Executive Director

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Executive Director	Mr. Todd Wilson
E-mail	todd@nashvillesingers.org
Term Start	January 2011
Todd's Experience: Todd has guided the Nashville Singers from the beginning with his vision for attaining the highest standards of choral excellence on and off the stage. As a founding member and Executive Director, his knowledge and experience in organizational management, planning, marketing, and policy governance, and his ever-increasing knowledge of best practices the non-profit sector have helped create a foundation that will sustain the organization for years to come. Prior to the Nashville Singers, he served for eight years as a leader of the Barbershop Harmony Society, the largest all-male singing organization in the world, first as a board member and later as Director of Marketing. As a senior staff member, he directed the work of three departments, 20+ project plans, and managed a $2M annual budget. Along the way, he planned, produced, and promoted events that attracted national media attention, and as many as 14,000 attendees, and generated over $300K in new income. He received his college education from the University of North Texas, Strayer University, and Palm Beach Community College. In addition to college coursework, Wilson has completed over 200 hours of classroom training in the areas of executive leadership, marketing, nonprofit management, fund development, volunteer and project management from the Center for Nonprofit Management, and the American Society of Association Executives. Todd's experience in the performing arts spans five decades. His skills as a performance coach and conductor at choral became evident in high school. He is a long-time member of the internationally acclaimed Vocal Majority chorus, served on the music team and helped the chorus of 100+ singers earn six world championships in choral singing. His quartet, ACOUSTIX was judged "best in the world" within six months of forming, and entertained audiences around the world for over 30 years. The foursome has produced six CDs since 1991 and has appeared on another 22 audio/video recordings.

Senior Staff

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Name	Title
Todd Wilson	Artistic Director
Sloan Yarborough	Director of Music

Staff

Full Time Staff	0
Part Time Staff	2
Volunteers	11
Contractors	0
Retention Rate	100%

Plans & Policies

Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan?	Yes
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	Annually
Non-Management	Yes	Annually

Affiliations

Affiliation	Year
Center for Nonprofit Management Excellence Network	2010
Donelson Hermitage Chamber of Commerce	2012
Hands On Network	2013
Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce	2015
Metro Arts Commission	2011
Tennesseans for the Arts	2013
Tennessee Arts Commission	2013

Awards

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Award / Recognition	Organization	Year
Ranked as one of the Top 10 performing arts organizations in Middle Tenessee	Nashville Business Journal's 'Book of Lists'	2016
Discretionary Program Grant	Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee	2013
Matching Leadership Development Grant	Center for Nonprofit Management	2011
Matching Leadership Development Grant	Center for Nonprofit Management	2017
Matching Leadership Development Grant	Center for Nonprofit Management	2012
Matching Leadership Development Grant	Center for Nonprofit Management	2013
Matching Leadership Development Grant	Center for Nonprofit Management	2014
Matching Leadership Development Grant	Center for Nonprofit Management	2014
Matching Leadership Development Grant	Center for Nonprofit Management	2015
Matching Leadership Development Grant	Center for Nonprofit Management	2016
November 23rd designated as Nashville Singers Day in Nashville and Davidson County	Nashville Mayor Karl Dean	2013
November 23rd designated as Nashville Singers Day throughout Tennessee	Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam	2013
Operations Grant (matching)	Metro Nashville Arts Commission	2013
Ranked as one of the Top 10 performing arts organizations in Middle Tenessee	Nashville Business Journal's 'Book of Lists'	2015
Ranked as one of the Top 10 performing arts organizations in Middle Tenessee	Nashville Business Journal's 'Book of Lists'	2013
Ranked as one of the Top 10 performing arts organizations in Middle Tenessee	Nashville Business Journal's 'Book of Lists'	2012
Ranked as one of the Top 10 performing arts organizations in Middle Tenessee	Nashville Business Journal's 'Book of Lists'	2014

CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments

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Nashville Singers has been providing music education, performing, recording, and leadership opportunities to men since 2008. The reach of this music education is now being expanded to include middle school and high school aged boys and girls throughout Middle Tennessee. These programs target 'at risk youth' through our Music Makes a Difference Grant program, the Educator of the Future college scholarships, and our Master Class music education programs. The hallmark of our success has been careful planning, innovative and visionary thinking, hard work, and a commitment to our philanthropic mission to provide resources and support for music education in our schools and the community. Fulfilling our vision will require a significant infusion of financial resources. We thank you for your consideration so that we may provide future generations with the opportunity to have their lives enriched by music and the performing arts.