Extensive Search and Recruitment Process Led by Envision Consulting
Los Angeles, CA – Discovery Cube, Southern California, a nonprofit museum that inspires and educates young minds through engaging science-based programs and exhibits, announced that Jen Granger has been hired as their new Vice President of Development in Orange County, effective July 10th.
Ms. Granger has spent over twenty years serving nonprofit organizations, leading development efforts at Girl Scout Council of Orange County, Whittier Law School, and St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, where she secured a $1M gift to support both the hospital’s capital campaign and annual fund. Most recently, she served as Director of Advancement at Sherman Library & Gardens, where she led fundraising efforts for a multi-phase capital campaign. She brings significant experience in donor stewardship, capital campaign management, and organizational sustainability.
“I am passionate about STEM education as well as hands-on learning outside a traditional classroom. It is a privilege to build upon the Discovery Cube’s success over the past 25 years and be part of the team that helps create the next generation of innovators.”
With locations in Los Angeles and Orange County, Discovery Cube has delighted children, educators, and caregivers since 1998, instilling a passion for the sciences in millions of lives. Discovery Cube’s exhibitions and programs create high-quality science learning experiences to propel young scientists forward as the innovators of the future.
Jen Granger was hired as Discovery Cube’s next Vice President of Development in Orange County after an extensive search and recruitment process led by the Discovery Cube search committee in collaboration with Envision Consulting.
Envision Consulting is a boutique firm that specializes in executive search, organizational strategy, merger exploration, and executive leadership transitions exclusively for nonprofit organizations. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, Envision’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is integrated throughout its practices, which include a structured hiring process and anti-biased decision making. In 2023, Envision was named by the Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy as a Top 10 Search Firm that Works for Women of Color for the third year in a row.
Extensive Search and Recruitment Process Led by Envision Consulting
DENVER, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunger Free Colorado, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring access to nutritious and affordable food for all Coloradans, has announced Theo Shaw as its new Chief Operating Officer. Shaw, an equitable systems leader, has spent the past decade fostering community relationships and disrupting inequitable systems in education. His previous role was Director of Equity and Community Partnerships in the Jeffco Public School system.
Expressing his commitment to eliminating food resource barriers and eradicating food insecurity, Shaw states, "Access to quality food is a human right that must be guaranteed for everyone in our state and nation. The opportunity to lead boldly in a bold organization has been my passion. It will be my honor to partner and lead alongside a human-centered organization lead with and for the people of Colorado."
Marc Jacobson, CEO of Hunger Free Colorado, believes that Shaw's dedication to combating inequity and promoting community collaboration makes him an ideal addition to the team. "We can't think of a better person to join us in the fight against food insecurity," says Jacobson. The organization aims to build a community-centered food system and address structural racism in institutions and governmental policies to ensure equitable access to nutritious food and culturally relevant food for all Coloradans.
The appointment of Theo Shaw followed an extensive search and recruitment process led by Marc Jacobson and the HFC search committee, in collaboration with Envision Consulting. Envision is a nonprofit consulting firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in executive search, organizational strategy, and leadership transitions. Envision has been recognized as a Top 10 Search Firm that Works for Women of Color by the Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy and a Top 60 Executive Search Firm Serving the Nonprofit Sector by Hunt Scanlon in recent years.
Pasadena, CA – AbilityFirst, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities to achieve their personal best, recently welcomed Courtney Jurado as their new Chief Development Officer.
Ms. Jurado has over 15 years’ experience leading programs, charitable giving campaigns and managing events. An accomplished scholar, among other degrees, she has a post-graduate certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University. She most recently served as the Executive Director of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, helping lead the fight against Breast Cancer while building a strong culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.
“I’m a born networker who lives to connect the dots between what makes others light up and how that motivates their giving,” said Ms. Jurado. “I have spent my professional career leading program operations and supporting charitable giving campaigns, and I feel both well-prepared for and excited about my new position and journey with AbilityFirst.”
“Courtney's commitment and passion for growing charitable giving to important causes, like ours, is just one reason we are thrilled to have her join the executive team at AbilityFirst," said Lori Gangemi, CEO of AbilityFirst. "We are confident that the depth and breadth of her skills will help us further meet the growing needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families."
Originally conceived in 1926 by visionaries looking beyond disabilities and seeing children and capabilities, AbilityFirst has long been comprised of pioneers and advocates for disability rights. Today, AbilityFirst is distinguished by: “evidence-based services, exceptional leadership and management, long standing experience and community roots, and outcomes-based program evaluation with measurable results.”
The appointment of Courtney Jurado comes after an extensive search and recruitment process led by the AbilityFirst search committee, in conjunction with Envision Consulting--a nonprofit consulting firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in executive search, organizational strategy, merger exploration and executive leadership transitions. Envision’s commitment to DEI is integrated into its practices, including inclusive surveys and stakeholder interviews, focus groups, structured hiring processes, a focus on anti-biased decision making and more. In 2023, Envision was named by the Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy as a Top 10 Search Firm that Works for Women of Color. In 2022, Envision was named a Top 60 Executive search Firms Serving the Nonprofit Sector by Hunt Scanlon.
Augusta, KS – Mid-Kansas Community Action Program, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting poverty and homelessness, recently announced that Bambi Parker will be their new Executive Director, effective April 24th, 2023.
A Business Administration graduate of Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Ms. Parker has been working in the nonprofit sector for more than 10 years. A passionate advocate for those experiencing poverty and homelessness, she most recently served for 8 years as Executive Director of Stepping Stone Shelter in Southwest Kansas. While there she designed and implemented the Pathway to Success program that better served residents experiencing homelessness in her community, decreasing homeless rates by 25% under her leadership.
“Bambi truly believes that the poverty/homeless community is deeply misunderstood by society and works diligently to bring knowledge and understanding to communities in the hopes that each community will become stronger together in fighting against poverty and homelessness,” said outgoing Mid-Kansas CAP Executive Director, Joyce Stockham. “Bambi has served on many Boards and volunteered within her community, and I know she is excited to serve the South-Central Kansas area in the same way. And certainly, we are excited to have her join our exceptional team.”
For over 50 years, The Mid-Kansas Community Action Program, Inc. has helped people move out of poverty by creating and managing programs and services focused on expanding community housing options, education, family development, and economic support. Their mission is: “To provide an outstanding and efficient work environment with professional, well trained and empowered employees; to diversify and expand programs; and to utilize education, passion, integrity, commitment to excellence, and innovative approaches in being responsive to community needs and in delivery of services.”
The appointment of Bambi Parker comes after an extensive search and recruitment process led by the Mid-KS CAP search committee, in conjunction with Envision Consulting--a nonprofit consulting firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in executive search, organizational strategy, merger exploration and executive leadership transitions. Envision’s commitment to DEI is integrated into its practices, including inclusive surveys and stakeholder interviews, focus groups, structured hiring processes, a focus on anti-biased decision making and more. In 2023, Envision was named by the Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy as a Top 10 Search Firm that Works for Women of Color. In 2022, Envision was named a Top 60 Executive search Firms Serving the Nonprofit Sector by Hunt Scanlon. www.envisionnonprofit.com
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Los Angeles, CA – Pathways LA, a nonprofit that supports the healthy development and school readiness of young children from disadvantaged communities, recently announced that Raymond Scott has been selected as their new Finance Director, effective January 23rd, 2023.
Mr. Scott is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with over 17 years of experience working in finance as an analyst, director of business operations, and consultant. Most recently he worked as a financial consultant for the Neighborhood Housing of Los Angeles County, developing best practices for the department, refining their budget preparation process, and coaching their finance team.
In addition to his considerable financial, strategic and analytical skills, Mr. Scott is also an internationally certified Life, Performance, Emotional Intelligence and Executive Coach. “I am a deep believer in service,” said Mr. Scott. “More specifically, I believe the depth and breadth of my work, education, and life experiences will make me an exceptional contributor to the mission of Pathways LA, which mirrors my own values, and I am excited about my partnership with the team there.”
For over 40 years, Pathways has supported the consortium of care for children from disadvantaged communities, including community partners and policy makers. Every year their dedicated staff assists thousands of children and their families, and supports and trains hundreds of child care providers.
Pathways CEO, Tamika Farr, who is passionate about leveling the playing field for disadvantaged communities, said, “We are excited to expand our team to include Raymond Scott as Director of Finance. Raymond’s broad range of experience and qualifications positions him to an exceptional contributor to the mission of Pathways LA.”
The appointment of Raymond Scott comes after an extensive search and recruitment process lead by CEO Tamika Farr and the Pathways LA search committee, in conjunction with Envision Consulting--a nonprofit consulting firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in executive search, organizational strategy, merger exploration and executive leadership transitions. Envision’s commitment to DEI is integrated into its practices, including inclusive surveys and stakeholder interviews, focus groups, structured hiring processes, a focus on anti-biased decision making and more. In 2021, Envision was named by the Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy as a Top 10 Search Firm that Works for Women of Color.