Karen Brennan, Author at The Strategy Group LLC

Director of Development & Marketing | The Community Fund of Darien

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The Community Fund of Darien seeks an enthusiastic, and creative development and marketing professional who is interested in working for an agency dedicated to improving the quality of life in Darien, Stamford and Norwalk by providing funding for vital human service needs. In collaboration with the Executive Director, the Director of Development and Marketing will work closely with staff, […]

Karen Brennan2024-07-25T18:57:05+00:00June 1, 2023|

Finding Great Candidates in a Tight Job Market

Searching for that next great employee to add to your team? With the great resignation (which started in 2021 with masses of employees leaving their jobs for greener pastures) and people “quietly quitting” (employees who put no more effort into their jobs than absolutely necessary), attracting and acquiring talent is more challenging today than ever before. The tight labor market demands that nonprofits think outside the box to recruit and […]

Karen Brennan2023-05-26T21:17:34+00:00May 25, 2023|

Executive Director | Darien Community Association

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The Darien Community Association (DCA) seeks an experienced, high energy and personable executive who can help take the organization to the next level by raising awareness and excitement around the DCA and all that it has to offer. Attracting new members, expanding and broadening programming/events, exploring innovative avenues for new revenue generation, and building creative ways for volunteers and […]

Karen Brennan2023-07-19T12:02:22+00:00May 9, 2023|

Director of Partnerships and Support | Hands on Hartford

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Hands on Hartford seeks a versatile, energetic and experienced individual to join its team at as the Director of Partnerships and Support. This person should exhibit a passion for the mission and values of Hands On Hartford and be able to establish connections with the direct service work and client impacts and share that work and impact in […]

Karen Brennan2024-07-25T18:57:42+00:00April 27, 2023|

Executive Director | Community Mindfulness Project

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Community Mindfulness Project empowers people to live healthier lives by expanding access to mindful meditation. As partners in health, the organization helps communities build mindfulness-based skills. CMP is seeking a fearless fundraiser who can help tell its story and lead the organization as it transitions from a founder-run enterprise to a professionally managed organization. To learn more about […]

Karen Brennan2023-10-10T15:18:00+00:00April 17, 2023|

Building Your Bench Strength: Nonprofit Succession Planning

A RECAP: BUILDING YOUR BENCH STRENGTH: NONPROFIT SUCCESSION PLANNING

Planning for both the foreseen and unexpected absences of people who hold key roles in an organization is a task which employers often avoid or engage in only in an informal manner. Worse yet, we sometimes limit the planning to the “C-Suite.” Without concentrated effort on succession planning, a business that has been successful can quickly fail if one or more of […]

Karen Brennan2023-03-23T20:52:54+00:00March 23, 2023|

CT Students for a Dream | Development Manager

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Connecticut Students for a Dream (C4D), the only undocumented youth-led statewide organization in CT that fights and builds power for the rights and dignity of immigrants and communities of color, is hiring a Development Manager who will work towards ensuring that C4D has the financial and other resources to fully realize its mission. The role will lead efforts to […]

Karen Brennan2024-07-25T18:58:37+00:00March 20, 2023|

How Your Nonprofit Could Benefit from An Environmental Scan

As a nonprofit looks to embark on a strategic plan, engaging stakeholders (staff, board, community members, funders, and clients) early in the planning can lead to greater understanding, and ultimately involvement and ownership throughout the process. Designing a well-crafted environmental scan gives you the chance to pause, listen, and maybe even be surprised with ideas and information.

Simply put, environmental scanning is a process used by an organization […]

Karen Brennan2023-03-01T20:32:01+00:00March 1, 2023|

How a Nonprofit Merger Led to a Bigger and Better Mission

A RECAP: HOW A NONPROFIT MERGER LED TO A BIGGER AND BETTER MISSION

Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare were two strong, financially solid organizations who together served all eight counties in the State of CT. The two organizations had complementary missions and a history of working together well. In 2020, Connecticut Food Bank found itself in the midst of a leadership transition and the two organizations decided the time […]

Karen Brennan2023-02-03T22:34:43+00:00February 2, 2023|

Sr. Director of Development | Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich

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The organization seeks a thoughtful and talented senior fundraising professional who will help build upon BGCG’s history and take fundraising to the next level of success. The Senior Director of Development is responsible for all annual fundraising activities. The successful candidate will help forge new relationships to build BGCG’s visibility, impact, and financial resources. The Senior Director of Development […]

Karen Brennan2023-01-11T20:39:48+00:00November 29, 2022|

About Karen Brennan

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