Topic: nonprofits

Mark your Calendar...It's time to Explore Your Future

If you’re ready to explore fun and meaningful ways to get involved in the community, we’ve spotted some great opportunities for you to build relationships with some great people. Your help is wanted—and needed. The next step is to consider your options and connect..we can help you take a thoughtful approach to get going through our Explore Your Future classes.  Continue Reading

Learning Labs for Nonprofit Leaders!

SPECIAL HELP FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS.
Shepherd’s Center Central is offering a training program specifically for your nonprofit leaders, executive directors, key board members, and volunteer managers. Continue Reading

Shepherd's Center Central - Manager of Volunteers

Shepherd’s Center Central is pleased to announce that Deb Dickinson has been named to the position of Manager of Volunteers. 

“Deb brings many years of experience to her new role which will be invaluable to Shepherd’s Center Central who relies heavily on volunteer leadership and participation in our many programs,” said JoEllen Wurth, Executive Director, “We are delighted to have her as a part of our team.”

“We welcome Deb and appreciate her assuming this key role at Shepher's Center Central.”

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Shepherd's Center Central - Manager of Center Operations

Shepherd’s Center Central is pleased to announce that Danielle Allen has been named to the position of Manager of Center Operations.  “Danielle’s responsibilities will include management of human resources, support of the Center’s programs and staff and maintenance of the buildings and grounds.  This will be enormous help so that much more of my time can be dedicated to development and fundraising activities,” stated JoEllen Wurth, Executive Director.  “Danielle brings excellent skills to her new role which begins immediately.”

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New Coordinator for Coming of Age/RSVP Johnson County

Shepherd’s Center Central is pleased to announce that Susie Newman has been named Coordinator for Coming of Age/RSVP Johnson County.  “This new initiative is an excellent opportunity for Shepherd’s Center to increase its reach and impact in Johnson County,” stated JoEllen Wurth, Executive Director.  “For the past few weeks Susie has served as Interim Manager of Volunteers here at Shepherd’s Center Central.  She brings excellent skills to her new role which begins immediately.”

The new office for Coming of Age/RSVP is located in the Carlsen Center of Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Boulevard, Box 10, Overland Park, Kansas 66210.  JCCC is a Founding Partner of Coming of Age: Kansas City and has been a generous funder.

To learn more about how to become involved in your community visit www.comingofage.org/kansascity.  To reach Susie Newman call 816-444-1121 x 109.

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A Conversation with Dan Pink

by Marci Alboher  

Dan Pink’s latest book, Drive, turns traditional thinking about how organizations motivate people (and how we try to motivate ourselves) on its head. After studying the scientific research on motivation, Pink came to the conclusion that what science knows about how to motivate people is entirely different than what organizations do. Click Continue Reading to view the full article.

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