike) to Exit 22. Stay left and follow signs marked "Prudential Center/West 9.” Stay on Huntington Ave. west approximately 1 mile. Pass Museum of Fine Arts on right, then turn right at next light on Louis Prang St. Continue through two lights. The Main College Building, 300 The Fenway, will be on left.
If Traveling from the South (Route 3, Southeast Expressway) If traveling from the South take Route 3 north (Southeast Expressway) to Storrow Drive. Follow Storrow Drive west. Once on Storrow, stay in center lane and proceed approximately 2 miles, then get in left lane. Look for sign "Kenmore Square, Fenway, Route 1 South" and exit left, following sign for "Fenway 1 South." Do not take Kenmore Square exit. Instead, follow ramp up and exit right. Sign will say "Boylston St. Outbound, Riverway 1." You will be on Boylston Street. Stay in left lane and proceed to first light. Turn left onto Park Drive. Follow Park Drive to second light and cross Boylston Street and Brookline Avenue. Stay left. At third stoplight, bear left following "Fenway" sign. At fourth light, continue straight, crossing Brookline Avenue again. You will be on "The Fenway”. The Main College Building, 300 The Fenway, will be on right.
If Traveling from the North (Route I-93 or Route 1) If traveling from the North on Route 1-93 or Route 1, at the merge with Route 3 (the Southeast Expressway), take Storrow Drive exit. Follow Storrow Drive west. Once on Storrow, stay in center lane and proceed approximately 2 miles, then get in left lane. Look for sign "Kenmore Square, Fenway, Route 1 South" and exit left, following sign for "Fenway 1 South." Do not take Kenmore Square exit. Instead, follow ramp up and exit right. Sign will say "Boylston St. Outbound, Riverway 1." You will be on Boylston Street. Stay in left lane and proceed to first light. Turn left onto Park Drive. Follow Park Drive to second light and cross Boylston Street and Brookline Avenue. Stay left. At third stoplight, bear left following "Fenway" sign. At fourth light, continue straight, crossing Brookline Avenue again. You will be on "The Fenway”. The Main College Building, 300 The Fenway, will be on right. If Traveling from Logan International Airport (6.5 miles) If traveling from Logan International Airport take 1A south to I-93/Sumner Tunnel/Boston. Go through Sumner Tunnel. Follow sign to I-93 north. Sign will say "93 North, Storrow Drive, Cambridge." Stay in right lane and take second exit - exit 26. Sign will say "Back Bay, Storrow Drive." Stay left and follow sign for Storrow and drive west. Once on Storrow, stay in center lane and proceed approximately 2 miles, then get in left lane. Look for sign "Kenmore Square, Fenway, Route 1 South" and exit left, following sign for "Fenway 1 South." Do not take Kenmore Square exit. Instead, follow ramp up and exit right. Sign will say "Boylston St. Outbound, Riverway 1." You will be on Boylston Street. Stay in left lane and proceed to first light. Turn left onto Park Drive. Follow Park Drive to second light and cross Boylston Street and Brookline Avenue. Stay left. At third stoplight, bear left following "Fenway" sign. At fourth light, continue straight, crossing Brookline Avenue again. You will be on "The Fenway”. The Main College Building, 300 The Fenway, will be on right.
Parking at the Simmons College Due to limited parking in the urban area around Simmons, we encourage visitors to use alternative transportation when commuting to Simmons. Limited parking is available on nearby streets and private garages. There are three parking garages in the area: Simmons Garage [P1 on map] THIS GARAGE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO CFNPS ATTENDEES DUE TO THE NUMBER OF SIMMONS STUDENTS.
This garage is a public parking garage that is utilized by mall customers and area businesses. They are open from 6am -12am and have 204 parking spots on a first come, first serve basis. The garage tends to fill up after 9am. Hourly Rates: 1-1.5 hrs $5 2-2.5 hrs. $9 2.5-18 hrs. $15 They accept cash and credit cards. Walking Directions to the Special Functions Room in the Main College Building: As you exit the parking garage walk down Brookline Avenue and take a left at the street called, "The Fenway" where there is a sign that says Emmanuel College. Continue on “The Fenway.” Continue walking straight past Avenue Louis Pasteur and you will arrive at the Main College Building, at 300 The Fenway. Enter the Main College building lobby from 300 The Fenway and turn right down the hallway. Pass the stairs and turn left before the restrooms. Turn right and pass the Shepard Room and Enter the Special Functions Room. Walking time: 10 minutes. Trilogy Garage [P3 on map] 180 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02115 617-236-5558 0.6 mi – about 1 min drive to Main College Building Directions to Garage From Venue: From The Fenway, make a Right on Brookline Ave and just past Kilmanarock Street you will see the garage. There are entrances on Brookline Ave. and Kilmarnock Street.
This garage is a public parking garage that is utilized by area businesses. They are open 24 hours and have 500 parking spots on a first come, first serve basis. The garage tends to fill up after 9am. Special Rates: Early Bird (enter before 9am - exit by 7pm) $10
Hourly Rates: 1 hr. or less $5 2 hrs. or less $10 3 hrs. or less $15 4 hrs. or more $20 They accept cash and credit cards. Walking Directions to the Special Functions Room in the Main College Building: As you exit the parking garage walk down Brookline Avenue and take a left at the street called, "The Fenway" where there is a sign that says Emmanuel College. Continue on “The Fenway.” Continue walking straight past Avenue Louis Pasteur and you will arrive at the Main College Building, at 300 The Fenway. Enter the Main College building lobby from 300 The Fenway and turn right down the hallway. Pass the stairs and turn left before the restrooms. Turn right and pass the Shepard Room and Enter the Special Functions Room. Walking time: 15 minutes.
Alternate Transportation Options
Hotel Accommodations Most hotels near the Leadership Series venue are within the $175-$265 per night range. The following hotels are within a one-mile radius of the hotel. 1. Hotel Commonwealth BOOK NOW .67 miles from venue 2. Sheraton Boston Hotel BOOK NOW .89 miles from venue 3. Hilton Boston Back Bay BOOK NOW .9 miles from venue 4. Holiday Inn Brookline BOOK NOW .9 miles from venue 5. Hyatt Regency Cambridge BOOK NOW 1 mile from venue
Our unique one-on-one mentoring sessions offer you the opportunity to sit down with an experienced fundraising professional for 30 minutes to discuss any questions that are specific to your organization. Mentoring sessions cover the same topics as the seminars, and we will assign you a mentor based on his/her availability at your requested times.
Mentoring sessions are available for the cost of $0.00 per session. If you register for a full Summit pass, 0 mentoring sessions are included in the pass.
Below is a list of mentors who will be available at the Summit. Please note that you must register to attend at least one seminar in order to sign up for a mentor.
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