Safe Haven Family Shelter
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mr. Drew Freeman |
|---|---|
| dfreeman@safehaven.org | |
| Term Start | May 2023 |
| Drew's Experience: Freeman brings more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience to the role, having previously served as executive director of the Franklin Family YMCA in Franklin, Tenn., Hogan Family YMCA in Madison, Ala., and the Downtown Birmingham YMCA in Birmingham, Ala. During his eight-year tenure at the Franklin Family YMCA, he was known for his commitment to service, furthering the organization's mission and driving positive workplace culture. Most recently, Freeman served as shelter manager and case manager at Safe Haven. | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mrs. Jennifer Reason | Chief Operating Officer |
| Ms. Rachael Wilkins | Chief Development Officer |
| Mr. Grant Winter | Chief Program Officer |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 52 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 15 |
| Volunteers | 1,000 |
| Contractors | 2 |
| Retention Rate | 90% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | Under Development |
|---|---|
| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Under Development |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | N/A |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | January 2022 |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | Under Development |
| 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 | Semi-Annually |
| Senior Management | Yes | Semi-Annually |
| Non-Management | Yes | Quarterly |
Affiliations
| Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|
| AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) | 2004 |
| ANE (Association of Nonprofit Executives) | 2004 |
| CABLE | 2003 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management Excellence Network | 2004 |
| Nashville Chamber of Commerce | 2006 |
| Nashville Chamber of Commerce | 2012 |
| Nashville Coalition for the Homeless | 2004 |
| United Way Partner Agency | 2024 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration College Finalist | Lipscomb University, HCA, CNM | 2012 |
| EVE Certification - Excellence in Volunteer Engagement | Center for Nonprofit Management | 2012 |
| EVE-Excellence in Volunteer Engagement | Center for Nonprofit Management/ Hands On Nashville | 2014 |
| Excellence in Communication Award | Center for Nonprofit Management | 2002 |
| Finalist - Compassionate Care Award | Center for Nonprofit Management/Baptist Healing Trust | 2011 |
| Lighting the Way Award | SunTrust | 2018 |
| Marvin Runyan Leadership Award | Center for Nonprofit Management | 2010 |
| Neighborhood Builder Award & Grant Recipient | Bank of America | 2015 |
| Parthenon Award -Best Brochure (Widen Our Welcome) | PRSA | 2013 |
| Top Ten Charities Worth Watching and 4-Star Rating | Charity Navigator | 2014 |
| Finalist for the Community Impact Award | Center for Nonprofit Management | 2024 |
