Special Kids
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mr. Chris Truelove |
|---|---|
| ctruelove@specialkidstn.com | |
| Term Start | March 2000 |
| Chris's Experience: Chris Truelove has served as the Executive Director of Special Kids since March 1, 2000. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from the University of North Alabama in 1992, and a Master of Science Degree in Wellness and Fitness from Middle Tennessee State University in 1995. He completed the Leadership Rutherford program from the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce in 2003. Prior to joining Special Kids, Chris served for 4 years as the Assistant Director of the PACE Center, of the Middle Tennessee Medical Center. | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ms. Jan Parker | Director of Administration |
| Julie Ludwig | Clinical Director |
| Sharon Conyers | Human Resources Manager |
| Kasey Ewing | Director of Development and Marketing |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 37 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 22 |
| Volunteers | 472 |
| Contractors | 0 |
| Retention Rate | 57% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Yes |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | 5 |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | January 2021 |
| 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 |
External Assessments and Accreditations
| Assessment/Accreditation | Year |
|---|---|
| Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services | 1998 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Best Community Event - Race | Rutherford County Main Street Awards | |
| Best Non-Profit Organization | Rutherford County Main Street Awards | |
| Best Physical Therapy Clinic | Rutherford County Main Street Awards | |
| Firefly Award - Best Non-Profit | Light Up Awards | 2018 |
| Runner up - Best Fundraising Event - Special Kids' Race | Ruthies Awards | 2017 |
| Ruthies Award for Murfreesboro Favorite Charitable Event for Special Kids Race | Ruthies Awards | 2016 |
| True Inspiration Award Winner - Atlantic Region - won a $75,000 grant | Chick-fil-A Foundation | 2017 |
