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Greetings! ,
Legacy, Legacy, Legacy... It's a concept that we imprint in Core class members, forevermore condemning you to lead your lives a bit more purposefully. Well, this summer I had the opportunity to stare legacy in the face as I prepared my father's eulogy.
I spent hours thinking about the purpose of this generous, loving, optimistic, enchanting, charming man. My assignment was to capture his essence succinctly. What I learned from this is that his 37 year tenure as an executive in jobs that he loved got two sentences. What I needed to communicate - what he leaves behind - was about the smile on the face of anyone who hears his name. He had a quick wit and a deep commitment to lifting the spirits of anyone he met. From the passenger in the carpool en route to school to the audience of the company's annual meeting that he chaired to the lonely person he chose to sit next to in a restaurant, his energy lifted the spirits of those around him. He mattered because throughout his 92 years, if just for a moment, he improved the quality of the day for those he came in contact with. And in my mind, that's leadership. And his legacy.
I will end this note with a suggestion about legacy. The one thing I panicked about when my dad died is the thought of never hearing his voice again. Then my brother reminded me about the videotape we had made a few years earlier. We spent an hour prompting him to tell his favorite stories and now I can hear his beloved laugh and those heartwarming stories whenever I need them. This year we will add the creation of legacy DVD's to the Core curriculum.
There are many ways to capture a legacy. I chose to share this one approach in order to encourage you to think about taping your parents, spouse, siblings, children, or yourself as part of honoring legacy. The idea of doing something like this used to be an intriguing notion to me. Now that DVD is the first thing I would carry out in case of a fire...
Meanwhile, since fall is to the educator what spring is to the farmer - a fresh start - I wish you a fresh start and the opportunity to reflect on whatever that means to you before the season changes.
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Dear Fellows,
"What is a personal calling? Whenever we do something that fills us with enthusiasm, we are following our legend. However, we don't all have the courage to confront our own dream..." - Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (Introduction)
LEADERSHIP instills the confidence to find and to follow what Coelho calls our "legend" - our personal calling; our passion. I'm not sure what I did to deserve the privilege of working with the group at LEADERSHIP and its extended family, but the experience has been transformational. Spending my days contemplating passions, legacy, and living purposefully has undoubtedly refocused the lens through which I see the world and my place within it. Much, I imagine, I hope, as it has for you.
Thanks to LEADERSHIP I've seen fulfillment in so many forms - from Anne Mahlum (Connector) at Back on my Feet to Jay Madara '09 who now serves as Board Chair of his children's school to Sozi Tulante '07 who attends each World Cup because it's the one time the world is joyously united. I believe that my time at LEADERSHIP has given me the confidence to "confront my passion" and to run with it.
This journey now leads me to the steps of Vanderbilt for my M.Ed. in International Education Policy & Management (NGO's, universities, nonprofits, etc). I start classes this fall and while I'm certainly sorry to leave LEADERSHIP, I am excited about the doors that might soon open.
As I make my exit, I hope you will welcome the newest member of the LEADERSHIP family, Taylor Goodman. Originally from Ohio and a graduate of Haverford College, she most recently completed the prestigious Philly Fellows program. Taylor will serve as the new Placement & Development Coordinator and I know you will enjoy working with her.
Thank you for your support and for sharing so much of yourselves with LEADERSHIP. It is my privilege to be a part of this family.
Colleen
Colleen.hoy22@gmail.com
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Applications for the 2010-2011 Executive Program are available!
For program information or to download an application, visit our website. |
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Events Around Town
Lunch With Liz
September 29, 2010
12:00 PM- 1:30 PM
The Capital Grille (1338 Chestnut)
Join Liz Dow at the Capital Grille to connect with other LEADERSHIP Fellows and gain networking opportunities from the extended LEADERSHIP family. Lunch is included with registration and hosted by Miguel Miranda '07, Managing Partner of The Capital Grille.
To Reserve your seat, click here.
1st Annual Access Sports Wiffle Ball Classic
September 18, 2010
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Campell's Field, 401 Delaware Avenue, Camden, NJ 08102
All proceeds from the Wiffle Ball Classic will support Access Sports' mission of creating memorable sports experiences for at-risk and special needs groups. Registration for each 6-player team includes 6 Game Day T-Shirts, 12 tickets to the Riversharks game that evening, Access Sports Picnic Party (no alcohol included), and Awards Ceremony. In attendance at the event: Phillies Ball Girls, Von Hayes, WMGK Radio Promo Crew, and more!
Registration Deadline: $300 per team through July 31, 2010; $360 per team between August 1st and August 31st, 2010. Please send check or money order to: Access Sports, 3721 Midvale Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19129-1743.
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LEADERSHIP Philadelphia Fellows: Board Placements
Ellie Barger '10 had joined the Public Citizens for Children and Youth Board of Directors.
Melinda Emerson '10 has joined the Philadelphia Development Partnership Board of Directors.
Randy Friendman '10 has joined the Musicopia Board of Directors.
Christine Rogers-Raetsch '10 has joined the Children's Learning Center Board of Directors.
LEADERSHIP Philadelphia Fellows: News
Robert Hughes '07 has been recognized with the Outstanding Service award by Rebuilding Together Philadelphia.
Junto 9, '10 received the Outstanding House Management Team award by Rebuilding Together Philadelphia.
Anne Mahlum's (Connector) Back on My Feet will expand to Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Minneapolis- St. Paul over 2010-2011.
Deanna Calvelli '08 has joined Buck Consultants, a Xerox Company, as Vice President, Sales.
The Career Wardrobe has moved! The new office/ client service space, located at 21 South 12th St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, opened on July 1st.
Melissa Nigro '10 has joined Erik Hirsch '10 at Hamilton Lane.
Melissa Nigro '10 will be honored with a Community Partnership Award from the Red Cross on September 29th for her Junto's work in their Pay It Forward project.
Have you or another LEADERSHIP Philadelphia fellow joined a Board recently? Do you have some news to share with the LEADERSHIP community? Let us know! Please send all news to Taylor.
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Job Openings
Controller, National Philanthropic Trust
The Controller is responsible for directing all accounting operations of the organization. Responsibilities include management of all phases of corporate accounting and reporting; issuance of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements on a consolidated and entity level; tax and compliance filings; cash management; and review and improvement of financial policies, processes, procedures and systems. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years progressive accounting/finance experience, including 3 years as a manager. CPA certification and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance are required. Public accounting and non-profit experience is preferred. Strong knowledge of audit, tax, reporting and regulatory and compliance standards is key. The ability to build consensus and communicate effectively is a must. Compensation consists of a base salary up to $90,000 along with a very competitive benefits program.
To Apply: Reply to resumes@nptrust.org by August 20, 2010.
www.nptrust.org
Director of Government, Corporate and Foundation Giving, Girard College
Working in close coordination with the rest of the Development team, this position will plan and implement a comprehensive government and coporate/foundation relations program with activities needed to attract, retain, and increase charitable support from these entities. Responsibilities include: preparing annual financial goals for governement and foundation support; preparing and submitting written proposals for funding; identifying potential sources of new and/or increased funding; working with Girard Estate to ensure that the use of donations reflects donor intentions; ensuring that all institutional donors receive timely and informative reports regarding the achievement enabled by their giving; and working with Raiser's Edge software to manage grant tracking and reporting. Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years governement, corporate and/or foundation fundraising experience required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Raiser's Edge preferred.
To Apply: Please submit letter of interest that includes salary requirements, resume, and a sample grant proposal authored by applicant to: jobs@girardcollege.org by Friday August 27, 2010.
Executive Director, Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia
The Executive Director is the leader of Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia and is responsible for overall strategic development, the implementation of C2C programs, and oversight of business operations and financial management. The Executive Director will: provide strategic leadership and drive the execution of C2C's mission, vision and goals; oversee the development and administration of all operations and programs; direct and oversee the fundraising program; identify new sources of funding and cultivate new relationships; serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization and primary liaison for partnerships with external parties; assure implementation of the National organization's policies and priorities; and engage local Advisory Board members to maximize growth and impact of C2C in Philadelphia region. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required, Master's Degree and/or experience in the for-profit sector preferred. 10+ years of demonstrated leadership and success managing individuals to meet goals in the non-profit or for-profit sector required. Budgeting and financial management experience desired. Salary: $80,000-90,000 based on skill set and experience.
Special Events Coordinator/ Office Manager, Girard Collge
The Special Events Coordinator/Office Manager will work with the Director, President, and volunteers to plan and execute special events including the Concert and Speakers Series, holiday luncheon, employee service awards, and reunion activities. The Coordinator will act as point person and sales representative for facilities/campus rentals. Responsbilities will also include: coordinating Institutional Advancement Office Calendar, providing clerfical and administrative support to the office, and supporting Communications Director with website updates. Bachelor's Degree, strong technology skills, and outstanding writing skills preferred.
Vice President of Communications, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
The Vice President, Communications will be responsible for shaping and transmitting key messages about the Chamber and its initiatives, and expanding awareness of the organization, its benefits and programs, through virtual and traditional marketing vehicles for the purpose of better retaining and growing membership and supporting public policy initiatives and advocacy. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Communications will play the central role in spearheading new communications initiatives, enlisting other business unit leaders and Chamber staff to help. His/her responsibilities will encompass high level strategy development as well as day-to-day management of communications activities.
Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, communications required; Masters preferred.
Minimum of ten years combined senior management and communications experience required.
Experience must include strategic planning, communications planning and management, marketing and media relations. Must be well-versed on the most up-to-date ways to utilize social media to engage target audiences
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit their resume with salary requirements, via e-mail to careers@greaterphilachamber.com.
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Join the LEADERSHIP Philadelphia network by joining your respective group:
LEADERSHIP Core Class Fellows
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LEADERSHIP Connectors
LEADERSHIP Philadelphia NonProfit Collaborative
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P.S. Speaking of fresh starts, please see Colleen's note below, written as she prepared to head back to school, and welcome her successor, Taylor Goodman, to the team. Colleen can be reached at 