Karen Brennan, Author at The Strategy Group LLC

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The Strategy Group is an advisory firm that provides transformative guidance, direction, and support to nonprofit organizations. We know directing a nonprofit and delivering on your mission can be challenging. Our team of experienced consultants offers a wide range of firsthand experience and skills across the nonprofit sector. We work collaboratively with you to […]

Karen Brennan2025-02-17T17:48:40+00:00February 17, 2025|

Office Manager | The Strategy Group

POSITION DESCRIPTION

OPPORTUNITY

The Strategy Group (TSG), an advisory firm working with nonprofit leaders, is currently looking to hire a part-time office manager/executive assistant for 15-20 hours each week to organize and coordinate office operations and assist in many facets of the business. This hybrid position offers the ability to work in the office and from home.

The ideal candidate will be experienced […]

Karen Brennan2025-02-17T17:48:11+00:00February 1, 2025|

How to Navigate an Executive Leadership Search as a Candidate

Last month we wrote a blog post sharing our experience about navigating an Executive Leadership Search from the vantage point of an organization who is hiring candidates. But as we work with the hiring organization, we read the resumes and interview hundreds of candidates. Here are a few do’s and don’ts for navigating the search process.

Write a thoughtful and engaging cover letter. Gone are the days when your cover […]

Karen Brennan2025-02-01T11:44:20+00:00February 1, 2025|

Open Office Hours February

Join us on Friday, February 14 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. for Open Office Hours. During the first half hour, we focus on a topic of conversation of our choice, and then we open the second half hour up to whatever is on your mind. If you would like the Zoom link, please email Karen Brennan at kbrennan@thestrategygroupllc.org.

With leadership searches on our minds (we did six big ones last year and have a […]

Karen Brennan2025-02-01T11:39:23+00:00February 1, 2025|

Director of Major Gifts | Kids In Crisis

POSITION DESCRIPTION

OPPORTUNITY

Kids In Crisis seeks is seeking a relationship-driven Director of Major Gifts to join its team. This position is an essential part of the development team, focused on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors to support our mission of providing critical services to youth and families in Fairfield County. The ideal candidate thrives on connecting with people, is energized […]

Karen Brennan2025-02-01T12:18:25+00:00January 28, 2025|

Director of Development | Domestic Violence Crisis Center

POSITION DESCRIPTION

OPPORTUNITY

The Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) seeks a seasoned, dynamic, and analytical Director of Development to lead the development initiatives and activities of the agency. Guided by a strong and sincere commitment to DVCC’s mission, the Director of Development will strategically develop and implement a detailed fund development plan to support and grow the agency’s programs, mission, and vision. Reporting […]

Karen Brennan2025-01-29T18:36:12+00:00January 27, 2025|

How to Navigate an Executive Leadership Search as an Organization

This has been a busy year for TSG with a number of large leadership searches for Executive Directors, CEOs, and top development people – and we’ve even consulted on a number of other positions not usually in our wheelhouse! With the benefit of hindsight, we thought we’d share a few lessons learned as we work to bring organizations and candidates together.

Create a search committee to lead this process. The […]

Karen Brennan2025-01-06T22:28:27+00:00January 3, 2025|

Open Office Hours January

Join us on Friday, January 10 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. for Open Office Hours. During the first half hour, we focus on a topic of conversation of our choice, and then we open the second half hour up to whatever is on your mind. If you would like the Zoom link, please email Brenda McDermott at bmcdermott@thestrategygroupllc.org.

With 2025 upon us, we just love this article! Forget about making a New Year’s resolution. […]

Karen Brennan2025-01-07T14:55:21+00:00January 2, 2025|

Five Reasons Why Heading Into 2025 With an Executive Coach is a Good Idea

Now more than ever, leaders are turning to nonprofit executive coaches to gain insight into their professional styles, skills, and values. The goal is to help leaders go from where they are to where they need to be. At TSG, we work with current or emerging leaders to understand and strengthen their competencies.

What might be the reasons you would want a coach? Here are five!

Career development – Mapping out, […]

Karen Brennan2025-01-03T15:26:18+00:00December 24, 2024|

Open Office Hours December

Join us on Friday, December 13 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. for Open Office Hours. During the first half hour, we focus on a topic of conversation of our choice, and then we open the second half hour up to whatever is on your mind. If you would like the Zoom link, please email Brenda McDermott at bmcdermott@thestrategygroupllc.org.

This month’s topic is around the power of sitting in the circle. Sounds simple enough, doesn’t […]

Karen Brennan2024-11-23T23:39:23+00:00November 23, 2024|

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Looking to get more visibility for your nonprofit’s job posting? Let The Strategy Group help!