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Cultivating Excellence: Setting Expectations & Elevating Performance

Nonprofit leaders know the importance of aligning people with purpose. But guiding performance in a mission-driven organization requires more than oversight—it takes clarity, coaching, and compassion. This interactive workshop offers executive leaders practical tools to set expectations, assess performance, and provide feedback in ways that foster both growth and accountability. Through real-world scenarios, guided practice, and discussion, participants will strengthen their approach to performance management and gain strategies they can put to use right away. The session provides a framework for helping individuals reach their potential, addressing challenges with confidence, and investing in the continued development of their teams. Learning Read More »

By |2025-09-22T12:04:44-04:00September 18, 2025|Categories: |Tags: , |Comments Off on Cultivating Excellence: Setting Expectations & Elevating Performance

With Wisdom and Goodness: Kevin Deary Takes on New Role with Community Foundation to Build Stronger Nonprofits

Kevin Deary started in a new role at the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. As the retired president/CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County, he’s no stranger, but now he’s on our team. Here’s a bit more about Kevin and his new role: What does the Director of Professional and Organizational Development at the Community Foundation do? How do you see that role? First and foremost, I oversee The Learning Center (TLC), the Community Foundation's program to support and train nonprofit leaders, employees, and board members. Professional development is critical to the successful running of a nonprofit, Read More »

By |2025-11-19T10:38:37-05:00April 6, 2023|Tags: , |Comments Off on With Wisdom and Goodness: Kevin Deary Takes on New Role with Community Foundation to Build Stronger Nonprofits
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