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 Abundant Forests Alliance
A group with many goals but one mission — to reassure you that there will always be plenty of forests.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Executive Director Rod Lowman, 2005. |
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 American Bar Association - Section of Litigation
The Section of Litigation, the largest specialty section of the American Bar Association, is dedicated to helping litigators become more effective advocates for their clients. The Section is a legal publisher, a provider of CLE programming, a source of news and analysis, and a strong national voice in discussions concerning the profession. Simply put, the Section helps lawyers be better lawyers.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Section of Litigation Director Jeanne Nowaczewski, 2008 |
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 American Cancer Society®
The world's largest cancer support and research organization.
BoardWalk's role: Governance consulting, 2002, 2003, 2004. |
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 American Lung Association® of Georgia
The oldest voluntary health organization in the United States. The Georgia Chapter is examining strategic options for collaboration, partnership or a more formal alliance with other ALA Chapters in the region.
BoardWalk's role: BoardWalk advised the board in merger deliberations, 2004. |
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 American Running Association
Promoting fitness and fighting obesity through active lifestyles.
BoardWalk's role: Governance consulting and board recruitment, 2002-2005. Recruited Executive Director Dave Watt in 2002 and several board members since. |
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 Arthritis Foundation
The only national nonprofit that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.
BoardWalk's role: Executive search: Recruited Chief Financial Officer Christopher Corrigan in 2008 |
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 Atlanta Track Club
The nation's second largest track club (after New York City's), the Atlanta Track Club and its 10,000 members are best known for the annual Peachtree 10-K Road Race, the world's largest, with some 55,000 runners.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Executive Director Tracey Russell, 2006-07. |
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 Atlanta Urban League
Founded in 1920, the Atlanta Urban League was organized to encourage, assist and engage in activities which lead to the improvement of opportunities for disadvantaged persons and families in Metropolitan Atlanta. The League discovers unmet community needs in education, employment, housing, health, and welfare.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited President & CEO Nancy Flake Johnson, 2008 |
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 Civil Pro Bono Family Law Project
The Civil Pro Bono Family Law Project (CPB-FLP) mission is to represent incarcerated mothers on issues affecting their rights with regard to their minor children. The mothers have access to civil legal information and attorneys to help them make the best decisions for their families and improve the quality of life of their children.
BoardWalk's role: Governance consulting, 2008 |
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 Georgia Center for Nonprofits
"... to serve, strengthen and support Georgia's nonprofit community."
BoardWalk's role: Governance consulting and board recruitment, 2002-2004. |
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 Global Impact
Global Impact is dedicated to helping the poorest people on Earth. With revenues close to $150 million, Global Impact is the nation's recognized leader in raising awareness and funds at the workplace for its 50 member charities.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited COO Charlotte Haberaecker, 2008; Recruited Marketing & Development Officer Joseph Olchefske, 2008 |
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 Public Broadcasting Service
Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, PBS is a private, non-profit media enterprise owned and operated by the nation's 349 public television stations. A trusted community resource, PBS uses the power of noncommercial television, the Internet and other media to enrich the lives of all Americans through quality programs and education services that inform, inspire and delight. PBS serves nearly 100 million people each week.
BoardWalk's role: Board governance consulting, 2004-2006 |
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 Southeastern Council of Foundations
Promoting "excellence throughout the field of philanthropy and the creation of new philanthropic resources to benefit the region."
BoardWalk's role: Executive search: Recruited Chief Executive Officer Michael Howland 2007-2008; recruited Director of Marketing and Communications Suzanna Stribling, 2003-2004. |
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 Georgia State University
Atlanta's urban university.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Chief Financial Officer, 2001.* |
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 Imagine Schools
Composed mostly of teachers, Imagine Schools is a nonprofit operating elementary and secondary charter and independent schools nationwide.
BoardWalk's role: Board retreat, 2007. |
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 Pace Academy
Preparing K-12 students in an environment that stimulates physical health, a spirit of service, respect for diversity, and a healthy psychological and social outlook.
BoardWalk's role: Board assessment and governance consulting, 2002-2003. |
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 SERVE
The SERVE Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a university-based education organization with the mission to promote and support the continuous improvement of educational opportunities for all learners in the Southeast.
BoardWalk's role: Board retreat |
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 The Westminster Schools
The Hilda and Wilbur Glenn Institute for Philanthropy and Service Learning was established at the Westminster Schools in 2003 through a generous endowment by Tom Glenn and his family. The Institute’s goal is to encourage and inspire individuals to grow intentionally in their understanding of community and service and to make genuinely meaningful contributions to society.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Director of The Hilda and Wilbur Glenn Institute for Philanthropy and Service Learning, Luana Nissan, 2008; Vice President, Institutional Advancement search |
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 Time Warner
Time Warner, "a leading global media and entertainment company," has recently retained BoardWalk Consulting to conduct a board matching program designed to connect management of various Time Warner subsidiaries in the southeastern United States with a variety of nonprofit organizations.
BoardWalk's role: Board matching program, for 2007 and 2008 for three dozen executives in three southern states |
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 Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
Atlanta Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit ecumenical housing ministry that helps low-income Atlanta families achieve the American dream of homeownership.
BoardWalk's role: Strategic planning. |
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 Atlanta Union Mission
Atlanta Union Mission is a Christian ministry that brings Christ's healing power to any person in crisis through programs of rescue and recovery.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited President & CEO, James Reese, 2008 |
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 Central Outreach and Advocacy Center
The Central Outreach and Advocacy Center has two goals: to help provide emergency food and services to the homeless and impoverished in the Atlanta area, as well as advocating at all levels of government to promote public policy changes that directly impact the needs of those it serves.
BoardWalk's role: Board consulting, 2008 |
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 Chicago Theological Seminary
In a society where "academic" is sometimes an accepted synonym for irrelevance, Chicago Theological Seminary has attracted a world-class faculty of engaged intellectuals who are leaders in their fields. A seminary of the United Church of Christ, CTS prepares women and men in the understandings and skills needed for religious leadership and ministry to individuals, churches and society.
BoardWalk's role: Executive Search: Recruited President Alice Hunt in 2008. |
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 Fund for Theological Education, The
The Fund for Theological Education encourages young adults from diverse backgrounds on their journey to become pastors and scholars—the next generation of leaders for the church.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited President Trace Haythorn, 2007 |
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 Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity is the world's largest ecumenical housing ministry, with employees in 67 countries and home-building activities in close to 100.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Chief Financial Officer Gerald Wilkins, 2007; recruited VP, Organizational Learning Connie Steward 2006; SVP Government Relations, Advocacy & General Counsel Liz Blake, 2006. |
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 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is the largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States, with approximately 2.4 million members in some 11,000 congregations.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Deputy Executive Director for Communications & Funds Development Karen Schmidt, 2007; recruited Executive Director Linda Valentine and Deputy Executive Director for Mission Tom Taylor, 2006. |
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 Presbyterian Investment & Loan Program, Inc.
"Building, Borrowing and Investing for the Future" on behalf of Presbyterians and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
BoardWalk's role: Recruited President James L. (Jay) Hudson, 2003. |
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Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta
As a “congregation of congregations,” the Regional Council of Churches of Atlanta is a relevant place for Christian clergy, laity, and community leadership to nurture their collective mission in a dynamic metropolis.
BoardWalk's role: Board assessment and governance consulting, 2004 |
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 United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, based in New Brighton, Minnesota, is a Christian seminary with a mission to prepare women and men for effective ordained and lay leadership in church and society; to pursue theological inquiry and shape theological understanding; to serve as a sustaining resource for religious leaders; and to foster spiritual formation and ethical development.
BoardWalk's role: Executive Search: President (see active assignments) |
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 American Chestnut Foundation, The
The goal of The American Chestnut Foundation is to restore the American chestnut tree to its native range within the woodlands of the eastern United States, using a scientific research and breeding program developed by its founders. The American Chestnut Foundation is restoring a species - and in the process, creating a template for restoration of other tree and plant species.
BoardWalk's role: Executive Search: Executive Director (see active assignments) |
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 American Marketing Association Foundation
Helping nonprofits market more effectively by promoting excellence in marketing and enhancing diversity in the marketing profession.
BoardWalk's role: Governance consulting, 2002-2003. |
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 Atlanta Police Foundation
Supporting a shared commitment to make Atlanta the safest and most inviting city possible for all its citizens, workers and visitors.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited entire board of directors and all senior staff, 2002-2004; Recruited Executive Director David Wilkinson, 2005. |
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 Atlanta Women's Foundation
The power of conviction. A passion for change. Possibilities for the future. The Atlanta Women's Foundation is Georgia's only public foundation focused solely on the needs of women and girls. They leverage time, talent and treasure to engage the power of every woman as a force for change in the lives of all women.
BoardWalk's role: Executive Search: CEO; VP Philanthropy (see active assignments) |
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 Cameron Foundation, The
A healthcare conversion foundation serving the citizens of Petersburg, Virginia, and surrounding towns and counties.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Executive Director Handy L. Lindsey, Jr., 2003-2004; led first board retreat, January 2005. |
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 CDC Foundation
The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention do more, faster by forging effective partnerships between CDC and individuals, foundations and corporations to fight threats to health and safety.
BoardWalk's role: Board enrichment, for both CDC Foundation and the CDC itself, 2008; executive search for VP Operations underway (see active assignments) |
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 East Lake Foundation
The East Lake Foundation collaborates with public and private organizations to offer Atlanta's East Lake residents opportunities to build a better future through education for children and adults, affordable housing, job readiness and connections with the broader community.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Executive Director, Madelyn Adams , 2008 |
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 Enterprise Foundation, The
"Rebuilding communities by seeing that all low-income people in the United States have the opportunity for fit and affordable housing and to move up and out of poverty into the mainstream of American life."
BoardWalk's role: Governance consulting, 2003. Recruited Executive Director Clara Axam to the Mechanicsville Community Learning Collaborative, a joint venture project with the Annenberg Foundation, 2003. |
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 Foundation for the Mid South
The Foundation for the Mid South is the only organization serving the the Mid South states of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi that provides the leadership and the resources to improve the area's quality of life. Over the past ten years, the total impact of the Foundation's programs is estimated at $150 million in new resources for the region.
The Foundation for the Mid South is a regional development foundation that brings people together, strengthens communities, and multiplies resources.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited President Ivye Allen, 2006. |
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Georgia State University Foundation
The GSU Foundation fosters "community, commitment, service and success" within Georgia State and its extended family.
BoardWalk's role: Governance consulting, 2002-2003. |
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 Harvest Foundation, The
"Dedicated to making Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia the residence of choice by enhancing opportunities and quality of life for all its citizens."
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Executive Director Rich Killingsworth, 2006; recruited predecessor Executive Director, 2003. |
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 Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation
The Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF) was established by the Governor of Louisiana in late 2005 to provide assistance to the state’s residents affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and to support long-term family restoration and recovery. The Foundation’s focus is on education, housing, health care, legal assistance and jobs.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited President Flozell Daniels, 2007, and Executive Director Sherece West, 2006. |
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 Lumina Foundation for Education
A $1-billion foundation committed to expanding access and success in postsecondary education.
BoardWalk's role: Board recruitment, 2001.* |
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 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
The educational foundation supporting the staff of the nation's largest employer.
BoardWalk's role: Board retreat and planning |
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 Obici Healthcare Foundation
The Obici Healthcare Foundation is a newly funded independent foundation serving the people and communities in the area of Suffolk, Virginia.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Executive Director Michael Beachler, 2007. |
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 R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation
The mission of the R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation is to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities by supporting educational opportunities, improving access to health services, and promoting environmental stewardship. The Foundation is committed to honoring the life and impact of R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. through its grant-making activities.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited President David Weitnauer, 2007. |
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 Southern Education Foundation
Since 1867, The Southern Education Foundation (SEF) has been a small organization with a huge, timeless mission: to improve educational excellence in the South. Through research, analysis, advocacy, technical assistance and outreach, SEF has advanced creative solutions to ensure fairness and excellence in education for all.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Senior Program Officer Andrea Young, 2006. |
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 Susan G. Komen for the Cure
In just over 20 years, Susan G. Komen for the Cure (formerly known as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation) has gone from start-up to international force in the fight against breast cancer. Working through a network of U.S. and international Affiliates and events like the Komen Race for the Cure®, the Komen Foundation is fighting to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by funding research grants and supporting education, screening and treatment projects in communities around the world.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Chief Financial Officer Kevin Speirits, 2007 |
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 Triangle Community Foundation
Triangle Community Foundation is a major driver of philanthropy in the communities of Wake, Durham, Orange, and Chatham counties of North Carolina. In its 20 years of operation, the Foundation has attracted some $100 million in assets and leveraged many millions more.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited President Andrea Bazan-Manson, 2005. |
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 Tropics Foundation, The
The Tropics Foundation is the US-based fundraising arm of Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE), the highly regarded Tropical Agriculture Research and Higher Education Center based in Costa Rica. Its graduates play a disproportionate role in economic development and sustainability throughout the region.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Executive Director HollyBeth Anderson, 2006; board enhancement consulting, 2006 |
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 MARTA
MARTA, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, is the South’s largest transpotrtation network. Since MARTA’s establishment some 25 years ago, members of its governing board have been appointed by different governbment agencies and jurisdictions.
BoardWalk's role: Governance consulting focused on board strategy and best practices in board governance; led the board in its annual planning retreat, 2005. |
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 Gray Ghost MicroFinance Fund LLC
Promoting the availability of affordable financial services for the entrepreneurial poor in the Arab world.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Microfinance Investment Advisor Sam Moss, 2004; recruited two Investment Officers, Yvonne Johanneson-Jones and Frank Brown, 2005. |
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Robert Pattillo Enterprises
Robert Pattillo Enterprises (RPE) is made up of the financial and charitable interests of Bob Pattillo, a successful real estate entrepreneur widely recognized for his innovative and effective approach in business and microfinance. Having recently sold his real estate business, Bob is now devoting his time to his passion for social investment, exploring ways to help social enterprises soar. RPE is made up of the following: The Rockdale Foundation (rockdalefdn.org), Gray Ghost Microfinance Fund (grayghostfund.com), and Gray Matters Capital.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Chief Financial Officer Christine Killorin, 2006 |
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 Small Enterprise Assistance Funds
The pre-eminent international fund manager providing risk capital to local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in underserved markets.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Trustee and Board Chair Dennis Lockhart, 2001.* |
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 Alabama Historical Commission
Alabama Historical Commission, a governmental organization that protects, preserves and interprets Alabama’s Historic places.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Executive Director John Neubauer, 2006. |
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 Atlanta Police Department
Atlanta's finest.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Chief of Police Richard Pennington, 2002.* |
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 City of Atlanta
The City of Atlanta is at the core of Metropolitan Atlanta, one of the most dynamic communities in the country. The Chief Financial Officer of the City of Atlanta is the chief steward of public funds and assets and the person most responsible for providing financial management leadership for city government.
BoardWalk's role: Executive search for CFO underway (see active assignments) |
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 Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership
A national model in community development, ANDP promotes the concept and implementation of mixed income communities throughout the metropolitan Atlanta region.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Executive Director John O'Callaghan, 2006. |
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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
Since 1938, Boys & Girls Clubs have been dedicated to ensuring that our community’s disadvantaged youngsters have greater access to quality programs and services that will enhance their lives and shape their futures.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Director of Marketing & Development Missy Dugan, 2006. |
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 Camp Twin Lakes
Camp Twin Lakes is the only camping facility in Georgia for children with chronic illnesses and disabilities.
The camp provides a great experience for over 2500 campers and volunteers each year while serving as a nationally respected resource for the design and implementation of recreational programs. As one wheelchair-bound kid cried after experiencing the zipline on CTL's ropes course, "I can't walk, but I can fly!"
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Executive Director, Eric Robbins, 2004-2005. |
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 Center for the Visually Impaired, The
The Center for the Visually Impaired is Georgia's largest comprehensive, fully accredited, private facility providing rehabilitation services for individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired.
BoardWalk's role: Board retreat, 2006 and 2005 |
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 CHRIS Kids
CHRIS Kids, Inc. provides the opportunity for victimized children to heal so that they can grow up to become contributing members of the community.
BoardWalk conducted a six-month board project with the governance committee of the board and helped facilitate CHRIS Kids' annual board retreat.
BoardWalk's role: Board assessment, governance development & retreat facilitation, 2005 |
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The Regional Atlanta Civic League was formed in December 2005 as a result of the merger of Research Atlanta, the Metro Group, and the Regional Leadership Forum, three separate organizations with a long history of research, education and advocacy of issues facing the entire metro region.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Executive Director Karen Webster Parks, 2006. Worked with merger task force to develop transition plan for the new organization, and conducted a board planning retreat prior to the merger’s consummation, 2005. |
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 Clean Air Campaign
Formed in 1996 by a diverse mix of organizations, The Clean Air Campaign is a nonprofit organization that works collaboratively with government and private-sector organizations. With 4.2 million people in the metro Atlanta region today, and another 2.5 million expected in the next 25 years, The Clean Air Campaign aims to motivate Georgians to take action to improve air quality and reduce traffic congestion.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Executive Director Kevin Green, 2007. |
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 Elliot Leadership Institute
ELI delivers innovative, practical, and cost-effective development tools and solutions for executive leadersship of the nation's restaurant industry.
BoardWalk's role: Board retreat |
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 Families First
Committed to stopping abuse, neglect and violence against children and families in crisis and returning hope to their lives.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited VP of Development & Marketing Denise Lawrence, 2006-2007. Governance Consulting, 2004. |
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 Frazer Center, The
The Frazer Center offers comprehensive individual, family and community based services to maximize the potential of individuals with disabilities.
BoardWalk's role: Board retreat, 2005 |
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 Goodwill Industries of North Georgia
The North Georgia affiliate of Goodwill industries is the ninth largest nonprofit in the state of Georgia and one of its fastest growing. Its motto and purpose is simple: "We put people to work."
BoardWalk's role: Board enrichment and board recruiting, 2007 (see active assignments) |
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 Great Schools Atlanta
Created to mobilize the Atlanta community to achieve an excellent education for every child.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited CEO Tom Cole, Summer 2004. |
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 Hands on Network (formerly CityCares)
Transforming people and communities nationwide through an innovative alliance of 300,000 volunteers serving local communities.
BoardWalk's role: National board governance and recruitment project, 2004-2006 |
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 Heifer International
Heifer International is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to ending world poverty and hunger and caring for the earth. Some 40 million men, women, boys and girls have been directly or indirectly assisted by Heifer since its founding in 1944.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited COO, Steve Denne, 2008; EVP External Relations search (see active assignments) |
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 INROADS, Inc.
INROADS is a national nonprofit committed to developing talented minority youth in business and industry, preparing them for corporate and community leadership. Internships are a core part of INROADS' service.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited SVP, Human Resources & Training Pipier Bewlay 2007. |
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 Juvenile Justice Fund
Fostering a community where children are protected and loved, families are strengthened and an inspired hope for our future is shared by all.
BoardWalk's role: Governance consulting, 2003. |
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 Literacy Action, Inc.
Literacy Action, Inc. is a not-for-profit agency that provides employment oriented educational programs. They are the largest, private adult basic education provider in Georgia, and have been serving the metro Atlanta community for more than 35 years.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Executive Director Emily Ellison, 2006. |
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 Madison-Morgan Cultural Center
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center is a regional arts facility located in Madison, GA. Housed in Madison’s 1895 Romanesque Revival public school building, the Center attracts 24,000 visitors annually to enjoy quality professional dance, theater and classical music performances as well as visual arts and regional history exhibits.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Executive Director Judith Barber, 2007 |
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 Odyssey Family Counseling Center
The Odyssey Family Counseling Center provides treatment and counseling services to adolescents and families at several locations in greater metro Atlanta. Odyssey respects the dignity and worth of all individuals and families and pledges to make our services accessible to all socioeconomic groups.
BoardWalk's role: Executive Search: CEO (see active assignments) |
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 Prevent Child Abuse Georgia
Georgia's only private, statewide, community-based nonprofit organization with the sole mission of preventing child abuse and neglect.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Executive Director Doug Middleton, April 2004 |
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 Rebuilding Together Atlanta
As an affiliate of the nation’s largest volunteer home repair organization, our mission is to preserve and revitalize houses and communities.
BoardWalk's role: Board enrichment consulting, 2007. |
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 Scholarship America
Scholarship America helps ensure access to postsecondary education for all students through financial aid and support. Since its founding, Scholarship America has distributed more than $1.5 billion in financial aid through such programs as Dollars for Scholars.
BoardWalk's role: Board governance and board planning |
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 Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc.
Southeastern Guide Dogs’ mission is to create a partnership between a visually impaired individual and a guide dog, facilitating life’s journey with mobility, independence and dignity.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited CEO Titus Herman, 2008 |
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 The Bascom
Established in 1982 as a nonprofit art center and a meaningful presence ever since, the Fine Art Center, of Highlands, NC, is in the process of transforming from gallery space in the local library to a new five-acre campus that will be a dynamic, interactive resource for those who create, collect or simply enjoy visual art.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited President Linda Steigleder, 2007-08 |
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 Theater of the Stars
Theater of the Stars is one of the oldest and most respected regional theaters in America. Founded in 1953, the company has produced or presented over 700 productions in Atlanta, across the country, and around the world.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited first Director of Development, Melaine Bennett, 2006-2007. |
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 Theatrical Outfit
An urban theatre group devoted to southern themes, southern playwrights and southern actors.
BoardWalk's role: Governance consulting, 2003 and 2004. |
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 United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta
One of Metro Atlanta's 's most pervasive and impactful nonprofits.
BoardWalk's role: Recruited President & CEO Milton J. Little, 2007 and COO Donna Buchanan, 2008 |
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 USO
The USO is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide morale, welfare and recreation-type services to our men and women in uniform--in short, extending a touch of home to the military. The USO currently operates 132 centers worldwide which collectively are visited by more than 5.6 million service personnel and their families each year.
BoardWalk's role: Recruiting SVP Human Resources, 2007; Strategic planning, 2007; board enrichment, 2006-07 |
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 YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and largest nonprofits serving the greater Atlanta area. Now in its 150th year here, the Y involves thousands of area residents in its higher charitable purpose of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities.
BoardWalk's role: CEO search, 2008 (see active assignments) |
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 Zoo Atlanta
"A thriving member of the Atlanta community and a world leader in conservation, education, research, and family entertainment."
BoardWalk's role: Recruited Vice President & Chief Development Officer Blythe Randolph, 2004 |
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