The 2008 Nonprofit Leadership Summit was attended by over 300 people.
The NH Center for Nonprofits would like to extend our thanks to everyone who was a part of the day.
Thank you to our keynote speaker Thomas J. Tierney, chairman and co-founder of The Bridgespan Group, inspired many as he talked about the unprecedented growth in the nonprofit sector over the past 10 years, trends such as the impending leadership deficit and transfer of wealth and talent, and the importance of setting a priority on the capacity of the organization to achieve results. Learn more about Thomas Tierney... Read a synopsis of his Keynote Address...
We also extend our appreciation to Governor John Lynch and the Corporate Fund At lunch, Governor Lynch spoke to those assembled about the value of the nonprofit sector and was on hand to help present the Corporate Fund Nonprofit Management Awards. This year, the two organizations honored for excellence in nonprofit management were NAMI NH and NH Legal Assistance. Read more about the award winners...
Thank you to all of our leadership story presenters and facilitators In the afternoon sessions extraordinary leaders from across NH shared their leadership journeys, their commitment to their field, their ability to sustain passion in their board, the challenge of mastering shared leadership, the struggle and benefits of real collaboration and the courage it takes to be agents of change.
Thank you to Richard Ober Richard Ober, Vice President of Civic Leadership and Communications, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation rounded out the day with a presentation focused on the impact and need for civic leadership.
Thank you to the Summit Committee Chair - Doris Burke, Public Service of NH Carolyn Benthien, Benthien Associates Chris Dwyer, RMC Research Joan Goshgarian, NH Business Committee for the Arts Christine Grenier, Citizen’s Bank Foundation Mary Ellen Jackson, NH Center for Nonprofits Patricia Palmiotto, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth Maria Sillari, NH Center for Nonprofits
Thank you to the NHCN Board of Directors and Staff President—Michael Ostrowski, Child & Family Services Vice President—John Bunker, New Futures Treasurer—Jane Difley, Society for Protection of NH Forests Secretary—Frumie Selchen, Arts Alliance of Northern NH Carolyn Benthien, Benthien Associations Doris Burke, Public Service of NH Michael DeLucia, Charitable Trusts-NH Atty. General's Office M. Christine Dwyer, RMC Research Betsy Gardella, NH Public Radio Joan Goshgarian, NH Business Committee for the Arts Kenneth Jue, Monadnock Family Services Ellen Koenig, NH Charitable Foundation Douglas Macdonald, Keane & Macdonald, PC Catherine McDowell, Family Resource Center at Gorham James Miller, Granite State College Peter Milnes, INEX Capital & Growth Advisors Stephen Norton, NH Center for Public Policy Studies Patricia Palmiotto, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth Jeffrey Tatro, Citizens Bank Jack Terrill, Lakes Region United Way
Mary Ellen Jackson, Executive Director Laurette Edelmann, Assistant Director Tracy Hines, Director of Education Geri Holdsworth, Membership Coordinator Deborah Clark, Information and Technology Coordinator Courtney Shepard, Administrative Assistant Maria Sillari, Special Projects Coordinator
Who Was at the Summit
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What did NH's Leaders have to say about the 2008 Summit??
This was one of the best keynote addresses I have ever seen! I was able to leave with real tools to improve our agency!
Great Day - well attended by quality sector representatives.
Everything went smoothly and seemed to go at the right pace. Thanks also for Dick Ober's wrap up at the end of the day. As always, he was thoughtful and promoted the importance of advocacy to ensure that the needs of the nonprofit community are both heard and met.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself and appreciated the opportunity to think and share with like minded individuals.
A great day of networking, learning and sharing.
Very well organized and run conference. Came back with valuable information. Morning speaker was excellent, topics relevant and advice useful. Energetic, but not over the top with rah-rah which was good.
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2008 Nonprofit Leadership Summit
Thank you to our keynote speaker
At lunch, Governor Lynch spoke to those assembled about the value of the nonprofit sector and was on hand to help present the Corporate Fund Nonprofit Management Awards. This year, the two organizations honored for excellence in nonprofit management were NAMI NH and NH Legal Assistance. 
