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Many people leave careers in the for-profit sector to address challenges within our communities and society, and many assume important leadership roles in nonprofit organizations. With this in mind, we would like to bring to your attention the unique Encore Fellowship Program which was successfully launched in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Encore.org with expansion efforts starting in 2011.

 

Encore Fellowships are structured assignments that place highly-skilled, experienced professionals at the end of their midlife careers into social-purpose organizations, where they help nonprofits build capacity, grow strategically and, ultimately, have a broader impact on their communities.

 

Encore Fellows bring a wealth of skills in marketing, communications, strategy and planning, information technology, risk management and process re-engineering, operations and performance management, human resources, financial management and engineering - skills that can have a lasting impact on their nonprofit hosts.

 

Fellows are carefully matched with their host organizations to ensure a cultural fit and the ability to make a long-term impact. They are screened for commitment, flexibility and willingness to adapt and learn. Nonprofits are vetted for their readiness to use this type of talent.

 

During the fellowship period (typically six to 12 months, half to full time), fellows commit to 1,000 hours of work, are paid a stipend and are embedded as part of the nonprofit staff. This practice allows them to deliver greater impact than the fellows could as volunteers, board members or short-term consultants.

 

Recognizing the need for talent to address critical issues transcends geographic boundaries. The East Coast expansion of the program successfully launched in 2011 with strategic support provided by Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group and the Robin Hood Foundation.  

 

The Encore Fellowship Program is beginning its third cohort here in NYC and is currently screening and interviewing candidates for consideration.  For more about the program including articles of recent alumni and bios of the 2011 and 2012 Fellows please go to  http://www.encore.org/learn/fellowships/programs/nycity

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Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 

 

FIRST MEETING: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 6 p.m. Upper East Side location for first meeting - short walk from train. 

If you're facing change in your life, join us for this constructive, supportive, productive experience.  Meet the 4th Thursday of every month. 

TTN's famous Transition Peer Groups are designed for members who want to articulate, define, think through and manage change in their lives. Join us if you wish to focus on major next-stage issues like leaving full-time work, dealing with post-employment questions and other vexing concerns like separation from professional colleagues, making new friends, risk-taking, use of time, new identity, etc.  

 

(Although participants can provide some support to members confronting a crisis, Peer Groups are not "therapy groups" and cannot substitute for professional help.)

 RSVP for address and details for meeting on May 23rd.

 

Joining a TTN committee is a great way for any member - new ones included - to meet new people, use your talents and have some fun.

If you're interested in any of the committees listed below, please contact the chair to learn more.  If you have an idea for a committee that doesn't exist today, let us know at info@thetransitionnetwork.org.

 

The Member Services Committee initiates programs to welcome and engage new TTN members, and assist them in becoming involved in the organization in a meaningful way.  Due to the positive correlation between a member's level of involvement and her tenure with TTN, our programs are also intended to positively impact member retention and growth.  Committee outreach activities include:

• Welcoming Calling new members
• Hosting new member receptions in committee members' homes
• Attending key TTN events
• Participating in specific email/telephone campaigns
• Implementing a new member email program
• Providing current and informative materials for distribution at new member receptions.
• The Committee continually considers new ideas to engage, involve and retain members.

To join the Member Services Committee, it's important to be an active TTN member for a minimum of 3 months and enjoy connecting with new members by telephone and in person.  Please contact:  Linda Paige Levine at llp382@aol.com. 

 

Peer Groups are a unique benefit of TTN and are the heart of the organization. Our committee organizes and launches new Peer Groups; facilitates Peer Groups initiated by members; organizes quarterly meetings of Peer Group Liaisons (appointed by each Peer Group) to exchange ideas and information; and maintains the Peer Group section of the TTN website.  If you would like to join our committee, form a new Peer Group or have questions about joining an existing group, please contact Diane Levine at Diane.Levine@sothebyshomes.com.

 

If you want to add to or change a Peer Group listing on the New York City website, please contact Marie Constantin at marie@thetransitionnetwork.org.

 

Creates programs for the monthly TTN membership meetings, which address the many interests and issues of women in transition. The committee would like new volunteers who are interested in developing programs that will appeal to our diverse membership. Interested members should contact Sally Dougan at saldougan@aol.com.

 

EXPLORE NYC arranges docent led tours of interesting and diverse cultural and artistic venues in New York City, and hosts Member Mingle events. The goal is to provide programming that will generate member interest and attendance along with a profit to the NYC chapter.

EXPLORE NYC's mission is to provide the opportunity for relatively small groups of members to visit places they may not know in New York City and learn about art and artists, architecture and architects, small museums with important collections, houses of worship that have significance in New York City's history and to walk the city seeing with a different eye.  These events provide an opportunity for members to get to know one another in an environment of mutual interest.  There are usually one to two events per month with a charge of $20 per member, $30 per guest.  

The Committee also arranges MEMBER MINGLES, which are free events with a cash bar. These events have been held at Sardi's two or three times a year, allowing a larger group of members to meet, share conversations, and network.

 

Contact:
Wendy Bernstein, Committee Member: wpbernstein@msn.com

 

In operation for over a year, the Marketing & Communications Committee works to strengthen TTN's brand and thereby enhance external and internal communications.  We have been established:

• To assist committees as needed with development of communications materials to attract and engage new members, and help retain existing members.
• To provide communications guidelines for a unifying Brand identity, tone and voice for communications to various TTN constituencies.
• To provide outreach materials, contacts, and publicity to build brand awareness and solicit new members.
• To identify the best vehicles for communications to reach internal and external audiences.
• To build a social media presence and partnerships with complementary organizations.

Committees continued in left-hand column

 

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Are you ready to be more involved in TTN? There are many opportunities: start a new peer group; serve on a committee (program, member services, chapter steering); help develop a workshop or seminar; or share your ideas for how to improve our chapter.  Contact us at

NYCChapter@thetransitionnetwork.org.  

 

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