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Resident Directors | ABC in Darien, CT

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ABC in Darien is currently accepting applications for a couple to become Resident Directors of our program for the 2020-2021 school year, beginning mid-Summer 2020. We expect a minimum two-year commitment.

We are currently reaching out to select individuals in the local community and asking them if they would forward the attached job description to anyone who they think might […]

2021-02-11T23:19:42+00:00February 3, 2020|

Join the 2020 Census Team

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The U.S.Census Bureau is recruiting to fill hundreds of thousands of positions across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count. 2020 Census jobs provide great weekly pay ($25 per hour), flexible hours, and paid training. Please share the link with clients, friends, or anyone you know looking for part-time work.
Click here to learn more and apply […]

2021-02-11T23:20:23+00:00February 3, 2020|

(Part-Time) Marketing and Communications Manager | Fairfield Museum and History Center

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The Fairfield Museum and History Center is seeking a Part-Time Marketing and Communications Manager who will be responsible for planning, implementing and measuring the success of a comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations program that enhances the Fairfield Museum’s brand, expands our regional visibility, encourages greater attendance, and positions the Museum as a dynamic regional center for arts, culture, […]

2021-02-11T23:22:10+00:00January 6, 2020|

Defining Your Organizational Values

Organizational values are your organization’s “True North.” They represent the core of who you are, what you do, and how you define success. They are powerful reminders of the culture you want to create and live, and how you want to accomplish your mission. They are your “fixed point in a spinning world” that help you stay on track.

It might sound soft but defining your organization’s core values and incorporating […]

2021-02-08T16:37:42+00:00December 10, 2019|

Five Reasons Why Succession Planning is Important

The best leaders think carefully about what will happen when they leave. Because at some point they will. It seems pretty simple yet many organizations prefer to ignore that fact. Whether the departure is planned or a surprise, early planning can help ensure a smooth, or at least a smoother, transition.

What is succession planning?

Succession planning is an ongoing process where organizations identify and groom high performing candidates for key positions. […]

2020-06-02T21:10:08+00:00November 18, 2019|

President and CEO | CT Institute for Refugees and Immigrants

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The CT Institute for Refugees and Immigrants is hiring a new President and CEO. The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants’ (CIRI) mission is to assist immigrants, refugees, survivors of human trafficking and torture, and unaccompanied minors to resolve legal, economic, linguistic and social barriers so that they become self-sufficient, contributing and integrated members of their communities. Responsibilities are […]

2021-02-11T23:22:47+00:00October 25, 2019|

How to be a Successful Nonprofit Board Chair

In September, Debra conducted a training for over 30 board chairs at Fairfield County’s Community Foundation. One of the participants suggested we have a cheat sheet with tips on how to be a successful board chair — tips for what to do before you take on the role, what to do once you are chair, and how to leave on a high note. […]

2020-06-02T21:12:03+00:00October 10, 2019|

Executive Director | Neighbor to Neighbor Greenwich

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Neighbor to Neighbor is seeking a dynamic leader to manage this well-respected community organization that provides free food to individuals and families in need in Greenwich and free clothing and other basic household items to the same people from Greenwich, Stamford and Port Chester. The Executive Director will work in partnership with the Board of Directors to provide leadership, […]

2021-02-11T23:24:07+00:00September 9, 2019|

Development Director | Fairfield Museum and History Center

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Position Title: Development Director
Reports To: Executive Director
Level: Full Time
Supervises: Assistant Director of Development; Marketing and PR Manager

Background:
Established in 2007 as an expansion of the 105-year-old Fairfield Historical Society, The Fairfield Museum is today a vibrant nexus of community life that welcomes more than 35,000 visitors annually. Our community-focused mission has guided our success in becoming a focal point of […]

2021-02-11T23:21:33+00:00September 5, 2019|

Nonprofit Leadership Bootcamp

On June 11, The Strategy Group held its first leadership workshop at the Darien Community Association for 22 executive directors and upper level managers.  We explored leadership styles, how to build a successful team, and handling conflict and having difficult conversations.  Executive leaders — Mike Duggan from Domus, Nancy von Euler from Horizons at NCCS, and Alan Mathis from LifeBridge Community Services, Inc. — joined us for an engaging panel discussion on […]

2020-06-11T19:45:38+00:00June 11, 2019|
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