Nashville Humane Association
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Ms. Laura Baker |
|---|---|
| laura@nashvillehumane.org | |
| Term Start | November 2017 |
| Laura's Experience: | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ms. Laura Baker | Executive Director |
| Ms Megan Anderson DVM | Medical Director |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 25 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 10 |
| Volunteers | 625 |
| Contractors | 1 |
| Retention Rate | 80% |
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? | July 2017 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| American Humane Association | 2000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | 2000 |
| ANE (Association of Nonprofit Executives) | 2003 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management Excellence Network | 1998 |
| Humane Society of the United States | 2000 |
| Nashville Chamber of Commerce | 2001 |
| Society of Animal Welfare Administrators | 2000 |
| Tennessee Animal Control Association | 2001 |
| Volunteer Administrator's Network | 2000 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Best Animal Shelter | The Nashville Scene | 2012 |
| #1 Best Animal Shelter | Nashville Paws Magazine | 2012 |
| #1 Best Charity Event | Nashville Scene | 2015 |
| #1 Best Nonprofit Organization | Nashville Scene | 2015 |
| #1 Best Nonprofit Organization | Nashville Scene | 2016 |
| #1 Best Place to Adopt a Pet | Nashville Scene | 2014 |
| #1 Best Place to Adopt a Pet | Nashville Scene | 2015 |
| #1 Best Place to Adopt a Pet | Nashville Scene | 2016 |
| #1 Pet Festival-Dog Day | Nashville Paws Magazine | 2012 |
| #1 Place to Adopt a Pet | Nashville Scene | 2013 |
| #1 Spay/Neuter Program | Nashville Paws Magazine | 2012 |
| 2012 Emergency Placement Partner | Humane Society of United States | 2012 |
| 2013 Best Pet Services | Out&About Magazine | 2013 |
| 4 Star Award | Charity Navigator | 2015 |
| Best Dog Festival for Dog Day | Nashville Paw | 2010 |
| Best Dog Festival for Dog Day | Nashville Paw | 2011 |
| Best Pet Services Organizaiton in Davidson County | Out & About Magazine | 2014 |
| Best Pet Spay/Neuter Program | Nashville Paw | 2010 |
| Best Place to Adopt | Nashville Scene Magazine | 2010 |
| Best Place to Adopt | Nashville Scene Magazine | 2011 |
| Best Spay and Neuter Program | Nashville Paw | 2011 |
| Disaster Preparedness & Response | Humane Society of the United States | 2009 |
| Frendship Key To The City of New Orleans- Katrina Efforts | HS Of Louisiana | 2008 |
| Making a Difference Nominee | Center For Non Profit Management | 2007 |
| Readers Choice Award | Nashville Paw Magazine | 2009 |
| TN Animal Hall Of Fame- Human/Animal Bond | Tn Veterinary Medical Associatrion | 2007 |
| Winner Best of Nashville Readers Poll | Scene Magazine | 2009 |
| Best Place to Adopt a Pet | Nashville Scene | 2024 |
| Best Non Profit | Nashville Scene | 2024 |
| #3 Best Non Profit Event | Nashville Scene | 2024 |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| In April 2004 the Nashville Humane Association Supporting Foundation was recognized by the IRS as a 501(c(3). This entity is separate from the Nashville Humane Association. The Foundation was organized to operate exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes as well as be operated exclusively for the benefit of the Nashville Humane Association. Although under the endowment section it lists approximately $18,000,000, these funds are the assets of the Nashville Humane Association Supporting Foundation. A conservative spending policy will ensure this entity will be able to provide a portion of the operating funds for the Nashville Humane Association in perpetuity. |
