Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mrs. Melissa Hudson-Gant |
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| melissa.hudson-gant@mentorakid.org | |
| Term Start | June 2018 |
| Melissa's Experience: Melissa Hudson-Gant began serving as the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle TN in June 2018, bringing to the organization more than 20 years of nonprofit management and leadership experience. Most recently, Melissa served as the Vice President of Philanthropy and Chapter Development for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF). Serving as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, she was responsible for developing and leading regional chapters and diversifying the organization's revenue base. During her tenure, she launched a national run/walk fundraising program and created a robust portfolio including major and annual giving and grant programs, quadrupling revenue in four years. She also cultivated partnerships to increase the organization's impact leading to an organizational expansion nationwide. Prior to PBTF, Melissa served as Regional Development Director and Director of Major Gifts for the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, and Director of the "Team in Training" and "Light The Night" campaigns with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Tennessee Chapter. As a native of the area and an MTSU graduate, Melissa is honored to lead such a well-respected organization helping our young people realize their potential. |
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Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| David Estrin | Chief Operations Officer |
| Bryan Currie | Chief Impact Officer |
| Melissa Hudson-Gant | CEO |
| Nicole Ceccacci | VP of Finance |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 37 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 4 |
| Volunteers | 700 |
| Contractors | 0 |
| Retention Rate | 73% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | Yes |
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| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Yes |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | 3 |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | January 2020 |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | Yes |
| Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? | Yes |
Evaluation
| Is there a formal evaluation for... | Frequency (if applicable) | |
|---|---|---|
| CEO/Executive Director | Yes | Annually |
| Senior Management | Yes | Bi-Annually |
| Non-Management | Yes | Bi-Annually |
Affiliations
| Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|
| AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) | 2004 |
| Alignment Nashville | 2005 |
| ANE (Association of Nonprofit Executives) | 2005 |
| Association of Junior Leagues International | 2012 |
| BBBSA Large Agency Affinity Group | 2000 |
| CABLE | 2012 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management Excellence Network | 2004 |
| Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce | 2014 |
| Donelson Hermitage Chamber of Commerce | 2014 |
| Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce | 2005 |
| My Brother's Keeper Nashville | 2019 |
| Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce | 2005 |
| Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | 2014 |
| Nashville Area LGBTQ Chamber | 2018 |
| Nashville Prevention Partnership | 2005 |
| Nashville Promise Zone | 2019 |
| Nashville Rotary Club | 2014 |
| Robertson County Chamber of Commerce | 2014 |
| Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce | 2005 |
| Task Force Movement | 2022 |
| The Table | 2020 |
| United Way Member Agency | 1998 |
| Urban Land Institute - Member | 2015 |
| Williamson County Chamber of Commerce | 2006 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Benchmark Organization | U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services | 2008 |
| Best in Business Award, Finalist | Nashville Business Journal | 2010 |
| Board Member of the Year | Center for Nonprofit Management | 2009 |
| Board of the Year | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2007 |
| CEO of the Year | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2007 |
| Excellence in Communications | Center for Nonprofit Management | 2009 |
| Family Strengthening Award | Annie E. Casey Foundation | 2009 |
| Finalist- Agency of the Year | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2007 |
| Frist Innovation in Action Award | Center for Nonprofit Management | 2011 |
| Gold Standard | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2009 |
| Janice and Bill Hanna Award to board member Chad Greer | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2019 |
| Margaret Slack Award to staff member Amber Leach | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2019 |
| Margaret Slack Memorial Award- Mary Walker | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2009 |
| Marvin Runyon Leadership Award | Center for Non Profit Management | 2007 |
| Memorial Foundation Leadership Award-Finalist | CNM Salute to Excellence | 2015 |
| National Quality Award | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2016 |
| National Quality Award | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2017 |
| National Quality Award | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2018 |
| National Quality Award | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2011 |
| National Quality Award | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2013 |
| National Quality Award | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2014 |
| National Quality Award | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2015 |
| Neighborhood Excellence Award | Bank of America | 2009 |
| TN Big Brother of the Year | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2018 |
| TN Big Brother of the Year | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2019 |
| TN Big Brother of the Year | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2017 |
| TN Big Brother of the Year | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2016 |
| TN Big Sister of the Year | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2018 |
| TN Big Sister of the Year | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2019 |
| TN Big Sister of the Year | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2017 |
| TN Big Sister of the Year | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2016 |
| TN Big Sister of the Year | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2015 |
| TN Volunteer of the Year | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2008 |
| Top 35 All Around Performer | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2007 |
| Top Workplaces and Meaningfulness Award | The Tennessean | 2013 |
| Volunteer of the Year | U.S Dept. of Health & Human Services | 2008 |
| Power of Inclusion Award | Nashville Cable | 2021 |
| National Quality Award | Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | 2021 |
| Most Admired CEO | Nashville Business Journal | 2021 |
| Diversified Trust New Generations Award (Finalist) | Center for Nonprofit Management - Salute to Excellence | 2022 |
| Community Service Award - Chad Greer (Board Member) | Northwestern Mutual | 2020 |
| Diversified Trust New Generations Award (Winner) | Center for Nonprofit Management - Salute to Excellence | 2019 |
| Most Admired CEO | Nashville Business Journal | 2022 |
