ESCSC Launches Annual Consultant Symposium

September 20, 2024 In November 2023, ESC held its first-ever Collective Learning Symposium: “What’s the New Normal?”. This Symposium represented a critical step in our work to create a culture of understanding, convening our community for a day of discussion, discovery, and growth. Bringing together the insights of our consultants and the voices of those…

The Role of Coaching for Executive Directors

By Ellen Heller, ESC Consultant As an Executive Director of a nonprofit, you juggle many roles: running the day-to-day operations, overseeing staff, working effectively with your board, representing your organization to the public and leading fundraising efforts. It’s a challenging role that can feel isolating, especially when you need guidance or someone to help you…

Empower Success Corps Receives $125,000 Barr Foundation Grant to Continue ESC Catalyst Program

Empower Success Corps (ESC) is pleased to announce a $125,000 grant from the Barr Foundation to support the continuation and expansion of the ESC Catalyst program over the next two years. ESC Catalyst, a fellowship program for mid-career professionals of color, provides tools, training, and mentorship to strengthen participants’ management, planning, and consulting skills. With…

ESC US Educational Program Why Our Language Matters The Trauma Informed Approach

Angie Doss, Chief Development and Marketing Officer of Oklahoma-based Sunbeam Family Services, discusses the need for sensitivity and understanding when working with individuals who have experienced trauma, which includes highlighting how language can either empower or retraumatize. Through a video and discussions, attendees will learn practical strategies for implementing trauma-informed approaches and adopting people-first language…