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Earth Charter’s Jim Poyser, Shannon Anderson and Tatjana Rebelle are all now directors |
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by Shari Finnell, editor/writer, Not-for-profit News
Within the first year or two into his role as the first paid executive director of Earth Charter Indiana (ECI), Jim Poyser, the former managing editor for NUVO, felt a sense of uneasiness as he looked around the room during a board meeting.
“I remember thinking, ‘We are all white and old,” recalled Poyser, sharing some of the history that led him to seek a replacement for his role as executive director of the 21-year-old nonprofit organization.
The homogeneous nature of the ECI’s board in 2013 hadn’t gone unnoticed by ECI board president Rosemary Glass Spalding, a long-time board member for the local nonprofit organization. “When I joined the board a few years before that, it was so glaring and obvious,” Glass Spalding recalled. “And John Gibson, who was the one of the founders of Earth Charter Indiana, had a mantra that we will be an intergenerational organization.”
Although ECI has since made significant developments in recruiting and maintaining a diverse board, Poyser also wanted to explore options for a new face of the organization.
Earlier this year, after a series of brainstorming and organizational meetings with ECI’s staff and board members, Poyser accomplished his vision by abandoning his executive title and becoming the director of advancement. At the same time, Shannon Anderson became director of advocacy and Tatjana Rebelle became director of youth programming.
“We know that climate change is going to be most impactful to frontline communities, including low-income communities, communities of color and females,” Poyser said. “I was doing a lot of presentations in schools and community centers. And I started to recognize that an older white male coming into a community to speak to people was never effective.”
The path to a shared leadership model
Early on in his tenure, Poyser started the process of bringing more diverse voices to the forefront by asking others, including females and people of color, to represent ECI at speaking engagements. “I felt it was the right thing to do. I had my time to speak. I had my opportunities. And I’m not seeing things move quickly enough in Indiana regarding climate.”
Years later, as part of the organization’s strategic plan, the team was able to significantly increase its budget. That was when the organization was able to hire Anderson as a full-time assistant director, and more recently, Rebelle to oversee youth programming.
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What do employees want most? |
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by Erin Young, HR consultant, MS, SHRM-CP, VonLehman
What do employees really want? In the wake of the Great Resignation, this question is likely at the top of mind for many HR professionals.
Are employees more motivated by a pay raise? Better work conditions? Flexibility? Or is a better working relationship with a supervisor or manager more important? It appears there is no clear answer.
According to a recent Citrix study published in Harvard Business Review, 88 percent of “knowledge workers” want complete flexibility with their hours and location. That same study also revealed that 86 percent of employees surveyed want to work for employers that prioritize outcomes over output — without constantly monitoring their progress.
Meanwhile, an onlineSalary.com poll indicated that 39 percent of employees said that, given a choice, they would want time off more than an equivalent boost in pay. However, most of the 4,600 respondents still preferred a bigger paycheck.
Two other studies reveal that employees are motivated to perform their best and stay at their jobs for reasons that are more complex than a salary or a pay increase.
Studies by Gallup and Bristol-Myers Squibb found that employees are more likely to stay on a job longer because of their relationship with their immediate supervisor. In fact, it was the No. 1 reason to stay.
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Outreach Inc. has named Andrew Neal as chief executive officer. Neal previously served as COO of Brookside Community Development Corporation since 2015. — Leadership search conducted by Charitable Advisors
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Hedges has hired Sidney McManus as grants consultant. McManus previously served as the grants program manager for Coburn Place. |
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Coburn Place has hired Nicole Biggerstaff as vice president of adult services. Nicole served most recently as assistant divisional social services director for The Salvation Army, Indiana Division. |
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Foster Success has hired Angel Crone as director of its new health and well-being program. Crone previously was a project coordinator at the Indiana University School of Social Work.—Inside Indiana Business
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Christel House International has hired Charley Jackson to development and database assistant. Jackson previously served as a student engagement specialist at Christel House Indianapolis.—Inside Indiana Business
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Conexus Indiana has hired Cameron Borthwick as director of industry development. Borthwick most recently served as director of development at the Purdue Research Foundation.—Inside Indiana Business
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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $800,000 to Communities in Schools of Indiana, the local affiliate of a national organization working to ensure all students have what they succeed. The grant, which was submitted to the Communities in Schools Network and National Office, will enable the organization to expand its impact in Indiana. Read more
The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded seven American Rescue Plan grants to Indiana arts organizations. The $700,000 in funding will be used to retain jobs, as well as fund operations and facilities, health and safety supplies, and marketing and promotional efforts. Read more
Chicago Public Media, a national public media affiliate, has purchased the Chicago Sun-Times, the second largest newspaper serving the Chicago area. The Sun-Times, which will be an independent subsidiary, will have a separate newsroom. Read more
Central Indiana Community Foundation has awarded the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship to 13 students from Marion and Hamilton counties. The students were honored for excelling in community involvement, academic achievement, character and leadership. See recipients
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Learn about Housing Management Information System (HMIS) on Feb. 14 at 4 p.m. Gwen Beebe, senior data analyst at Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention, will lead the session. Hosted by Data Analytics Alliance for Non-Profit. Cost: Free. Register
How nonprofits can attract and keep top talent in 2022 webinar on Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. Learn from a panel of experts about trends in nonprofit recruiting and hiring, creating a workplace culture that resonates with employees, and understanding the changes job seekers want. Presented by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Cost: Free. Register
Prosperity Indiana 2022 virtual Summit on Feb. 17 at 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m. This summit balances theory and practice by catalyzing asset-building strategies, affordable housing opportunities, and system change to impact racial, health, gender, age, and economic disparities within Indiana's rural, urban, and suburban communities. Cost: $100 members/$200 nonmembers. Register
Enhancing trust through strong governance & sound stewardship webinar on Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. Learn the best ways to increase accountability while building trust with donors, ministry partners and the public. Presented by Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. Cost: $39/ECFA Members: Free. Register
8 dimensions of wellness webinar on Feb. 23 from 10 a.m.-noon. Interactive discussion and group explore creating space for professional/personal wellness. Presented by Peace Learning Center. Cost: $35. Register
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Damar is seeking volunteers to cover two shifts during its gala: 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 6:30-11:30 p.m. on Feb. 26. Volunteers will help with greeting and directing attendees, registration, live fundraising, silent auction, and tear down. Dinner will be provided and parking will be validated. Sign-up
Do you need board members? ResumeMe is matching local grassroots organizations with people interested in joining Indianapolis nonprofit boards. To explore or post board member opportunities, visit www.myresumeme.com/joinaboard
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Good leadership is about trust. It is the essential factor for success and is foundational for an organization to evolve, flex, pivot, adapt and thrive in times of continuous change.
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