Who Will Succeed Your CEO? | DATIS Blog

Who Will Succeed Your CEO? | DATIS Blog: "Who Will Succeed Your CEO?

There is a major issue facing the nonprofit industry; and it is the question of who will succeed your CEO? After the end of the Vietnam War, baby boomers moved into the workforce and many eventually became CEOs of existing nonprofits or started their own. Fast-forward to today when birth rates are half of what they were in the boomer era, and you find that many nonprofits are starting to feel the pinch for a successor of their CEO."



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CT Philanthropy President to Step Down�|�The Hartford Guardian

CT Philanthropy President to Step Down�|�The Hartford Guardian: HARTFORD – Nancy Roberts, president of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy since 1991, has announced that she will step down by the end of March.

The national search for Robert’s successor, will be conducted by a search committee of the Board, led by former Council Board Chair Patricia Baker, president and CEO of the Connecticut Health Foundation. Th

Changing of the guard

Changing of the guard: "What sets these young people apart from their peers is their sudden emergence in the limelight because of the public roles they are now playing.

There's Julie Fells, 24, who has just been appointed as executive director of United Way of Highlands County, which gives out some $500,000 every year to 17 nonprofit groups and 23 programs."

Editorials | Rice impressive pick for Seattle Foundation | Seattle Times Newspaper

Editorials | Rice impressive pick for Seattle Foundation | Seattle Times Newspaper: "TAPPING former Seattle Mayor Norm Rice to head the philanthropic Seattle Foundation ensures strong continuity for one of the largest community foundations in the nation."

Several major nonprofits still without CEOs - Philadelphia Business Journal:

Several major nonprofits still without CEOs - Philadelphia Business Journal:: "The jobless rate may be rising, but a handful of arts-and-cultural organizations in Philadelphia are going through prolonged searches to fill their top positions."

PTA gets 1st male CEO :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation

PTA gets 1st male CEO :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Nation: "PTA gets 1st man as CEO

June 15, 2008


FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS

CHICAGO — Who said PTA meetings were the province of women?

For the first time in over 100 years, the national Parent Teachers Association, once known as the National Congress of Mothers, will have a man as its chief executive officer."

Pittsburgh Foundation's new leader signals that change is on the way

Pittsburgh Foundation's new leader signals that change is on the way: "We are going to do everything we can,' Mr. Curtis told the audience of donors and board members, 'to make you proud of the community foundation we have in this city.'

The promise signaled dramatic changes now under way at the 63-year-old nonprofit -- changes in management style, in funding priorities, in the role a 'community' foundation should play in a city of Pittsburgh's size."

Business Leader, Nonprofit Volunteer to Head the American Red Cross

Business Leader, Nonprofit Volunteer to Head the American Red Cross: "WASHINGTON, April 8, 2008, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Gail J. McGovern, a successful business executive and proven nonprofit fundraiser, was today named President and CEO of the American Red Cross. McGovern, who held top management positions at AT&T Corporation and Fidelity Investments, has experience running large organizations in competitive industries, and a track record for improving business performance and service delivery to the public. Currently, she teaches marketing at the Harvard Business School."

Jackson Sun - www.jacksonsun.com Life is about giving back and change, Matthews says

Jackson Sun - www.jacksonsun.com - Jackson, TN: "Life is about giving back and change, Matthews says By TONYA SMITH-KING tsmithking@jacksonsun.com Barry Matthews said farewell last Monday to an organization he's credited with having transformed in the more than 11 years he was its CEO. The United Way of West Tennessee Inc. is now looking for a new leader as Matthews heads to First State Bank, where he will be corporate vice president for community relations and business development. His final day at the United Way was last Monday."

AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > Maehara Named to The NonProfit Times’ Annual “Power and Influence Top 50”

AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > Maehara Named to The NonProfit Times’ Annual “Power and Influence Top 50”: "Maehara Named to The NonProfit Times’ Annual “Power and Influence Top 50”

(Aug. 6, 2007) For the ninth consecutive year, Paulette Maehara, CFRE, CAE, president and CEO of AFP, was named to The Nonprofit Times’ annual “2007 Power and Influence Top 50.”"

BoardSource Welcomes New President and CEO Linda C. Crompton

PRESS RELEASE

BoardSource Welcomes New President and CEO Linda C. Crompton: "The board and staff of BoardSource, the national voice of nonprofit governance, welcome Linda C. Crompton as the new President and CEO. Linda takes the helm on September 1, continuing a tradition of strong leadership for the organization"

Heinz Endowments president retiring

Heinz Endowments president retiring: "Heinz Endowments president retiring

Tuesday, June 05, 2007
By Dan Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The top job at Pittsburgh's second-largest philanthropy is up for grabs now that The Heinz Endowments President Maxwell King intends to retire next spring, having given away more than $500 million in grants in nine years at the helm.

'I love the work,' he said in an interview, but it's 'time to go on to the next phase of life. I will be 64. That ain't young.'"

Acronym: Episode 2: CEO Agreements: 5 Things to Get In Writing!

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Acronym: Episode 2: CEO Agreements: 5 Things to Get In Writing!: "Episode 2: CEO Agreements: 5 Things to Get In Writing!

Episode 2: CEO Agreements: 5 Things to Get In Writing!

Want to be a CEO? Already a CEO and switching jobs? There are five components of your employment agreement that may be the most important to consider."