Jenny Hansell
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Jennifer Lange
I have worked with Jenny as a colleague for over 5 years. In all those times, I have known her to be a generous, open and committed leader. Her generous spirit motivates her to help others: she is a constant advocate for clients and those in need in her area. She respects and works to understand the challenges facing many families in need, and goes out of her way to find solutions to their problems. She has sought grants, provided education and offered support for people suffering through life’s many trials, and assured their ultimate successes. As a leader, she has earned the respect of her colleagues by thinking outside the box and being willing to collaborate with others. As a leader in the CASH Coalition, she frequently voiced new ideas and addressed concerns in a respectful way, assuring that we were all able to accept solutions and move forward together. Jenny has consistently been a strong leader who allows others to shine. She supports her staff as they carry out the work of her Center, and often calls out their work to others. It has been a pleasure to work with Jenny and learn from her.
Gayle L. Gifford, ACFRE
I had the pleasure of working on strategic planning with Jenny for the North East Community Center. I found Jenny to be extremely committed to the work that NECC does, to serving the community, and to her leadership of the organization. Jenny actively interviewed dozens of community leaders as part of the planning process and was able to adapt programs to meet community needs and forge new partnerships for NECC. Together we created a comprehensive gap analysis to better understand the opportunities and needs in the community. Jenny was adept at budgeting and forecasting. She is a self-reflective, a quality that is critical in leadership. And she's a really interesting and engaged person beyond her role at NECC with a strong interest in the arts. I continue to keep in touch.
Jennifer Lange
I have worked with Jenny as a colleague for over 5 years. In all those times, I have known her to be a generous, open and committed leader. Her generous spirit motivates her to help others: she is a constant advocate for clients and those in need in her area. She respects and works to understand the challenges facing many families in need, and goes out of her way to find solutions to their problems. She has sought grants, provided education and offered support for people suffering through life’s many trials, and assured their ultimate successes. As a leader, she has earned the respect of her colleagues by thinking outside the box and being willing to collaborate with others. As a leader in the CASH Coalition, she frequently voiced new ideas and addressed concerns in a respectful way, assuring that we were all able to accept solutions and move forward together. Jenny has consistently been a strong leader who allows others to shine. She supports her staff as they carry out the work of her Center, and often calls out their work to others. It has been a pleasure to work with Jenny and learn from her.
Gayle L. Gifford, ACFRE
I had the pleasure of working on strategic planning with Jenny for the North East Community Center. I found Jenny to be extremely committed to the work that NECC does, to serving the community, and to her leadership of the organization. Jenny actively interviewed dozens of community leaders as part of the planning process and was able to adapt programs to meet community needs and forge new partnerships for NECC. Together we created a comprehensive gap analysis to better understand the opportunities and needs in the community. Jenny was adept at budgeting and forecasting. She is a self-reflective, a quality that is critical in leadership. And she's a really interesting and engaged person beyond her role at NECC with a strong interest in the arts. I continue to keep in touch.
Jennifer Lange
I have worked with Jenny as a colleague for over 5 years. In all those times, I have known her to be a generous, open and committed leader. Her generous spirit motivates her to help others: she is a constant advocate for clients and those in need in her area. She respects and works to understand the challenges facing many families in need, and goes out of her way to find solutions to their problems. She has sought grants, provided education and offered support for people suffering through life’s many trials, and assured their ultimate successes. As a leader, she has earned the respect of her colleagues by thinking outside the box and being willing to collaborate with others. As a leader in the CASH Coalition, she frequently voiced new ideas and addressed concerns in a respectful way, assuring that we were all able to accept solutions and move forward together. Jenny has consistently been a strong leader who allows others to shine. She supports her staff as they carry out the work of her Center, and often calls out their work to others. It has been a pleasure to work with Jenny and learn from her.
Gayle L. Gifford, ACFRE
I had the pleasure of working on strategic planning with Jenny for the North East Community Center. I found Jenny to be extremely committed to the work that NECC does, to serving the community, and to her leadership of the organization. Jenny actively interviewed dozens of community leaders as part of the planning process and was able to adapt programs to meet community needs and forge new partnerships for NECC. Together we created a comprehensive gap analysis to better understand the opportunities and needs in the community. Jenny was adept at budgeting and forecasting. She is a self-reflective, a quality that is critical in leadership. And she's a really interesting and engaged person beyond her role at NECC with a strong interest in the arts. I continue to keep in touch.
Jennifer Lange
I have worked with Jenny as a colleague for over 5 years. In all those times, I have known her to be a generous, open and committed leader. Her generous spirit motivates her to help others: she is a constant advocate for clients and those in need in her area. She respects and works to understand the challenges facing many families in need, and goes out of her way to find solutions to their problems. She has sought grants, provided education and offered support for people suffering through life’s many trials, and assured their ultimate successes. As a leader, she has earned the respect of her colleagues by thinking outside the box and being willing to collaborate with others. As a leader in the CASH Coalition, she frequently voiced new ideas and addressed concerns in a respectful way, assuring that we were all able to accept solutions and move forward together. Jenny has consistently been a strong leader who allows others to shine. She supports her staff as they carry out the work of her Center, and often calls out their work to others. It has been a pleasure to work with Jenny and learn from her.
Gayle L. Gifford, ACFRE
I had the pleasure of working on strategic planning with Jenny for the North East Community Center. I found Jenny to be extremely committed to the work that NECC does, to serving the community, and to her leadership of the organization. Jenny actively interviewed dozens of community leaders as part of the planning process and was able to adapt programs to meet community needs and forge new partnerships for NECC. Together we created a comprehensive gap analysis to better understand the opportunities and needs in the community. Jenny was adept at budgeting and forecasting. She is a self-reflective, a quality that is critical in leadership. And she's a really interesting and engaged person beyond her role at NECC with a strong interest in the arts. I continue to keep in touch.
Experience
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Berkshire Natural Resources Council
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Feb 2018 - Present
Lead a regional organization that conserves and cares for over 23,000 acres of field and forest; builds and maintains over 60 miles of trails; creates innovative programming to help connect people from all walks of life to the healing power of nature; provides leadership to a dozen town-based land trusts and serves as a strong voice for the protection of the Berkshires. Lead a regional organization that conserves and cares for over 23,000 acres of field and forest; builds and maintains over 60 miles of trails; creates innovative programming to help connect people from all walks of life to the healing power of nature; provides leadership to a dozen town-based land trusts and serves as a strong voice for the protection of the Berkshires.
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Freelance writer/photographer
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Jan 1990 - Present
I write regularly for a number of local and national publications on a wide range of subjects, including dance, film and parenting. My photography has been featured in several regional magazines and on my blog, SharonCTDailyphoto.blogspot.com
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Consultant - nonprofit grantwriting
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Jan 1996 - Jan 2008
Clients included arts organizations, environmental groups and social service organizations, including the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, Flatbush Haitian Center, Manhattan Tap, the Carlota Santana Spanish Dance Company, and the New York League of Conservation Voters. I wrote successful grants up to a half-million dollars to funders including the Ford Foundation, Robin Hood Foundation, Citibank, New York State Council on the Arts, and many other private and government sources.
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North East Community Center
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Feb 2001 - Jan 2018
Built organization from $40k budget, no staff, to a regional leader with a $1.3 million budget, 30 staff, strong governing board, dozens of active volunteers serving over 3,000 individuals every year.Created and implemented programs in which hundreds of individuals and families participate and benefit each year, serving all ages and segments of the community, including early childhood, menthal health, parenting support, after-school, teen job training and mentoring, performing arts events, and a successful Farmer’s Market. (see www.neccmillerton.org)
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Sesame Workshop
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United States
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Media Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Writer/Producer
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Jan 1999 - Feb 2001
In the early days of the Internet, I helped create overall structure of a leading resource for parents of babies and preschoolers, and designed the back-end of their searchable database of parenting content. I also wrote a newsletter for parents of young children. In the early days of the Internet, I helped create overall structure of a leading resource for parents of babies and preschoolers, and designed the back-end of their searchable database of parenting content. I also wrote a newsletter for parents of young children.
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Executive Director
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May 1996 - Jun 1997
Under the visionary leadership of the founders, I spent nearly ten years at this organization working with homeless children and teenagers living in welfare hotels and foster homes around New York City, particularly East Harlem. My particular contribution over the years was budgeting, grantwriting and implementing an annual fund program that helped the organization grow from a startup to a budget of nearly a half-million dollars. I also created and led an after-school tutoring program for middle-schoolers; participated with workshops in the visual and performing arts led by extraordinary artists who contributed their creativity and vision for the benefit of the children.
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Development Director
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1989 - 1995
Secured funding to grow organization from an annual budget of $5,000 to over $450,000, through a combination of foundation, corporate and government grants, annual fund and special events. Secured funding to grow organization from an annual budget of $5,000 to over $450,000, through a combination of foundation, corporate and government grants, annual fund and special events.
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Assistant Director
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Jan 1991 - Jan 1993
Projects included the New York City Greenmarkets, Open Space Preservation, Office Waste Reduction and Environmental Education. My roles including writing and designing the annual report, researching and writing foundation and government grants, and providing support to the program directors who were innovating new ways to protect and enhance the urban environment. Projects included the New York City Greenmarkets, Open Space Preservation, Office Waste Reduction and Environmental Education. My roles including writing and designing the annual report, researching and writing foundation and government grants, and providing support to the program directors who were innovating new ways to protect and enhance the urban environment.
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National Audubon Society
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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400 - 500 Employee
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Environmental Policy Analyst
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Feb 1988 - Jun 1990
My first professional position, where I learned from some of the most inspiring nonprofit leaders I've ever met, both in development, where I started, training chapters nationwide to run the annual Birdathon fundraiser, and the science department, where I helped research and write a critically important research report about the impacts of Hydroelectric development in James Bay, Quebec. Led daily operations of the nationwide acid rain monitoring network. My first professional position, where I learned from some of the most inspiring nonprofit leaders I've ever met, both in development, where I started, training chapters nationwide to run the annual Birdathon fundraiser, and the science department, where I helped research and write a critically important research report about the impacts of Hydroelectric development in James Bay, Quebec. Led daily operations of the nationwide acid rain monitoring network.
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Education
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1982 - 1986
Yale University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American/United States Studies/Civilization -
2013 - 2016
The University of Connecticut
Masters in Public Administration, Public Policy -
2011 - 2011
Harvard Business School
Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management -
1969 - 1982
Roeper School
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