Master of Nonprofit Organizations

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Mary Sue Gregory as a Top Pinnacle Professional

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Monday, February 19, 2024

ENGLEWOOD, Fla., Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Mary Sue Gregory is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to Nonprofit Management and Community Preservation.

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  • ENGLEWOOD, Fla., Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Mary Sue Gregory is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to Nonprofit Management and Community Preservation.
  • Mary Sue Gregory is a distinguished professional with a diverse career spanning nonprofit management, engineering, and civic involvement.
  • She has served the association in various capacities, including as president and treasurer, exemplifying her commitment to its mission.
  • Throughout her career, Ms. Gregory has showcased her versatility by holding certifications as a certified electrician, quality analyst, computer-aided designer, and ISO 9001 quality inspector.

Ability First Welcomes Courtney Jurado, Chief Development Officer

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

PASADENA, Calif., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AbilityFirst, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities to achieve their personal best, recently welcomed Courtney Jurado as their new Chief Development Officer.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AbilityFirst , a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities to achieve their personal best, recently welcomed Courtney Jurado as their new Chief Development Officer.
  • Ms. Jurado has over 15 years' experience leading programs, charitable giving campaigns and managing events.
  • An accomplished scholar, among other degrees, she has a post-graduate certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University.
  • "I'm a born networker who lives to connect the dots between what makes others light up and how that motivates their giving," said Ms. Jurado.

North Park Appoints Michael Nevergall as Vice President for Advancement

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Friday, February 10, 2023

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University has appointed Michael Nevergall as Vice President for Advancement, responsible for fund-raising and alumni relations.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University has appointed Michael Nevergall as Vice President for Advancement, responsible for fund-raising and alumni relations.
  • He will report directly to North Park President Mary K. Surridge and serve as a member of her senior leadership team, beginning March 6, 2023.
  • The Vice President for Advancement leads the areas of alumni relations and engagement, fund-raising, and special events related to those activities.
  • He is a person of expressed Christian faith – passionate about North Park University's Christian, city-centered, and intercultural distinctives, and energized about the opportunity to advance the mission of North Park.

Study Finds Cumulative $97.8 Billion of Shale Investment in Ohio Through 2021, Second half of 2021 brings in $2.5 billion in investment

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Friday, December 16, 2022

Prepared for JobsOhio, the latest report covers shale investment from July 2021 through December 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Prepared for JobsOhio, the latest report covers shale investment from July 2021 through December 2021.
  • With the latest report, it brings the total sector investment to nearly $100 billion in the state of Ohio since 2011.
  • Of the $97.8 billion cumulative investment, $68.1 billion has been in upstream, $21.4 billion in midstream, and $8.3 billion in downstream industries.
  • Overall upstream investments were down by about $78 million in the second half of 2021, reflecting continued improving cost efficiencies for drilling.

GOBEL Expands International Footprint With Dublin Office Opening

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GOBEL, the world's leading firm in consulting and technology for healthcare philanthropy, is excited to announce the launch of its subsidiary, GOBEL International, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GOBEL, the world's leading firm in consulting and technology for healthcare philanthropy, is excited to announce the launch of its subsidiary, GOBEL International, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
  • GOBEL opened its doors just 11 years ago with one client, one employee and a focus on grateful patient philanthropy.
  • Chad Gobel, founder and CEO of GOBEL explains, "It's been an incredible run for GOBEL over the last decade.
  • "I am honored to lead GOBEL International as its president.

Ohio's Growing Shale Energy Industry Attracted $2.3 Billion in Direct Investment in the First Half of 2021, With Cumulative Investment Reaching $95.3 Billion

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Total investment in Ohio's resource-rich shale energy sector was approximately $2.3 billion in the first half of 2021, according to a Cleveland State University (CSU) study. Prepared for JobsOhio, the latest report covers shale investment from January through June 2021 and cumulates total investment from 2011 forward. The study from CSU's Energy Policy Center at the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs revealed that, with previous investments to date, cumulative oil and gas investment in Ohio through June 2021 is estimated to be $95.3 billion. Of this, $65.9 billion has been in upstream, $21.4 billion in midstream, and $8.0 billion in downstream industries.

Key Points: 
  • Prepared for JobsOhio, the latest report covers shale investment from January through June 2021 and cumulates total investment from 2011 forward.
  • Of this, $65.9 billion has been in upstream, $21.4 billion in midstream, and $8.0 billion in downstream industries.
  • The study showed that cumulative shale investment has steadily risen over time between 2016 and 2021, particularly with upstream investments.
  • Indirect downstream investment, such as the development of new manufacturing due to lower energy costs, was not investigated as part of this study.

JobsOhio, SARTA study says Ohio is poised to lead hydrogen economy, is a prime location for Clean Hydrogen Hub

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

The report also validates Ohio as a prime location for a Clean Hydrogen Hub, as defined by the United States Department of Energy (DOE).

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  • The report also validates Ohio as a prime location for a Clean Hydrogen Hub, as defined by the United States Department of Energy (DOE).
  • The report states that "conservative projections indicate that Ohio will be a major market for hydrogen markets and generation."
  • "This study has provided us some insight into where opportunities will arise and how Ohio can lead development."
  • The organization also works to seed talent production in its targeted industries and to attract talent to Ohio through Find Your Ohio .

T. Clay Buck, CFRE Partners with iWave as a Lead Fundraising Coach

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

Clay joins iWave as a Lead Fundraising Coach, delivering exclusive thought leadership content, product advisory, and training for iWave.

Key Points: 
  • Clay joins iWave as a Lead Fundraising Coach, delivering exclusive thought leadership content, product advisory, and training for iWave.
  • Clay is a thirty-year fundraising veteran and has served in leadership fundraising roles at several nonprofits across the country and as a senior consultant with prominent national development consulting firms.
  • A Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) since 2010, Clay is a sought-after speaker, teacher, and thought leader.
  • "We are absolutely honored to have Clay join the iWave Team," said Ross Beattie, President and CEO at iWave.

Upward Service Trajectory: Long-time President and CEO of Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Honored with Distinguished Career Award

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

Distinguished Career Award, which recognizes a Goodwill CEO for outstanding career contributions and dedication to the advancement of the Goodwill network over a span of at least 25 years.

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  • Distinguished Career Award, which recognizes a Goodwill CEO for outstanding career contributions and dedication to the advancement of the Goodwill network over a span of at least 25 years.
  • Connecting over 4,500 people to career services annually; increasing retail locations from 7 to its current 45 local stores, 3 outlets, e-commerce and aftermarket operations.
  • Distinguished Career Award at the February 2022 Goodwill Annual Meeting of the Conference of Executives in Phoenix, AZ.
  • Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers job training and customized career support to eliminate barriers to work and independence.

Woman to Woman Mentoring Names Ashley Waters as New Executive Director

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Friday, November 5, 2021

FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Woman to Woman Mentoring is very pleased to announce the hiring of its next Executive Director, Dr. Ashley Waters.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Woman to Woman Mentoring is very pleased to announce the hiring of its next Executive Director, Dr. Ashley Waters.
  • "Ashley has been a leader in our fundraising strategies, event productions, and strategic directives since joining the board in 2016.
  • As Executive Director, Waters will work closely with the W2WM Board of Directors to reach its vision of helping all women thrive in the Frederick community.
  • Woman to Woman Mentoring aims to cultivate mentoring relationships that provide women with guidance, support and community connections.