(PRWEB) May 16, 2012

Steven Douglas Associates is proud to announce that Jon Duncan and Mitch Lillie have joined the firm as Vice Presidents in the Wealth Management Search Division.

?Jon and Mitch bring a unique expertise in moving practices in the RIA and IBD sector that are accretive to the business. These new capabilities are complementary to our existing practice that focuses on Multi-family Offices, Private Banks, Family Offices, Foundations and Endowments,? said Steve Sadaka, CEO of Steven Douglas Associates. ?Their National focus and high standards have us very excited about them joining our team.?

Prior to joining Steven Douglas Associates, Jon and Mitch worked for a large regional search firm recruiting in the RIA, IBD and Financial Advisory space. They have built a strong reputation for client service and delivering exceptional talent to companies. Their track record of successfully partnering with growing enterprises has resulted in developing deep-rooted relationships with companies and corporate leaders throughout the country.

Steven Douglas Associates, one of the nation?s leading boutique search and project-based professional services firms, has been a recognized leader in identifying and providing access to top talent for corporate clients since 1984. Headquartered in Florida, the firm services emerging and middle-market to Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States. Steven Douglas Associates is composed of two synergistic divisions (Search and Project Resources), which allows its clients to utilize the firm to find and have access to the best talent on a permanent or project basis.

Last year, Steven Douglas Associates continued to expand by adding a sales, marketing and operations search division in response to the growing demand from clients who are focusing on sales, revenue and driving traffic. At the same time, the recruiting firm moved into an expanded headquarters in Sunrise, where it oversees offices in New York, Minneapolis, Orlando, Tampa, and Chicago. The firm employees about 130 people nationwide.

Steven Douglas? success plays out in the numbers and accolades. Even with the challenges in the economy, revenue for the firm increased 52 percent in 2010 over the previous year and 34 percent in 2011. The firm ranked second on the Business Journal?s 2011 list of the top 25 executive search firms by revenue and 26th on the regions 50 fastest growing companies list. The company was also named a winner of the prestigious ?Good to Great Award? by the Greater Miami Chamber in 2010.

The firm is dedicated to giving back to the community and takes a very active role in fund-raising and volunteerism. For example, they?ve renewed their partnership with NFL All-Pro Jason Taylor and his foundation in the Read to Succeed Initiative. In 2011, Steven Douglas helped raise in excess of $ 160,000 for the foundation, and are about to hold their second event of the year for the program. Another example is the President of the firm?s leadership as Chairman of the 2011/2012 United Way Campaign in Broward County and the workplace campaign that exceeded its goal. Various members of the firm take on leadership roles running charity auctions and fund-raisers for Joe Dimaggio?s Children?s hospital, Cystic Fibrosis and feeding the poor monthly at the Broward Partnership for the Homeless.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) April 06, 2012

ABBRA, the American Boat Builders & Repairers Association announced today it has appointed Gordon Connell as its new Executive Director and named Connell Communications its new Association Management Company. During their regular Board Meeting held recently at Roscioli Yachting Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida the ABBRA Board of Directors approved the new leadership and management plan for the national boat builder and boatyard trade organization.

Pam Lendzion, President of ABBRA said, ?We have been fortunate to have good administration and guidance over the years, and with this change our Board is pleased to have someone with Gordon?s experience to take the helm and continue to provide strong management leadership.? She noted, ?His vision and enthusiasm for our continued growth, ideas for expanded and enhanced service for members and shared belief that strong representation nationally on issues affecting the business of boating are refreshing.?

Gordon Connell worked in the recreational marine industry for nearly 11 years before establishing Connell Communications in February 2011. He served as the Director of Association Services for the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, one of the largest regional recreational marine trade groups in the U.S. and owner of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. He possesses management experience in all facets of association administration from member programs and services to legislative advocacy and engagement. Connell Communications is an association management company, public relations and marketing firm with clients that range from a small non-profit charitable foundation to the largest private maritime training school in the U.S.

?The opportunity to work with ABBRA as its Executive Director and provide management services for the association are challenges that not only excite and motivate me, but ones that I wholeheartedly embrace,? said Connell. ?This organization was established in 1943 and it is my belief is that there is still tremendous untapped potential within ABBRA as the representative for the boat builders and boat repair segment of the recreational marine industry in the U.S. With time, thorough planning and strategic execution you will see an even better organization that more effectively represents its members and their interests,? he added.

With the change in management, ABBRA is relocating its head office from Warren, Rhode Island to Fort Lauderdale, Florida and its new address is 3778 SW 30th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. The Association?s new telephone number is 954-654-7821.

About American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA)

Founded in 1943, ABBRA is a national marine trade organization that represents, is dedicated to, and seeks to strengthen and encourage professionalism in the boat building, marine service and boat repair industry.

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

TCG, a top government technology method and IT consultancy, announced nowadays that a single of the government programs that the organization supports is a finalist for a prestigious government IT award.

The Department of the Treasury?s Spending budget Formulation and Execution Manager (BFEM) program is short-listed for the 2012 Excellence.Gov Awards, which are sponsored by the American Council for Technologies and Sector Advisory Council (ACT-IAC). BFEM is a finalist in the Excellence in Enterprise Efficiencies category. The general winner in every of the six categories will be announced at the awards luncheon, which is open to the public, on March 13, 2012. The list of finalists and registration info is readily available on the ACT-IAC internet website.

The BFEM program is a multi-agency project operated by Treasury?s Bureau of the Public Debt. It consists of two primary components: the 1st is the BFEM method itself, which permits Federal agencies to create their annual budget requests the second is the BFEM System Management Workplace, which works with BFEM buyers, stakeholders, and support providers to make certain the efficient improvement, operation, and implementation of the system for its buyers. Together these two aspects streamline the budget formulation process for agencies by transforming a paper-bound method into an electronic system of record, and by helping agencies benefit from best practices drawn from across the government. This innovative web-based method saves time, reduces errors, and saves taxpayer dollars. TCG supports the BFEM program with a range of services, which includes program management, business analysis, program implementation, systems architecture and improvement, and operations and maintenance.

?Programs like BFEM are enhancing government efficiency although saving money, which supports TCG?s objective of saving US taxpayers $ 1 billion by 2016,? said TCG President Daniel Turner. ?We?re elated that the judges recognize BFEM?s worth, and we are proud to supply support to this important plan.?

About TCG

TCG (http://www.tcg.com) is an award-winning modest organization that specializes in tailored data technology solutions and consulting services with a particular concentrate on grants management, collaboration platforms, and spending budget formulation and execution. TCG transforms information technology infrastructures and inconsistent processes to integrated environments built on reusable functionality, consistent company processes, and interoperable infrastructures. The several awards that TCG and its clientele have received demonstrate the benefits of utilizing finest practices such as CMMI, ITIL, and PMBOK to meet complex technologies and management wants.

TCG?s company objective is to save the US taxpayer $ 1 billion by 2016. So far the company has saved the government in excess of $ 265 million by automating as soon as-expensive processes, making use of time-saving and income-saving processes in developing code, helping the government restructure its enterprise processes, and paying cautious attention to the organization?s personal costs on contracts.

About ACT-IAC and the Excellence.Gov Awards

The American Council for Technology (ACT) (http://www.actgov.org) is a non-profit educational organization established in 1979 to assist government in acquiring and utilizing info technology resources properly and effectively. Working with all levels of government, ACT provides education, programming, and networking possibilities that boost and advance the government IT profession.

In 1989 ACT established the Industry Advisory Council (IAC) to bring market and government executives together to exchange information, help skilled improvement, increase communications, and create partnership and trust, thereby enhancing government’s ability to serve the nation. ACT and IAC operate together to offer an objective, expert and ethical forum where government and industry leaders can collaborate on addressing typical issues towards a shared vision.

ACT-IAC developed the Excellence.gov Awards in 2001 to acknowledge and recognize government programs that use data technologies (IT) to advance the organization of government in an productive, efficient and innovative manner. Any government system that is operational and makes use of IT may submit a nomination. The nominations are reviewed by a panel of judges with representatives from both government and business.

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Homa, LA (PRWEB) September 21, 2011

Cynthia Joffrion, a veteran of the Funding Raising business and President of the Funding Management Group, a firm specializing exclusively in non-profit fund raising, has inked a book deal with publisher Thomas Communications, Inc. (TCI) to share her perspectives on the state of web fundraising.

Tentatively entitled “Net Fundraising” it will give an insider account of a non-profits journey to acquiring 11.3 million in funding for educational projects. All proceeds from the book will go to benefit the CAP Animal Shelter.

Commenting on the book deal, Joffrion said, “I am thrilled to be working with TCI in telling the story of how non-profit organizations can use the net to raise needed funds. Several organizations require assist discovering funds and they want details on how to get began. It is gratifying to offer you solutions that can actually help men and women quickly.

TCI is a pioneer in the self-assist field with its roots in the funding raising genera. Cynthia Joffrion founded the Funding Management Group, an award winning non-profit foundation targeting special requirements projects.

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San Diego, Calif. (Vocus/PRWEB) January 27, 2011

Non-Profit Buying Group, the only group buying organization devoted exclusively to non-profit organizations nationwide and in Canada, announced these days that for 5 days only, non-profits can join NPPG at half the regular cost at http://www.nonprofitpurchasinggroup.org. To get this one-time only discount, non-profits ought to enter the promo code “NPPG2011” when signing up. This supply expires at midnight on January 31, 2011.

“NPPG is the only one-quit discounted shopping website for non-profits,” said CEO Dan Engel. “We have negotiated discounts with more than 55 name brand national vendors based upon the purchasing power of thousands of non-profit organizations. Through our Internet website, non-profits have instant access to savings on-line and in retail outlets. Now it is easy for non-profits of any size, with or without having staff, to save on their most commonly purchased goods and services.” Members can easily search by vendor partner or by category which includes Fundraising Tools and Consultants HR, Risk Management and Board Management Tools Insurance Advertising and Promotional Services Expert Services Supplies and Services and Technology and Software program.

NPPG’s Net internet site functions a savings calculator that demonstrates how speedily a non-profit would recoup the nominal membership fee, which begins as low as $ 19 per year. There is even a downloadable executive/board member presentation to present to important decision makers in an organization. “We want access to savings to be straightforward, and that’s what makes our Net site exclusive,” added Engel.

Vendor partners incorporate national name brands such as Office Depot, Normal Register, Dell, Constant Get in touch with, Intuit, SurveyMonkey, Stamps.com, BoardSource, GoToMeeting.com, Coeus Global, PR Internet, Virtual PBX, Pro-Link, Hertz, Hyatt Hotels and Dolce Hotels and Resorts. NPPG also supplies discounts to other essential non-profit fundraising and other study tools such as GrantStation, Bidding for Great, GiftWorks, givezooks!, and NTEN (the Nonprofit Technology Network). In addition, discounts are supplied by renowned service providers in such fields as law, graphic style, strategic communications and public relations, web design and search engine optimization. More than time, NPPG intends to add much more service providers with non-profit expertise in every single main metropolitan area.

About Non-Profit Buying Group

The Non-Profit Buying Group, LLC, is the nation’s only group buying organization devoted exclusively to the non-profit community. NPPG is committed to lowering the recurring costs of non-profit organizations by supplying its members with discounted rates on their most generally bought goods and services. NPPG is also committed to reinvesting in the non-profit community by donating 10 percent of its net income to charity. NPPG also builds branded, private-label websites for associations wishing to provide purchasing rewards to their members. For a lot more details, call 877.THX.NPPG or check out http://www.nonprofitpurchasinggroup.org.

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From religious organizations to universities, there are much more than 1.4 million non-profit organizations in the U.S. with far more than 12.five million employees working behind the scenes to run the show. The non-profit sector expends billion in annual personnel expenses and represents billion in total annual spending budget outlays.

This means that if you manage to acquire a position with a religious organization, hospital, university, foundation, or other non-profit organization, you can expect stability, salary growth, employment growth, and a selection of jobs to select from.  Non-profit management MBA holders may function as: assistant director of fundraising, program analyst, program director, program officer, advertising and marketing/analysis associate, director, community outreach coordinator, finance director, director of information systems or director of public relations.

Best earners in this field are generally management personnel, and most hold a non-profit management MBA from an accredited college or university. Many management professionals in the non-profit sector earned an undergraduate degree in enterprise, obtained entry-level employment in the field and continued working on an MBA whilst gaining beneficial hands-in encounter.

Today’s MBA students have the choice of obtaining their degree on-campus, on-line, or through a blended format. Blended formats allow students to complete half of their degree on-campus and the other half on the web. Blended and online formats make it simpler for students to function full-time in the field even though pursuing an advanced degree.

When looking for on the web or classic programs, students can go by word of mouth or reputation, perform a Google or Bing search, or search college directories such as Bizdegrees.com. Princeton Assessment is an outstanding source for lists of best enterprise colleges as nicely as U.S. News and World Report. Both on-campus and on-line organization and management programs have been accredited by some of the following agencies:

-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Organization (AACSB)

-The Association of Collegiate Organization Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

-The Council for Greater Education Accreditation (CHEA)

Many on the web programs have also been accredited by:

-Distance Education Training Council (DETC)

-Council on Occupational Education (COE)

Regional accrediting agencies contain:

-Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

-New England Association of Schools and Colleges

-North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

-Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

-Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

-Western Association of Schools and Colleges

If you come across a school that has not been accredited by any of the agencies listed above, check the U.S. Department of Education website at ED.gov for a complete list of recognized accrediting agencies.

Non-profit management MBA programs prepare students for a career in management by teaching every thing from enterprise computing and company finance to principles of advertising and principles of management. On the internet curriculums should require the very same courses as on-campus programs, so be certain to check the course listings for the online program you have chosen prior to beginning the application method. The following is a list of non-profit management MBA courses to look for:

-Business Computing

-Enterprise Finance

-Company Statistics

-Successful Career Management

-Entrepreneurship

-Human Resource Management

-International Organization

-Legal Environment Company

-Organizations: Structures &amp Behavior

-Principles of Management

-Principles of Marketing

-Writing and Speaking for Organization

To understand more about Non-Profit Management MBA programs, such as curriculum info, program information and widespread MBA coursework, go to bizdegrees.com. To discover much more about career trends and salary possible for non-profit managers, check out the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics.