Karen Brennan, Author at The Strategy Group LLC

What’s Possible If We Make Developing Our People Core to Our Mission?

A Recap: What’s Possible If We Make Developing Our People Core to Our Mission?

On October 20, The Strategy Group held a webinar for over 50 nonprofit professionals from around the country. Leadership development experts and current/former CEOs, Ed Offterdinger and Catherine Allen talked about what is possible when organizations make people core to their mission. They shared insights from their new book, Conscious, Capable, and Ready to Contribute, A Fable: […]

Karen Brennan2022-04-05T23:09:48+00:00October 27, 2021|

Five Ways to Work With Nonprofit Consultants

If your nonprofit organization has ever considered looking for some help with any aspect of your operations, planning, or leadership, it’s crucial that you weigh all your options before getting started. Knowing exactly what you need from a nonprofit consultant prior to engaging them will go a long way to save time and resources in the long-run. Here are FIVE ways your organization might work with a nonprofit consultant.

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Karen Brennan2021-10-07T13:24:28+00:00October 6, 2021|

Virtual Fundraiser Ideas

At last month’s Open Office Hours, we talked about fundraising, specifically about virtual fundraisers, and with the ups and downs of COVID, it appears these might be in our future for a while longer. A few good resources were shared – so we captured the information and have shared it below. Have a good resource to share? Please send it to us at info@thestrategygroupllc.org!

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Karen Brennan2021-09-09T13:52:52+00:00August 15, 2021|

Director of Quality Improvement & Data Management | LifeBridge Community Services

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For 171 years, LifeBridge has been dedicated to providing services to greater Bridgeport’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged populations. Services and programs have evolved over time to meet the emerging needs of a changing community. Once a bustling hub of manufacturing and industry following the Civil War, Bridgeport was hit hard by the Great Depression and […]

Karen Brennan2022-04-25T22:59:21+00:00August 4, 2021|

Leadership Training: Plan Now

Your employees and board members are the “secret sauce” that can move your organization from ordinary extraordinary. Professional development is a valuable tool for investing in people and fostering growth. The Strategy Group offers several half- and full-day retreats to meet your professional development needs. Workshop topics include:

Governance Best Practices – Purposeful boards understand their roles in helping organizations live their missions. We cover topics ranging from nonprofit governance trends to best […]

Karen Brennan2024-06-21T20:53:05+00:00July 9, 2021|

Job Opportunities | Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven (JFS)

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Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven (JFS), a social service agency in New Haven, is seeking to fill multiple positions within it’s fast and growing team: A finance and donor associate, and per diem clinicians.

JFS is committed to strengthening and improving individual, family, and community life by providing a wide range of social and […]

Karen Brennan2022-04-12T13:55:01+00:00June 29, 2021|

Chief Executive Officer | Optimus Health Care

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Optimus Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center with sites operating in Bridgeport, Stamford, and Stratford, CT. With a budget of $57.5 million, it is the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County, proudly serving all patients regardless of their income, race, or insurance status. Optimus Health Care and its […]

Karen Brennan2022-02-10T14:46:14+00:00June 15, 2021|

Building Better Nonprofit Teams Post-Pandemic

At our Open Office Hours last month, one of our participants asked a great question of the group: “What are some creative ways to build my team during this time of social distancing, working in the office, work from home, and Zoom meetings?” Work is certainly different today and here are a few things we have found to be successful:

Create office interest groups – Many people have picked up […]

Karen Brennan2021-06-07T15:48:58+00:00June 7, 2021|

Executive Director | 4-CT

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Less than two weeks after the COVID pandemic hit the State of Connecticut, 4-CT was created to mobilize philanthropic support and provide rapid relief to Connecticut’s most vulnerable residents and the frontline nonprofits serving them. In partnership with the State of Connecticut as well as Community Foundations, Community Health Centers and Community Based Organizations across the […]

Karen Brennan2022-02-10T14:45:46+00:00June 2, 2021|

Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer | Kids In Crisis

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Kids in Crisis, based in Greenwich, is hiring a Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer. Reporting to the Development Director, the Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer will execute the fund development plan, focusing on securing funds for the organization by attaining and building relationships with perspective major donors, primarily individuals […]

Karen Brennan2021-11-03T20:53:28+00:00June 1, 2021|

About Karen Brennan

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