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2010 State of ESC presentation available on Consultants' section

2010 State of ESC presentation is available in the Consultants' section. Please login and look under ESC NEWS to download.

2010 State of ESC

Click here to download the PowerPoint presentation from January 25, 2010 State of ESC.

REFERENCE ITEMS FROM STATE OF ESC MEETINGS

Following are the various items were handed out or discussed at the 2009 State of ESC meetings and can be downloaded within the consultant area.

Harder Client Satisfaction Survey Findings

Impact of the Recession on Nonprofits - Survey Results from Center of Nonprofit Management

ESC Org Chart

January 2009: How to Get Attention from Funders and Donors in These Challenging

By Marge Nichols, ESC Consultant and former Director of Research, United Way

As all nonprofit leaders know first-hand, times are tough. Funders and donors have less money to give, and they are constantly making tough decisions about how to spend their money. There is one important ingredient to any proposal that will help you convince them they should be spending their money on your organization—data.

With a little research, you can arm your proposals and presentations with information that can’t be ignored: recent facts and figures about the problem and the population your program will address. The right data will get donors’ attention and help sell your message.

This article provides some easy tips for how to find and use data to make your proposal stand out among the rest in these challenging times.

December 2008: 25 Lessons Learned in 25 Years With ESC

-Excerpted from Remarks at November 6 Recognition Luncheon-
By Megan G. Cooper, Executive Director

On my last day as Executive Director of Executive Service Corps, I would like to share 25 lessons that I have learned following 25 wonderful and rewarding years with ESC. From my perspective, the following represent a prescription for a happy work life.
On my last day as Executive Director of Executive Service Corps, I would like to share 25 lessons that I have learned following 25 wonderful and rewarding years with ESC. From my perspective, the following represent a prescription for a happy work life.

Revised Board Coaching Toolkit & New Consultant Toolkit Now Available

The updated versions of the Board Coaching Toolkit and the New Consultant Toolkit have been posted on this site for your convenience.

Click on "Toolkits & Forms" on the left hand menu to access these documents.

October 2008: Board Recruitment Strategies

By Roberta Suber, ESC Consultant and former Senior Vice President, CareAmerica/Eldermed America

Is it time to replace termed-out Board members or inject new energy into your Board of Directors? Recruiting new members for your Board is an opportunity to add fresh insight and support. But how do you find those valuable folks?

September 2008: So you have a strategic plan. Now what?

By Jerry Weissman, ESC Consultant and
former Vice President Strategic Planning, Litton Industries

Most agencies know they should have a strategic plan, and most do. Assuming your organization has a strategic plan, and it is relatively up to date, what now?

August 2008: Reflections and Refreshers On Building Boards

By Megan G. Cooper
Executive Director, Executive Service Corps of Southern California

Today marks a special milestone…my 25th anniversary with Executive Service Corps. Nineteen of these wonderful years have been spent serving as ESC’s executive director. Working with a stellar Board has always been a highlight of my work, and I thought this might be a fitting time to share some insights about Board building.

Here are a few tips that have served me well over the years and have led to a great relationship with our Board.