Monroe Harding Inc.
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Ms. Pamela Madison |
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| pamelamadison@monroeharding.org | |
| Term Start | August 2021 |
| Pamela's Experience: Pamela (Pam) brings Monroe Harding an impressive background in nonprofit management within our organization, advocacy for service recipients, fundraising, community engagement, government affairs, and work with disconnected young people. Pam has been acknowledged by the Board as having the organizational skills and experience to lead Monroe Harding into its future. She has demonstrated highly effective strategic planning, project management, and personnel management skills. Pam has been involved for 12 years in planning and executing the Monroe Harding strategic planning, business development, community connections, and government relations. Before being named CEO, Pam served as Senior Director of Monroe Harding's young adult resource center. She led the young adult resource center to become the thriving program that was identified by our strategic partner, Foster Forward, as the first replication site for its Harvard University award-winning Works Wonders intensive career development program. |
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Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ms. Deidre Matthews | Vice President of Finance and Administration |
| Ms. Evelyn Tidman | Senior Director of Talent Management and Compliance |
| Ms. Quatrece McKinney | Vice President of Programs |
| Ms. Chaney Cruze | Senior Director of Young Adult Engagement and Opportunities |
| Ms. Melissa Goosens | Director of Grants |
| Ms. Pamela Madison | President/Chief Executive Officer |
| Sharica Ware | Senior Director of Communication and Development |
| Shan Edmondson | Senior Director of Foster Care Services |
| Lakesha Malone | Sernior Director of Young Adult Housing |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 24 |
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| Part Time Staff | 3 |
| Volunteers | 150 |
| Contractors | 2 |
| Retention Rate | 74% |
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 2023 |
| 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 | Annually |
| Non-Management | Yes | Annually |
Affiliations
| Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|
| AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) | 2002 |
| Alliance for Children and Families - Member | 2012 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management Excellence Network | 2022 |
| Hands On Nashville | 2010 |
| Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce | 2000 |
| National Alliance of Children and Families | 2012 |
External Assessments and Accreditations
| Assessment/Accreditation | Year |
|---|---|
| Child Placing Agency | 2019 |
| Council on Accreditation (COA) [for Children and Family Services] - Accreditation | 2023 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Excellence in Volunteer Engagement | Hands On Nashville/Mayor's Office/Center for Nonprofit Management | 2017 |
| Finalist - Serving Heart Award | Center for Nonprofit Management | 2010 |
| Finalist CEO of the Year | Center for Nonprofit Management | 2005 |
| Finalist Excellence in Communications | Center for Nonprofit Management | 2005 |
| Finalist for CFO of the Year | Center for Nonprofit | 2019 |
| Frist Foundation Innovation In Action Finalist | Center for Nonprofit Management | 2009 |
| Fundraising Volunteer of the Year | Association of Fundraising Professionals | 2012 |
| Fundraising Volunteer of the Year | Association of Fendraising Professionals | 2014 |
| Memorial Leadership Award | Center for Nonprofit Management | 2015 |
| Runner-up Frist Award for Innovation | Center for Nonprofit Management | 2002 |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Monroe Harding is a leader in serving the youth of Tennessee. We are licensed by the state of Tennessee as a Residential Child Care Agency and as a Child Placing Agency. We are accredited by the Council on Accreditation for services in , Youth Independent Living, Workforce Development and Support, Supported Community Living, Family Foster Care/Kinship Care, and Financial Education and Counseling. This recognition is a testament to our experienced, educated, and well-trained staff. |
