The Salvation Army Nashville Metropolitan Area Command
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Captain Philip Canning |
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| Philip.Canning@uss.salvationarmy.org | |
| Term Start | June 2022 |
| Philip's Experience: Capts. Philip and Elaine Canning were appointed as the Nashville Area Commanders and assumed their post in late June 20, 2022. The Cannings have served as Salvation Army officers for over 15 years. Capts. Philip and Elaine Canning have most recently served in Atlanta, Ga at the Georgia Divisional Headquarters as General Secretary and Secretary of Programs respectively. Previously, the Cannings were the Area Commander of Augusta Area Command and Kroc Center. Capt. Philip Canning has a bachelor of arts in business administration with an emphasis on finance, and a master of science in personal financial planning. He has professional experience in both the corporate and Army world, spending 10 years as a financial adviser for Morgan Stanley and three years as the director of operations for the Atlanta Temple Corps. Captain Elaine Canning has a bachelor of science in psychology and a minor in political science. She also has professional experience in both the corporate and Army world. She worked for the president of an aesthetic dental firm in Atlanta, at the Evangeline Booth College School for Continuing Education, and at the Southern territorial headquarters in Atlanta as the editor of The Salvation Army's Disposition of Forces. Philip and Elaine, with their two children Abigail and Jackson, are excited to be joining the Nashville community and look forward to enjoying the sights and sounds of the Nashville area. |
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Co-Executive Director
| Co-Executive Director | Captain Elaine Canning |
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| Elaine.Canning@uss.salvationarmy.org | |
| Term Start | June 2022 |
| Elaine's Experience: | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
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| Harold Witherspoon | Executive Director of Development |
| Anthony Bennet | Director of Operations |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 40 |
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| Part Time Staff | 7 |
| Volunteers | 5,831 |
| Contractors | 0 |
| Retention Rate | 65% |
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? | May 2022 |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | No |
| 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 | Annually |
| Non-Management | Yes | Annually |
Affiliations
| Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|
| Affiliate/Chapter of National Organization | 1890 |
| Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability | 1999 |
| National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) | 2000 |
| United Way Member Agency | 1992 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 3 - Star Childcare rating | Department of Human Services | 2011 |
| EVE Award - Excellence in Volunteer Engagement | Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County | 2012 |
| Innovation in Action (Finalist) | Frist Foundation | 2001 |
| Red Shield Family Initiative 'Best Practices' | The Salvation Army Southern Territory | 2003 |
