Nonprofit teams come together to learn to lead at Shine the Light Forum
November 23, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – DNA Creative Communications (DNA), in partnership with Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and Hollingsworth Funds, hosted “Leading with an Exceptional Team,” part of DNA’s annual Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums, on Nov. 17.
“Engaged employees are the engine that helps drive nonprofits forward in achieving their goals,” said Debbie Nelson, DNA president and founder of Shine the Light. “It is inspiring to see so many nonprofit leaders eager to cultivate and harness the talent and passion of their teams to propel their organization’s efforts. Nonprofits need to incorporate leadership practices that support a culture of trust and engagement, and also help develop their team members into team leaders.”
More than 90 executive directors and nonprofit leaders gathered at Shine the Light to learn, collaborate and plan with their team members. Keynote speaker Patrick Jinks, 20-year organizational leadership veteran and president of the Jinks Perspective Group, traveled to Greenville to share his expertise on developing nonprofit teams through strategic direction setting and coaching leaders. Attendees explored strategies for attracting, motivating and retaining talent within organizations, frameworks for effectively engaging employees, and other critical questions and perspectives nonprofits should consider to move forward in their leadership journey.
For more information on Shine the Light, visit www.NonprofitForums.org or call Debbie Nelson at 864-420-0195.
Photo: Local nonprofit leaders and team members work together to learn how to build an exceptional team
Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums
Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums is an annual series of educational workshops presented by DNA Creative Communications in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greenville, United Way of Greenville County and the Hollingsworth Funds. National, regional and local nonprofit experts present compelling workshops on topics such as leadership development, strategic planning, financial stewardship, fund development and communications. Programs are designed for nonprofit professionals and their board members to gain the insight and skills to manage sustainable organizations. Since its launch in 2010, more than 1,300 participants, 375 organizations, 144 presenters and 25 community partners have attended and supported Shine the Light Nonprofit Forums. To learn more, visit www.nonprofitforums.org.
