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June highlights:
- Five questions every search committee should ask (of its candidates)
- Applications invited for nonprofit board members: BoardWalk Governance Fellowships at Harvard
- Recent placements at the ABA, United Way, Global Impact, Glenn Institute, Atlanta Urban League
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New search assignments, including CEOs for The American Chestnut Foundation and Metro Atlanta YMCA
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Two new planks on the BoardWalk
- BoardWalk's Sam Pettway a finalist for 2008 Small Business Person of the Year
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Five questions
every search
committee should ask (of its candidates)
Last month in this space, we offered "Five questions every search committee should ask (of itself)," an exercise we recommend every search committee undertake at the outset of any major executive search. This month, we focus on the more traditional issue of questions addressed to candidates.
The first question could not be more basic: "Why are you here?"
Click here for five key questions for candidates... |
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Announcing the Fifth Annual
BoardWalk Governance Fellowships
at Harvard Business School
December 3-6, 2008
Once again, we are pleased to support excellence in nonprofit board leadership by offering fellowships that allow a select group  of nonprofit trustees to attend a compelling executive education course at Harvard Business School, "Governing for Nonprofit Excellence."
Past recipients have ranged from the board chair of a major international nonprofit with operations and people in many countries to an emerging board leader with a charity whose focus was strictly local. All recipients share a personal commitment to service, personal growth and excellence in nonprofit governance.Our eligibility requirements are quite straightforward. For more information on the course itself or our process for selecting BoardWalk Fellows, please click here. |
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Recent placements on the BoardWalk
We are pleased to have advised the following clients on these recent appointments:
 United Way of Metro Atlanta taps two area presidents to chair Early Learning Commission
Spelman's Beverly Tatum and Federal Reserve's
Dennis Lockhart to lead regional initiative
Dennis Lockhart, CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and Beverly Tatum, President of Spelman College, have been named co-chairs of the Early Learning Commission for United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta.
Modeled after Atlanta's Regional Commission on Homelessness, the Early Learning Commission comprises leaders from across the metro area who are committed to focused efforts to further school readiness throughout the region. To read more about Dennis and Beverly, click here.
 Jeanne Nowaczewski
Director
Section of Litigation
American Bar Association
Jeanne Nowaczewski has been selected as Director of the Litigation Section of the American Bar Association, following a decade of service to public education in Chicago. Presently, Jeanne is Senior Manager for New Schools Recruitment of the Chicago Public Schools Office of New Schools, supporting the development and promotion of new school creation ("Renaissance 2010").
Jeanne's legal career was extensive: Among other roles, she was staff counsel for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest (BPI); Partner at Schiff, Hardin & White; and clerk for a judge on the US Circuit Court's 7th DIstrict.
Jeanne holds BA, MA and JD degrees from the University of Chicago.
 Nancy Flake Johnson, President & CEO
Atlanta Urban League
Nancy Flake Johnson becomes President and CEO of the Atlanta Urban League on July 7, just the second woman to head the 88-year-old nonprofit. Previously, Nancy was VP of Programs at the Detroit Urban League, before which she ran a management consulting and accounting services firm. A certified public accountant, she began her career in Atlanta with posts at Coopers & Lybrand and Arthur Andersen & Co.
Nancy was raised in Detroit. She earned her BBA in accounting at Howard University's School of Business and a MBA in the science in taxation from DePaul University.
To see the feature article about Nancy in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, click here.
 Joseph Olchefske
EVP, Development, Marketing & Member Services
Global Impact
Joseph Olchefske is joining Global Impact as Executive Vice President responsible for growth initiatives, marketing, development, partnerships and member services.
Since 2004, Joseph has been Managing Director of the School District Consulting Practice at American Institutes of Research. At AIR, he consulted with urban school systems and foundations in the development of large-scale reform strategies to increase student achievement.
From 1998 to 2003, Joseph was Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools, following 12 years as in public finance with Piper Jaffray, where he served a wide variety of local governments throughout the Pacific Northwest.
An honors graduate of the University of Chicago, Joe received his Master's in City and Regional Planning from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.
 Luana Nissan, Director
The Glenn Institute
Westminster Schools
The Hilda and Wilbur Glenn Institute for Philanthropy and Service Learning, a pioneering program based at Westminster Schools, has selected Luana Nissan as Director.
One of the country's experts on youth philanthropy, a relatively new academic field, Luana has co-authored several books and working papers, including "The Growth of Youth Philanthropy in the U.S." A close partner with The LEAGUE's Learning to Give program and The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, Luana brings deep experience and passion for the work being done at Westminster Schools' Glenn Institute.
Luana has a BS in Education from Indiana University - Purdue University, and a BA in Rhetoric from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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New assignments & new Leadership Profiles since our last smorgasBoard:
Committed to one of the most compelling conservation challenges of our time, The American Chestnut Foundation is restoring a species that now resides mostly in our cultural memory--a part of our fabled pioneer lore but no longer part of our landscape. Asheville, NC; click link above for Leadership Profile.
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities prepares 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. New Brighton, MN; search commences September 2008. 
Already respected as one of the finest independent day schools in the country, Westminster Schools promotes excellence in student achievement and character, relevance in knowledge and purpose, and balance in accomplishments and relationships. Atlanta, GA; profile expected early July.
The region's largest nonprofit community service organization, the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is the sixth largest Y in the country, and yet opportunities for continued growth and impact are significant. Atlanta, GA; click link above for Leadership Profile.
Odyssey provides treatment and counseling services to adolescents and families at several locations throughout greater metro Atlanta. Odyssey respects the dignity and worth of all individuals and families and pledges to make its services accessible to all socioeconomic groups. Atlanta, GA; profile expected mid-July.
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To view our other active assignments, please click here.
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Meet BoardWalk's newest planks...
 Debby Byrnes
Senior Associate Debby Byrnes brings BoardWalk clients over 20 years' experience in strategic search and identification of exceptional talent within local, national and international organizations. As consultant, director and board member for public, private and philanthropic organizations, Debby has developed a deep passion for uniting talented executives with compelling causes.
In addition to her contract research service to executive search firms, Debby has designed and implemented physician recruiting campaigns for a variety of healthcare systems throughout the Southeast.
Debby received a BS in Health Education from Appalachian State University, and she pursued post-graduate studies in Exercise Physiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she was among the pioneers researching the effects of exercise as a preventive and rehabilitative treatment for cardiac patients. She has a passion for hospitality and bringing people together over the dinner table to discuss politics, culture and whatever is on their mind.
Jermaine House
Intern
Following a search that encompassed scores of prospects at four Atlanta colleges and universities, Jermaine House has been named the first recipient of a BoardWalk Consulting Internship. Jermaine will provide support for the firm's candidate-facing activities, developing profiles on organizations and executives of interest to the firm, while conducting research on business development opportunities.
Prior to joining BoardWalk, Jermaine completed an internship with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, where he performed the dual role as leader of the CBCF Congressional Simulation Program and Legislative Intern for U. S. Congressman Sanford D. Bishop. Jermaine is a 2008 graduate of Morehouse College, cum laude, where he earned a B.A. degree in English. During his spare hours, Jermaine enjoys studying theology and playing his favorite sports, basketball and tennis. Click here to meet the other members of BoardWalk's team.... |
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BoardWalk's Sam Pettway, finalist
2008 Small Business Person of the Year
As featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle (view online article here), BoardWalk's Sam Pettway was one of five finalists for 2008 Small Business Person of the Year Award, offered jointly each year by the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
In addition to Sam, this year's finalists (left to right in the picture nearby) included Shashi Reddy, CEO, Case-Mate; Charles Humbard, founder and president, Gospel Music Channel; Mary Moore, founder and CEO, The Cook's Warehouse; and this year's winner, Tony Conway, president and owner of A Legendary Event.
- Picture courtesy of the Atlanta Business Chronicle
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Please click on the pictures below to learn more about the consultants at BoardWalk.
Kim Anderson
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Kathy Bremer
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Sam Pettway
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Margaret Reiser
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