Tamara Brown on LinkedIn: Last call for experienced DE and Kennett Square nonprofit executives. In… (2024)

It's the final countdown-Applications for Catalysts Together close on 8/15! Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDA58NnaThrough Catalysts Together by Longwood Foundation, DE and Kennett Square, PA Nonprofit Executive Directors get access to EXECUTIVE COACHING from outstanding coaches. According to theInternational Coach Federation (ICF), coachingisdefined as a partnership with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.Look at these faces! Don't they scream "I can help you elevate!" If you meet the selection criteria, apply to Catalysts Together this weekend so you can meet the coaches. Thank you, executive coaches, for your unwavering dedication to our leaders:Dr. Lenny Howard International, LLCEllen GreenbergCarrie W. Gray, D.B.A.Valarie Gilbert, MS, PCCLisa KrollCarol Marturano-Becker , The URGENT CoachAnd my two other CT Core Team members who just so happen to be coaches themselves: Jamey Stowell, PCC and Dawn Holden Woods, CPA#ironshapensiron

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#gratitudeattitude Thank you and kudos to Spur Impact Association for another successful MILLSUMMIT. I was honored to be one of the 10 recepients of the Impact Award for my various contributions to the community and thanks to a nomination from Kanani Hines Munford (who knows ME well).The true honor was being in the same class as Catalysts Together (CT) participant, Cierra Hall-Hipkins (Network Connect) and listening to the keynote from another CT particiant Ivan Thomas (THE DETV FOUNDATION, INC.) Shameless plug: The application deadline for the next class is 8/15: https://lnkd.in/eDA58NnaAnd as always, immense gratitude to my village was who present: Kanani, Yvonne, Alicia, Shanais and Yolanda! It was was also great to run into Leadership Delaware, Inc. alums and my fellow Commissioners on the Governor's Commissionon Community and Volunteer Service (including Charles Vincent). Job well done!

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I am celebrating 2 years at Longwood Foundation. During this time, I've been working on our Nonprofit Capacity Building work, anchoring the approach in Catalysts Together, a leadership program currently designed for DE and Kennett Square, PA nonprofit executive directors (Shameless Plug: Cohort 2 Applications are open until 8/15: https://lnkd.in/eDA58Nna)Rooting in the Foundation's values, I want to share some memorable moments during this time:Integrity and RespectI work alongside amazing colleagues at the Foundation! Whether we are grantmaking, executing strategy, or contributing to Catalysts Together, we "aspire to operate with high ethical standards, transparency, and accountability at all times". Thanks for leading an amazing team, Thère, and to Maria, Gail, Lauren, Sierra, Wes and Adara for making 1109 a place of fun and productivity.Collective LeadershipTHE NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING TEAM! I cannot thank enough theconsultants who honor the Foundation's values, trust my vision (and push me to be bolder), and bring their special expertise to table! This work is all about THE TEAM. Thank you to the Core Team: Gail, Cimone, Peter, Jamey, Jack, Chonnie, Genine, Dawn; The E. Coaches: Lenny, Lisa, Carrie, Ellen, Valarie, and Carol; and Vendors: TCC Group, Social Contract, Center for Creative Leadership, BrandSwan 🦢, and Emir.Take the Long-Term ViewI am experienced enough to know that support systems are crucial for goals and strategy. I've been grateful to get accepted into the 2023 Council on Foundations's prestigious Career Pathways program and the 2024 Leadership Delaware, Inc. class. Fully embracing these development opportunities has sharpened my abilities as a seasoned leader who boomeranged back into the philanthropic space! Also, shout out to my peers Yolanda and Kanani because iron sharpens iron!Be People-Centered"Reaching my full potential" at work means I can bring my personal values of love, responsibility, liberation, action and joy to work. I am thankful the Foundation embraces our needs to be present as parents/caregivers and to be an active contributors to our community. Occasionally, you may see one of my brilliant children in the office. They get to see all sides of their mama and in turn, they are inspired by what is possible for their own future.Continuous ImprovementThis year 20 dynamic leaders joined the inaugural and pilot group for Catalysts Together and contribute to the data that helps make the program most meaningful for the target audience.Not to mention, we've had the opportunity to learn more about who they are as leaders and the work they do, every day. THANK YOU!Take Ownership and Be AccountableAfter two years of progress, there is so much more to uncover, unpack, learn, discover, and execute.I look forward to what is ahead and thank you all for supporting me, the work, and the journey!With a #gratitiudeattitude,Tamara

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DE and Kennett Square, PA Experienced Nonprofit Executive Directors, the final application deadline for Catalysts Together by Longwood Foundation is approaching on 8/15. Apply or share with those who are interested in deeply investing in their leadership: https://lnkd.in/eDA58NnaCatalysts Together focuses on harnessing the power of peer-to-peer relationships to significantly influence and grow regional nonprofit leadership. The program incorporates numerous features that enrich the Peer Forum model while simultaneously catering to the unique needs of each leader and their organization.EMBRACE YOUR LEADERSHIP | BE A CATALYST FOR CHANGE | IGNITE ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

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#gratitudeattitude Genine L. Blue, Ph.D is MY GIRL! Such a brilliant researcher who has built research systems for me. Check her out!

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#gratitudeattitude Yesterday, I invited my Leadership Delaware, Inc. (LDI) class, Titan '24, to tour and witness the amazing work happening with The WRK Group's deep investments in Wilmington's Eastside neighborhood. Logan Herring and the team walked us through the beautiful and intentionally built Teen Warehouse and we toured the expansive housing and economic growth happening under the leadership of the organization. I highly encourage you to attend the tour and learn more about the work and how to support it. Shout out to my LDI crew who came Erin Hutt, Katie Kutler, Jordan Perry, Shanais "Shana" Hilliard, Stacy Tyson (Smith), Lauren Stracuzzi, Lauryn Elder M.ED.,BCBA, CTP, CCTSI, Darren Stephenson, Charles Stanton III, Wendell Covell, LCSW

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Come experience the #MILLSUMMIT with me and then join me at the Leadership dinner.

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