"TLE" Chapter 8 - 4/13/24
Lars Leafblad
Executive Search Consultant | Career Serendipity Accelerator | Small Business Owner | INFJ
TLE (That Lars Email) - Chapter 8 - 4/13/24
Dear TLE Community,
Happy April!!! Thanks SO much for continuing to expand this community by commenting, posting and sharing this newsletter with your networks!
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With that, onwards and upwards we go....
to a special shout-out to all who invested in bringing Pollen Midwest to life over the past 15 years!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Thank you Kelly Smith and The Minnesota Star Tribune for sharing the farewell story of Pollen after 15 years of civic innovation in our community! Her story includes quotes from Pollen's founding ED, Jamie Millard , board chair Lolyann Gochicoa and current leader Melanie Walby , who is leading the sunsetting of the organization. Thank you to all who brought Pollen to life!
To every thing there is a season, and as Pollen's current season comes to an end, it's time for new growth to emerge from MSP's civic soil.
Time to get planting…stay tuned…more to come.....
Onwards and upwards!!!
PROPS
(Please send along career updates/news/celebrations/props/shout outs/snaps for yourself or colleagues for future issues!!)
Laura Wolff recently launched a small video production company focused on elevating the stories of good works and outstanding leadership through docustyle video. They offer a full range of services from long-form documentary to Instagram reels. Check out her website at www.bigstoryprods.com
Kathryn Quick named the "Gross Family Chair" at Humphrey School of Public Affairs 美国明尼苏达大学双城分校 to support nonprofit leadership, philanthropy and public affairs scholarship.
Rachel Hawley, MA on her new role with Ramsey County as a Planning Analyst in the Office of Safety and Justice!
Tessa Eddy on joining Renay Dossman and Neighborhood Development Center as VP of Advancement and Strategy and Elisa Pluhar, MA on her promotion to Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer at NDC!
Katy Drahos named Director of Pro Bono & Community Service at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. .
Louise Seeba named new Executive Director of St. Paul Public Housing Agency .
Glen D. Lloyd named Sr. Director for Advancement at Be The Match
"Resilience. Inclusivity. Dedication. Passion. Teamwork. Respect. Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest President and CEO Jill Evenocheck was recently recognized with the L’étoile Du Nord?(Star of the North) Award, presented by Target and given by Minnesota United FC to those in the community who actively emulate these core values."
Jill A. Anderson named Managing Director of Children's Theatre Company
Jane Vangsness Frisch, Ph.D. named VP of Workforce at Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce (FMWF Chamber)
Learn more about the EquaSpace staff and board of directors via their new website -> https://www.equaspace.org/team (including Mike Logan , Linda Ireland , Ron Lattin , Imee Cambronero , Dana Mortenson , Lynette Dumalag and Mai-Anh Tran, CFRE ! Thanks Susan Corridoni and Sarah Yung Ae Clyne for your leadership to bring this vision to life!!!)
Congratulations to all of the new MSP executives recognized by St. Paul Area Chamber at their "2024 New Executives Reception" -> https://www.stpaulchamber.com/executivereception.html
(via Megan Forgrave B Kyle )
AMPLIFY
(Have an upcoming event in Minnesota that you want to help amplify? Pass it along!!)
领英推荐
Join the Ann Bancroft Foundation on April 25 to celebrate and honor the girls who use their voices, talents, gifts and creativity every day to transform our world. The evening promises inspirational performances, exciting auctions, and an opportunity to hear from remarkable girls who dare to imagine something bigger. All tickets include reserved seating for the program, appetizers, a plated meal, and cash bar. Info and tickets: https://www.annbancroftfoundation.org/news/event-2024
(via Julie Cohen )
Project for Pride in Living (PPL) hosting "Pints for PPL" for young professionals to learn more about PPL's work. Next gathering is April 25th at BLACK STACK BREWING INC . Details -> https://www.ppl-inc.org/pints
(via Wendy Blethen (she/her) )
"Brews, Eats & Beats" event on August 3rd hosted by Mount Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth to raise support to fight hunger in MSP.
(via Cathy Schmidt, MBA, LEED AP )
Tickets are on sale and sponsorships are still available for Open Arms of Minnesota Moveable Feast on May 16th. Inspired by Hemingway's time in Paris in the 1920s, this year's beautiful theme also celebrates the 20th anniversary of our signature event. For those not familiar: following games, drinks, snacks, and giving opportunities, guest are whisked away via limo for dinner at one of 50+ participating restaurants. Please visit https://www.openarmsmoveablefeast.org/ or contact me at [email protected] to learn more.
(via Emily Essert )
Nonprofit Financial Commons hosting event April 17th for nonprofit boards "Revisiting the Financial Oversight Role of Nonprofit Boards:?A More than Monitoring Approach". Register -> https://nonprofitfinancials-22317552.hs-sites.com/board-oversignt-0
(via Kate Barr )
CELEBRATE
(Have some news that made your day or inspired you? Please pass it along!)
National Kidney Foundation shares the donor story of Marcia Ballinger, PhD of Ballinger | Leafblad, Inc. who donated a kidney after reading about Bernadeia Johnson 's LinkedIn post asking for help finding a donor match.
YWCA Minneapolis sells Uptown fitness facility to nonprofit planning to create a workforce development hub. Congratulations Emilia González Avalos !! “The building will also house administrative offices for Unidos MN, SEIU Local 26, Tending the Soil and United Food and Commercial Workers Local 663, and provide a public gathering space, classrooms and a first-of-its-kind worker cooperative for immigrants who are union members in the construction industry.”
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Please include salary range information with all job posting submissions. Job postings without salary range transparency will not be shared.)
Hallie Q. Brown Community Center seeks new Executive Director ($145-165K)
(via Damon Shoholm and Lars Leafblad )
Think Small? hiring Director of Marketing ($115-128K) (via Cisa Keller ) -> https://app.trinethire.com/companies/273185-think-small/jobs/91022-director-of-marketing?source=linkedin
Liz Fedor and Twin Cities Business write on "Women at the Top" about women in CEOs role in Minnesota -> https://tcbmag.com/women-at-the-top/
Ballinger | Leafblad, Inc. has launched a new e-newsletter, "In The Loop", to share updates, insights and counsel from their client community.
Subscribe here -> https://www.dhirubhai.net/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7168387585977905153
Minnesota Council of Churches seeks new CEO?->
Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing? is growing and are hiring several gift planning positions within our Charitable Giving Services team. Join an inspired and mission-driven group to help make our shared world better through generosity! Learn more https://www.thriventcharitable.com/careers
(via Kim Borton )
Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota seeks new ED ($160-180K) -> https://jobs.minnesotanonprofits.org/job/executive-director-bloomington-minnesota-91451
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Onwards and upwards,
Lars
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Wellness & Lifestyle Coach | Empowering You to Achieve Optimal Health Through Nutrition, Fitness, & Mindset | Entrepreneur & Advocate for Personal Growth | Nonprofit Consultant
7 个月I love this newsletter and find myself looking forward to not only email but your updates here on LinkedIn. Thanks for filling a much needed “space” in Minnesota
Chief Executive Officer at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities, Board Director, City Council member
7 个月Always newsworthy Lars Leafblad! Too late to buy tickets for the Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities gala on April 19, but not too late to buy tickets for the May 5 Saint Paul Saints game - buy an infield ticket for $25 and UGMTC gets part of the ticket proceeds! That a great a great “double header!”
Executive Search Consultant | Career Serendipity Accelerator | Small Business Owner | INFJ
7 个月Cc Marcia Ballinger, PhD Damon Shoholm Jen Hanlon Ash Holly Henry Bob Schoenbaum Diane Meskan Schwecke #TeamBL