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leadership

Receptionist to Executive Director: A.S.C.E.N.D. to Leadership

November 19, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,leadership

Some are presented with a multitude of opportunities.  For others the opportunities are few and far in between.  I believe one of the best ways to take advantage of an opportunity is to be prepared.  That preparation can come through work and life experiences or building your skill set through specific training seminars or formal education

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Tis the season to caucus

November 12, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,leadership

Attending and participating in CALCASA Caucus meetings gives you yet another opportunity to get involved with your statewide coalition and its members from across the state that represent the California rape crisis centers.  For the month of December you will have a unique opportunity to network and participate in training that will enhance your personal

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Is working with sex offenders out of bounds for Rape Crisis Centers?

October 6, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,leadership

The state of California enters its fourth month without an approved state budget.  Some California rape crisis centers cash flow has become a cash drip.  This budget impasse has forced many centers to develop contingency plans that vary from decreasing agency hours, having multiple waves of staff layoffs to the worst case scenario of closing

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One head – too many hats and now I have a headache

September 23, 2010

Are you one of those employees that wear several hats within the agency ?  On a daily basis you display your multiplicity of skills by doing many things and doing them well.  You perform your job without hesitation or complaining and are motivated to help clients and support the agency’s mission. 

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Improving your agency’s financial health – easy as 1, 2 , 3

September 21, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,leadership

Over the last several months I have collaborated with Steve Zimmerman of Spectrum Nonprofit Services to provide a three part webinar series to California rape crisis centers concerning nonprofit finances.  The individual webinars have focused on

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Leadership in Changing Time

September 2, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,leadership

During the 2010 National Sexual Assault Conference which took place in Hollywood, California on September 1-3,2010, there were more than 80 workshops.  The Leadership Development Track  featured the following workshop: Workshop Title: Leadership in Changing Time Presenter:  Christi Hurt – National Resource Sharing Project Description:  Leaders emerge during times of uncertainty.  This workshop supported emerging

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