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…
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 (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…
Posted Jul 24, 2023 01:55 PM Giving USA Foundation recently released their 2023 report on giving trends in the U.S., and there are plenty of takeaways that nonprofits should pay attention to. You can read the 2023 report in full after subscribing. This article from BWF provides a helpful summary. The headline: Fewer people are making charitable…
June 15, 2022 (updated 8.10.22) The City of Raleigh named the Executive Service Corps (ESC) of the Greater Triangle recipient of a one million dollar ARPA grant. ESC will provide local nonprofits with leadership training and comprehensive organizational assessment guidance, as well as monetary grants. ESC was selected by the City of Raleigh based on…
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…
Fort Lauderdale, FL: the Executive Service Corps of Florida (ESCF) announced today that Joel Greenbaum has been hired as their new President & CEO. Mr. Greenbaum replaces Melanie Hillenbrand, who has retired and joined the board of directors. Mr. Greenbaum has lived in South Florida for the past 20 years, where he has worked in…
With an over twenty year passion for nonprofits and the work they do, Wilson seemed a natural fitfor the reimagined ESCCO. In its twenty-five year history ESCCO had been a go-to resource forlocal nonprofits in need of professional level guidance, but over time the organization had a stagnantfeel. Wilson was hired to help the organization…
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