Throughout her work, Jackie helps nonprofit organizations to participate in collaborative programs, services and workspace solutions. Jackie manages the NonProfit Center’s mix of organizational learning, professional development and wellness activities. She assisted with the development of the center’s Shared Space, providing affordable workstations and offices for smaller organizations who co-locate. She is the lead author for “Shared Services: a Guide to Creating Collaborative Solutions for Nonprofits,” recently published by Tides. She is currently working to expand shared purchasing and volunteer management services at the center. Previously, as Manager of Consulting Services at Center for Women and Enterprise, Jackie oversaw the offering of strategic, financial and communications consulting services to support the needs of small business owners. Before that, she worked as Project Manager at Environmental Defense Fund where she was responsible for partnering with companies to create effective environmental solutions. Jackie currently volunteers for Brotes de Esepranza, an environmental and community action group for second graders at the Amigos school. She earned Masters in Business Administration from Yale University and a Masters in Environmental Management from Yale University.
Anita has been involved in nonprofit management for 15 years. In her current position, she focuses on building coalitions for community real estate development and alliances as strategies for program growth, capacity building and financial stability. Anita has built effective coalitions to develop over a quarter of a million dollars of mixed use arts and commercial spaces. She has designed effective mergers for arts organizations and advised educational, social service, and community arts organizations on the viability of strategic alliances. Previously, as director of business development and planning at New England Foundation for the Arts, Anita was responsible for day-to-day operations of a $5.5m foundation. Before that, she worked in various positions in the public sector, developing fiscal and management policy for state and local governments. Anita has served on several boards of nonprofit organizations, including Friends of Fort Point Channel, Teen Voices, the Arts and Business Council and Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre. She earned a MBA in business administration from UMass Amherst and a BS in Economics from Clark University.
Roger has been involved in information technology for 18 years. In his current position, he has used strategic alliances to match nonprofit organizations with Information Technology Solution Providers in order to offer strategic and hands-on IT assistance and outsourcing. Previously, as Senior VP, BIO at PNC Financial Services Group, Roger was responsible for information technology, finance, accounting and operations for the state and NASD compliance line of business. Here he coordinated many strategic alliances to support his own business group as well as recommending strategic vendors for PNC. He has served as liaison to the PFPC and PNC Financial Services Group corporate IT teams, reporting to the Chief Information Officer of PFPC with a dotted line to the Line of Business Executive Vice President. He earned Masters in Business Administration from Northeastern University and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University. He is a member of Boston Society for Information Management, SIM, the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Merrimack Valley Venture Forum.
Deidre has been involved in non-profit and project management for 19 years. In her current position, she is responsible for creating strategic partnerships with local and international organizations. Previously, as VP at Brighton Development Corporation, Deidre was responsible for general organizational management responsibilities and for creating partnerships with for-profit and non-profit organizations as well as public entities. These partnerships, were critical to developing award-winning housing and neighborhood revitalization projects. Before that, she worked as Director of National Consulting and Project Manager at is Artspace Projects Inc. where she was responsible for identifying opportunities and partners for housing, live workspace, and historic preservation projects in new geographic areas. Additionally, she trained local nonprofit organizations' staff and board to prepare them for participation as general partners in development transactions. She earned Bachelors in International Relations Diplomacy from University of Minnesota and a Loeb Fellowship from Harvard.
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.
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$ 110.00
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