Karen Brennan, Author at The Strategy Group LLC

Deputy Director of Programs | Fairfield Museum and History Center

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Fairfield Museum and History Center is hiring a new Deputy Director of Programs. The Deputy Director for Programs will plan and implement strategies for delivering a broad range of creative programs, events, and exhibits that advance the Fairfield Museum’s educational mission, expand community partnerships, and encourage deeper engagement with diverse audiences throughout southwestern CT. The Deputy Director for […]

Karen Brennan2022-12-01T21:08:45+00:00April 22, 2022|

Developing Internal Communications to Nurture a Happy and Productive Workplace

A RECAP: DEVELOPING INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS TO NURTURE A HAPPY AND PRODUCTIVE WORKPLACE

On March 31, The Strategy Group held a webinar with Adam Schair, Head of Internal Communications at New York Life will share with TSG partners and nonprofit executives and managers from around the country the best tips and strategies for strengthening internal communications (a critical topic you have been asking about).

Adam has 20 years of expertise in leading teams […]

Karen Brennan2022-04-05T22:48:00+00:00April 4, 2022|

Best Resources and Advice for Nonprofit Job Searches

The right fit matters. Over the two years, The Strategy Group has helped lead or contribute to over 20 job nonprofit job searches. As part of this work, we’ve had success with some and misses with others.

Here is a list of the best websites and job boards for nonprofit searches:

Association of Fundraising Professionals of Fairfield County. Active member base of nonprofits and good exposure on their career page.

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Karen Brennan2022-02-03T16:29:51+00:00February 3, 2022|

Executive Director | NeighborShare

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NeighborShare is a nonprofit startup on a mission to empower community frontline heroes to get our neighbors the help they need, when they need it.

Founded during the pandemic, NeighborShare has quickly scaled its footprint to a national network of over 60 partner organizations, directly helping over 2500 neighbors across 25+ states within our initial proof […]

Karen Brennan2022-04-12T13:55:27+00:00January 25, 2022|

Grants Manager | Domus

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Domus in Stamford, CT is a nonprofit helping nearly 900 teens and young adults achieve self-sufficiency through school engagement and workforce development services. Domus seeks a Grants Manager. The Grants Manager will assist the Deputy Director and development team by researching, identifying, obtaining, and managing grant opportunities that provide the revenue and resources necessary to […]

Karen Brennan2022-04-25T22:57:58+00:00January 5, 2022|

What Are Your Operating Principles for Nonprofit Excellence?

There are many definitions of what operating principles are, but at the core, operating principles are essentially the way that organizations put their values into practice and get things done. Operating principles serve as guides, helping you make sound decisions, build trust, and hold each other accountable for your daily actions. In short, they are your ground rules in your work together. By choosing to use operating principles, you are […]

Karen Brennan2021-12-09T22:40:49+00:00December 9, 2021|

Development Associate | Greenwich Library

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The mission of Greenwich Library is to provide exceptional resources, programs and services that promote the joy of lifelong learning and discovery, and to offer a welcoming place for people to gather and share experiences. With 2,000 programs and events per year, the Library seeks to serve as the cultural and intellectual crossroads of the […]

Karen Brennan2022-04-25T22:58:25+00:00November 17, 2021|

Executive Director | Keystone House

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For 50 years, Keystone House has been all about its clients. They come from all walks of life and have very different backgrounds. Some have high levels of education, some do not. Others have been very disabled by their illnesses, while others haven’t. No matter who they are or what their background is, Keystone staff’s […]

Karen Brennan2022-04-12T13:54:27+00:00November 10, 2021|

Straightforward Strategies for Higher Impact Communications

A RECAP: STRAIGHTFORWARD STRATEGIES FOR HIGHER IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS

On December 1, The Strategy Group held a webinar where communications consultant Kaye Ramsden shared with TSG colleagues and nonprofit executives the best tips and strategies for creating communications for higher impact.

Nonprofits are constantly working to get their message out in bigger and better ways. Kaye led the group in a great discussion about around understanding three fundamentals to leverage communications for success:

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Karen Brennan2022-04-05T22:49:39+00:00November 3, 2021|

Operations Associate | Five Frogs

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“Talent is equally distributed. Opportunity is not.”

Five Frogs is known for expanding opportunities for leaders, especially leaders of color and those from underrepresented groups.

Five Frogs is now seeking its first Operations Associate to support crucial day-to-day operations, build efficiency and effective responsiveness into existing operations, and help define and own new […]

Karen Brennan2022-04-25T22:58:53+00:00October 28, 2021|

About Karen Brennan

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