Empower Success Corps

Are you ready to use your business or nonprofit leadership skills to make a real difference? Empower Success Corps (ESC) connects experienced professionals with rewarding opportunities to support nonprofits throughout New England. Whether you’re interested in volunteer consulting or a high-impact, paid nonprofit fellowship, ESC can help you find meaningful work that aligns with your expertise and passions.?Curious about how you can get involved? Attend one of our upcoming virtual Info Sessions to learn more about ESC Fellowships and ESC Consulting and discover which program is the right fit for you! Tuesday, April 8 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM Thursday, April 10 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Please visit our website to reserve your spot. If you can’t attend either session and are still interested, you can set up a time to speak with one of our program directors, Donna Morelle or Meryl N. Fink. Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your experience into impact. We look forward to meeting you! https://lnkd.in/ePDipfpJ

At ESC, being part of our community means continuous learning and growth. Today, we hosted a thought-provoking Lunch and Learn with Hiawatha Bray, technology writer for The Boston Globe. The topic? Artificial Intelligence—its benefits, real-world applications, and how it’s shaping our personal and professional lives. This engaging session helped us separate fact from fiction, navigate potential challenges, and explore the transformative impact of AI. Thank you to everyone who joined us! We’d love to hear your thoughts—what stood out to you most? #ArtificialIntelligence #LearningCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment Adjoa Acquaah-Harrison, Amy Katz, Andrea Mintz, Andrew Spooner, Bonnie Clendenning, Carol Parker, Caroline Brooks, Cary Gladstone, Christine Warren, Donna Morelle, Edwina Nowicki, Emie Michaud Weinstock, Fiona Epstein, Fran Kantor, Gabriele Loebbert, Henry Mehmet Gulergun, Jean Scarrow, Jennifer Balgley Wells, Joel Adler, John Davidson, John Deeley, John Heaster, Julie Crockford, Katherine Cruise, Kathleen Buckley, Louise Borke, Lynn Post, Marietta Joseph, Marjorie Bauer, Mary Celeste Brown, Michael Phelan, Mike Byrnes, Neil Golden, Patricia Pinto, Paul Zagaeski, Penny Barker Weeks, CFP ?, Rachel Winkeller, Sue Kahn, Toni Hicks, Will Hughsted, and Willia Cooper

We are pleased to announce that the application deadline for ESC Catalyst has been extended to Monday, December 9, 2024! This unique fellowship program is designed to equip mid-career professionals of color with essential management consulting skills, empowering them to advance their careers as staff, executives, board members, or consultants. Our goal is to expand access to a diverse pool of consultants who are ready to bring their expertise to help strengthen and transform the nonprofit sector. Consulting Training Meeting two to three times a month from January to June 2025, the program will provide training on consulting skills; nonprofit finance; nonprofit governance; strategic planning; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging; and virtual technology.?Participants will have the opportunity to work with an experienced ESC team on a capacity-building project for a New England nonprofit. Upon completion of the program, ESC Catalyst Fellows become part of an alumni network that includes ongoing professional development opportunities. Application Process The deadline to complete the application is Monday, December 9, 2024. Help Us Spread the Word! We kindly ask you to help us spread the word about this program through your professional networks. Visit our website for additional information about the program as well as how to apply: https://lnkd.in/eWv9p3N5.

Empower Success Corps Receives $125,000 Barr Foundation Grant to Continue ESC Catalyst Program Empower Success Corps (ESC) is pleased to announce a $125,000 grant from the Barr Foundation to support the continuation and expansion of the ESC Catalyst program over the next two years. ESC Catalyst, a fellowship program for mid-career professionals of color, provides tools, training, and mentorship to strengthen participants’ management, planning, and consulting skills. With this generous funding, ESC will welcome a third cohort of Catalyst Fellows, continuing the program’s impactful work of building diverse nonprofit leadership. “ESC Catalyst has become a cornerstone of our mission to support a diverse and thriving nonprofit sector,” said Julie Crockford, President of ESC. “This funding from the Barr Foundation enables us to continue empowering talented professionals who will, in turn, drive lasting impact in their communities.” The Barr Foundation’s support underscores its commitment to strengthening the ecosystem of leaders, organizations, networks, and connections that enable nonprofits to thrive and sustainably achieve their missions. The two-year grant allows ESC to extend Catalyst’s reach, helping more participants access critical professional development and an invaluable network of peers and mentors. “We’ve heard directly from our nonprofit partners about how crucial it is to have consultants with shared lived experience, identity, and values. The Catalyst program helps ensure that more nonprofits in our region have access to talented partners that can help them advance their missions and thrive, as people and organizations,” said Rory Neuner, Senior Learning Officer at the Barr Foundation. UPDATE: The deadline to submit your application for the next Catalyst cohort has been extended to Monday, December 9, 2024. For more details and to apply, visit ESC’s website at https://lnkd.in/eWv9p3N5 or contact Andrew Spooner, Director of ESC Catalyst. About the Barr Foundation: The Barr Foundation is a private, Boston-based foundation with core programs in Arts & Creativity, Climate, and Education.

Deadline for Applying to ESC Catalyst is November 27, 2024! We are currently accepting applications for our third cohort of ESC Catalyst Fellows. Catalyst is a program for mid-career professionals of color, offering essential tools, training, and mentorship to elevate management, planning, and consulting skills. Fellows also join a vibrant network, expanding their impact in the nonprofit sector. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/eyAJ8KTS Know someone who’d be a great fit? Please share this opportunity!

Who's at the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network (MNN) Conference? We have a contingent here from ESC! President, Julie Crockford; Director of Catalyst, Andrew Spooner; Director of Training, Willia Cooper; and Office Manager, Christine Warren. Feeling inspired as we gather with nonprofit leaders committed to making a difference, including those from On The Rise and Sarah Thomas from the Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair. It's an honor to be here to celebrate the incredible contributions of Robert Gittens, formerly of Bridges Homeward (pictured with current CEO, Yoyo Yau) and evelyn friedman, CEO of Greater Lawrence Community Action Council Inc.. And nice to catch up with David Kuehn, MNN board chair, and Tammy Mello, president of The Key Program, Inc. #NonprofitLeaders #MassachusettsNonprofits #MNNConference

Who's at the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network (MNN) Conference? We have a contingent here from ESC! President, Julie Crockford; Director of Catalyst, Andrew Spooner; Director of Training, Willia Cooper; and Office Manager, Christine Warren. Feeling inspired as we gather with nonprofit leaders committed to making a difference, including those from On The Rise and Sarah Thomas from the Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair. It's an honor to be here to celebrate the incredible contributions of Robert Gittens, formerly of Bridges Homeward (pictured with current CEO, Yoyo Yau) and evelyn friedman, CEO of Greater Lawrence Community Action Council Inc.. And nice to catch up with David Kuehn, MNN board chair, and Tammy Mello, president of The Key Program, Inc. #NonprofitLeaders #MassachusettsNonprofits #MNNConference

Are you a mid-career professional of color seeking to develop consulting skills and expand your impact in the nonprofit sector? The ESC Catalyst Fellowship might be the perfect opportunity for you. ESC is now accepting applications for the 2025 cohort of Catalyst Fellows. This six-month program, starting in January, equips participants with valuable consulting, management, and planning skills to enhance their professional growth and nonprofit impact. For more details or to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/g99btVjt. See photos of past fellows including Angela O.; Alexander Bezek, M.Ed.; Alisa Hunter, MS; Alisha Robinson, BSHCM; Amartya Zarate; Anna Adachi-Mejia, PhD, CPCC; Arnold Mikolo; Biram Saidybah; Carlos Rincon; Christy Egun; Claudio Martinez; Damond Ford M.B.A.; David Johnson Jr, BBA; Delia Rodriguez-Masjoan, MPA; Doris Blanchard; Douglas Sutherland; Dwayne Keys, AFC?; Elijah Mandela Evans; Lizz Matos; Emie Michaud Weinstock; Eric Esteves; Dr. Fanta Atkinson; Genesis Peralta; Gillian Van Delft M.Ed., LICSW; Jeannette Davila; John Heaster; Keisha Venson, M.Ed., PMP; Klare Shaw; Lisa Carter-Knight; Marcia Kimm-Jackson, M.Ed, SHRM-CP; Michael Robinson Ed.D; Nabeel Khan; Priyanka Sharma; Dr. Richard Booth; and Shirley Tomlinson.

At Empower Success Corps (ESC), we connect seasoned professionals with meaningful opportunities to support nonprofits across New England. Whether you’re interested in volunteering as a consultant to help shape nonprofit strategies or seeking a high-impact, paid fellowship, ESC offers a role that’s right for you. Our next cohort of consultants and fellows begins onboarding in September. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference and grow professionally. Explore our programs or apply today on our website: https://lnkd.in/e5FePRKB. Join us at ESC and be part of something extraordinary!

"It can be lonely at the top." Being a nonprofit executive can feel isolating. Often, there’s no one within the organization to discuss sensitive issues or challenging situations. The ESC Nonprofit Executive RoundTable (NET) fills this support gap, providing a confidential forum for executive directors, CEOs, and presidents to share challenges and receive real-time, constructive feedback from knowledgeable, connected leaders who understand the unique challenges of the role. Meeting remotely via Zoom once a month for nine months, this facilitated roundtable fosters a community of peers, encouraging nonprofit leaders to freely share concerns and receive support from those with similar experiences. The discussion topics are driven by the group's interests. For more information or to sign up for the fall 2024 session, visit https://lnkd.in/eR_pJkT or contact Julie Crockford, ESC’s president, at [email protected]. #nonprofit #leaders