Managing

John E. Brothers is a recognized leader in the nonprofit and philanthropic arena with more than 20 years experience. He is a national expert in the field of executive leadership, nonprofit effectiveness, sustainability, and assisting organizations in their growing and declining stages.

Brothers has a Doctorate in Law and Policy from Northeastern University, an MPA in Nonprofit Management from New York University, and an MBA in Public Policy from American University. He has also studied at Georgetown University and the London School of Economics. Dr. Brothers is an adjunct professor in social welfare policy at Rutgers University; in nonprofit management at New York University; and recently served as a Visiting Scholar at the Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Harvard University. He has served in multiple fellowships, including engagements with the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs and the Children's Defense Fund.

Dr. Brothers is also the Editor of the Journal for Nonprofit Management and a Senior Fellow with the Support Center for Nonprofit Management. He is a popular blogger with the Stanford Social Innovation Review and recently collaborated on a book about nonprofit leadership with SAGE Publishing. His latest book,  Building Nonprofit Capacity: Strategic Tools for Managing Change was released by Jossey-Bass in October 2011.

Dr. Brothers, a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), is also the Principal of Cuidiu Consulting, a consulting firm serving nonprofit, philanthropic, and government efforts throughout the world. He has been a nonprofit executive in several local, regional, and national nonprofit efforts, including serving as a CEO, COO, and numerous programming roles. Dr. Brothers gravitated toward nonprofit work as a result of his experiences growing up in poverty in Minneapolis, MN.

Jason founded Nonprofit Solutions Network in 1998 to help nonprofits boost productivity, lower costs, and improve their overall operation through the use of technology. Other IT firms that provide affordable services do this by providing a “one size fits all” approach. Nonprofit Solutions and its sister company that serves small businesses provide technology solutions customized to meet the unique needs and financials challenges of nonprofits and small business. 

Laura Jacob is the President of Pro Way Development based in Stamford, CT. Pro Way helps businesses develop human resource strategies, a plan to hire, manage, and motivate employees. Organizations can maximize their human capital by establishing sound human resource practices that include recruiting, on-boarding, employee relations and retention, and employee development.

Laura has worked in the U.S. and Canada as well as virtually across the globe. She serves as adjunct faculty at local colleges and teaches communication and management skills courses at the American Management Association.

In May 2009 she was named as one of Fairfield County's Top 40 executives under 40 for her work as the President of Pro Way Development.

Bryan has helped organizations in the nonprofit and commercial sectors use technology to exceed their goals for more than 14 years. He currently helps nonprofits fulfill their missions by using LinkedIn to connect with future staff members, donors, board members, clients, partners, and with one another. Bryan has vast expertise in coaching and energizing people; selling to and supporting nonprofit and commercial sector customers; and designing and delivering sales training.

David Rudofsky is a business consultant who advises clients on how to optimize their business' profitability through cost management, financial and strategic planning, and competitive analysis. A graduate of Wharton School of Business, Rudofsky uses creativity, strategic thinking, and analysis to find fresh solutions to his clients' business problems.

A "graduate" of the corporate world, Geri is also a mentor and teacher, who is up to date on the latest and best marketing practices, including technology and social media. 

At Ventureneer, Geri uses Web 2.0 technology to make networking and learning affordable, convenient, and effective, and to market Ventureneer's services. Yes, she tweets, blogs, networks on LinkedIn and Facebook, and tracks the results of each. 

A "graduate" of the corporate world, Geri is also a mentor and teacher, who is up to date on the latest and best marketing practices, including technology and social media. 

At Ventureneer, Geri uses Web 2.0 technology to make networking and learning affordable, convenient, and effective, and to market Ventureneer's services. Yes, she tweets, blogs, networks on LinkedIn and Facebook, and tracks the results of each. 

Danielle Douglas, President of Inspire Enterprise, Inc has more than 10 years of experience as an instructor and facilitator.

Danielle sold more than $4 million dollars of one product and almost $2 million dollars of another for Fortune 100 companies. She has worked with such corporations as Pfizer, Inc. and Xerox Corporation and has won numerous sales awards. Her success is due to the strategic planning concepts she created and implemented during her sales career.

Danielle has a Bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University and is credentialed by the International Coach Federation as an Associate Certified Coach. She has also received certification as a Facilitator and Marketing Administrator of the FastTrac programs by the Kauffman Foundation.

She has led development and training workshops in a wide variety of subject matters for major companies as well as for “mom and pop” organizations. Her workshops have been well received by all.

The seminars and training programs provided by Inspire Enterprise Inc, are informative, inspirational, and address real-world issues and challenges. The sessions are lively, interactive and focused on how-to strategies that enable leaders and their staffs to manage their time more effectively to produce greater results.

Inspire Enterprise facilitates the leap that takes a business from its present reality to the future it envisions. The mantra of Inspire Enterprise is: Empower Others