Most Executive Directors wear multiple hats in an organization, and end up doing far more than their job description calls for. To avoid burnout and keep the organization on track, an Executive Director needs to delegate responsibilities effectively, and invest staff, volunteers and stakeholders with a sense of ownership in the organization`s success. This session will explore the following topics:
- The role of the Executive Director as visionary, mentor and confidante - Founder’s syndrome and how to combat it - Building a leadership pyramid from within to include staff and volunteers - Knowing when it is time for an Executive Director to move on - Getting board members to rise to the challenge of succession planning This session will identify the strategies and best practices used by successful Executive Directors so that you can determine whether you are running your organization at its full potential. This session is intended for Executive Directors, Board Members and Senior Staff.
Mark has been involved in executive leadership for 12 years. In his current position, he is responsible for leading the growth of the organization including fund raising, budget management, strategic planning and artistic development. He continues to build and lead over 100 staff, team leaders, and volunteers toward successful arts education and performance opportunities. Previously, as Director of Stage Production for the Pacific Symphony in Orange County Ca, Mark was responsible for leading all aspects of concert production. He led the execution of over 200 performances yearly working with various artists. Before that, he worked as Executive Director at Mount of Olives where he was responsible for all aspects of music and production. He built teams that would help lead aspects of music and production including performance groups, technical, theater, video. He was part of executive leadership committee for a capital campaign to raise $2.3 million dollars for renovations and remodeling. Mark currently serves as Board Member for CYT Spokane. He earned a BA in Sociology from Azusa Pacific University. He is a member of Friends of Manito and Philharmonic Society of Orange County.
Jan has been involved in executive leadership training for 14 years. In his current position, he is responsible for leadership training and coaching, strategic and business planning, and change management services for over 100 non-profit clients. Jan plans and develops successful revenue diversity strategies, and sometimes serves as interim CEO. He has trained and coached over 70 non-profit executives in improved leadership skills, and has served as lead faculty for a nine-day leadership class for nonprofit CEOs across the US. Previously, as Executive Director at Washington Citizens for Recycling, Jan forged strategic partnerships leading to success in developing markets for recycled materials. Jan diversified the budget by developing a major gifts program, and implementing earned income strategies. While managing staff of seven, he increased revenue by 300 percent. Before that, he worked as Owner and Manager at Great Earth Vitamins where he led a franchise of a national chain. Jan currently serves as Mentor for many nonprofit employees and individuals seeking to work in the sector. He earned a BS in Engineering from Stanford University. He is a member of Executive Alliance, and the Alliance for Nonprofit Management.
Anh works as a consultant in leadership and team development and as an executive coach. In her current position, she designs and leads training programs on signature leadership, feedback skills, generational awareness, and work-life balance. She combines her skills as an applied behavioral scientist with extensive intercultural communication and business knowledge. Previously, Anh worked in the corporate field as an international turn-around manager in Europe, Asia, and North America. Her focus was to transform non-functional teams consisting of diverse multicultural individuals into dedicated high impact teams working toward the common goal of improving bottom line profits. She earned a Masters of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science, from the Leadership Institute of Seattle. She is an ICF certified coach. A lifelong learner, she has studied Systems Constellation facilitation, and Advanced Process Facilitation Methodology.
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Hotel Accommodations
Most hotels near the Leadership Series venue are within the $100 - $189 per night range. The following hotels are within a three-mile radius of the 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
8:30 AM-12:00 PM