An Interactive Panel Discussion: "Grow Your Business + Revitalize Your Nonprofit Board"

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Queens Chamber of Commerce

75-20 Astoria Boulevard, Suite 140
Jackson Heights, New York

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Organizer: Queens Chamber of Commerce

Phone: +1 7188988500

Contact Person: Shahriar Hossain

Email: shossain@queenschamber.org

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Join us on June 20th for "Grow Your Business + Revitalize Your Nonprofit Board" from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Introducing the convergence of growing revenue, enhancing corporate social responsibility, and revitalizing your nonprofit board! Hear from thought leaders and be part of an interactive panel discussion on these key topics.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a board member matching and speed dating session, perfect for those interested in getting involved with smaller nonprofits.

Don't miss this chance to connect with experts, network with peers, and discover actionable strategies to elevate your organization's impact. Register now to secure your spot!

Speakers

Tommy DiMisa

Vanguard Benefits, "TheNonProfitSectorConnector", Philanthropy in Phocus

Tommy DiMisa

Vanguard Benefits, "TheNonProfitSectorConnector", Philanthropy in Phocus

Tommy DiMisa has been a sales professional for the last 18 years. Over the years, he has consulted with hundreds of companies in the areas of payroll, human resources outsourcing, human capital management and employee benefits. Tommy and his firm Vanguard Insurance Agency have a particular focus in serving and educating leaders in the nonprofit sector with employee benefits strategies that position these companies as “employers of choice.” Tommy consistently adds value to his clients in their efforts to design ways to best attract and retain talent.
Tommy’s focus on working with and serving the nonprofit sector has been accomplished through his multiple board positions and volunteer work. This interest has pushed Tommy to launch his weekly radio show/podcast, Philanthropy in Phocus. On this show Tommy interviews executive leaders of nonprofit organizations to help them tell their stories and amplify their messages. #TheNonProfitSectorConnector
Always networking and connecting to add further value, Tommy leads and facilitates networking meetings in person and virtually in his role as National Director of THE Networking Group (TNG), which is a national networking and educational organization growing across the US. TNG is a “vetted” community of business owners and high-level producers that network with a collaborative focus and giving methodology.

Barbara Paxton

Director of Board Strong

Barbara Paxton

Director of Board Strong

Barbara Paxton is the Director of BoardStrong, an organization that provides nonprofits
access to diverse board candidates with a passion to serve, while helping boards make
best use of the talent around the table and preparing new board members to serve as
effectively as possible.
Barbara is recognized as a pragmatic and creative nonprofit leader with experience in
board leadership, board development and governance, fundraising and finance. Her
experience includes working with boards to revise their bylaws, create committee
structures and onboarding processes, plan strategically and effectively manage change.
From launching donor campaigns to helping organizations develop strategic
governance plans, Barbara focuses on results and achieving excellence.
Barbara has also been the Chief Development Officer at The Child Center of NY, after
having served as the Director of Development at Helene Fuld College of Nursing in
Harlem and Executive Director of Children of Bellevue. She has served on the Boards
of The Pearl Theatre Company and the New York Junior League, and currently serves
as chair of the board of the Center for Comprehensive Health Practice and a member of
the Community Advisory Committee of the Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital.
Barbara earned a B.A. at Wellesley College and a Master of International Affairs
at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.

Irene Scalfani

Director of Development at Tiegerman

Irene Scalfani

Director of Development at Tiegerman

I am excited to share with my friends and former colleagues that after 25+ years in the financial services industry I am now the Director of Development for Tiegerman - an education and life program for children and young adults with developmental or learning disabilities, language and/or hearing disorders, reading difficulties/delays, Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia.
Many of you might know this already, but a passion of mine over the last several years was volunteering at Tiegerman - both my husband and I have been Board members, and in 2019 I was named their first female Board chair.
Tiegerman was started in 1985, a small preschool and elementary school program with 36 students. We've since grown and today we are 5 schools strong. Our program offers pre-K through High School. We have 2 resident homes that allow young men to live independently, as well as a day program and a weekend respite program. We also work in partnership with Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein (PVH) to provide our students with vocational training by having retail stores set-up in our school.
How exciting it's been to speak at our High School graduations as so many of our students get ready to take the next step - COLLEGE!
Under the direction of our founder, Dr. Ellenmorris-Tiegerman and Dr. Christine Radziewicz, a team of dedicated professionals, teachers and staff have changed the lives of thousands of children, young adults and their families.
I encourage you to visit www.tiegerman.org to learn more about Tiegerman and why I am so passionate about our mission. It's contagious!
Thank-you for the opportunity to work and collaborate with so many of you the last 25+ years. Wishing you all much success; I hope our paths cross in the future.

Matthew Thompson (Financial Advisor at The Pine Barrens Group at Morgan Stanley)

Matthew Thompson

Financial Advisor at The Pine Barrens Group at Morgan Stanley

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An Interactive Panel Discussion: "Grow Your Business + Revitalize Your Nonprofit Board"

Queens Chamber Nonprofit Committee presents:

Tommy DiMisa

Vanguard Benefits, "TheNonProfitSectorConnector", Philanthropy in Phocus

Barbara Paxton

Director of Board Strong

Irene Scalfani

Director of Development at Tiegerman

Matthew Thompson

Financial Advisor at The Pine Barrens Group at Morgan Stanley

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