Notes for Notes, Inc.
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mr. Philip Gilley |
|---|---|
| phil@notesfornotes.org | |
| Term Start | April 2006 |
| Philip's Experience: Philip Gilley is the CEO and Co-Founder of Notes for Notes. As a former Big Brother in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program, it was his passion for music combined with his experiences growing up without an access point to music resources to match his learning ability and focus that led to the creation of Notes for Notes. His ability to effectively lead the organization and its team enhances with every challenge and success the organization experiences combined with the support and guidance of the board and the organization's advocates. | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mr. Phil Gilley | Co-Founder/CEO |
| Mr. Raymond Jacob | COO |
| Mr. Ross Tyler | CCO |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 29 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 2 |
| Volunteers | 50 |
| Contractors | 0 |
| Retention Rate | 89% |
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? | February 2018 |
| 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 | Annually |
| Senior Management | Yes | Annually |
| Non-Management | Yes | Annually |
Affiliations
| Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|
| Affiliate/Chapter of National Organization (i.e. Girl Scouts of the USA, American Red Cross, etc.) - Affiliate/chapter | 2012 |
| Affiliate/Chapter of National Organization (i.e. Girl Scouts of the USA, American Red Cross, etc.) - Affiliate/chapter | 2011 |
| Affiliate/Chapter of National Organization (i.e. Girl Scouts of the USA, American Red Cross, etc.) - Affiliate/chapter | 2013 |
| Affiliate/Chapter of National Organization (i.e. Girl Scouts of the USA, American Red Cross, etc.) - Affiliate/chapter | 2014 |
| Affiliate/Chapter of National Organization (i.e. Girl Scouts of the USA, American Red Cross, etc.) - Affiliate/chapter | 2015 |
| Affiliate/Chapter of National Organization (i.e. Girl Scouts of the USA, American Red Cross, etc.) - Affiliate/chapter | 2016 |
| Affiliate/Chapter of National Organization (i.e. Girl Scouts of the USA, American Red Cross, etc.) - Affiliate/chapter | 2017 |
| Afterschool Alliance | 2015 |
| Afterschool Alliance | 2016 |
| Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville | 2012 |
| Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville | 2013 |
| Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville | 2014 |
| Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville | 2015 |
| Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville | 2016 |
| Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville | 2017 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of America | 2008 |
| Metro Arts Commission | 2013 |
| Metro Arts Commission | 2014 |
| Metro Arts Commission | 2015 |
| Metro Arts Commission | 2016 |
| Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce | 2013 |
| Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce | 2015 |
| Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce | 2016 |
| Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce | 2017 |
| PENCIL | 2012 |
| PENCIL | 2013 |
| PENCIL | 2014 |
| PENCIL | 2015 |
| PENCIL | 2016 |
| PENCIL | 2017 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Innovator | Nashville Scene | 2011 |
| Best in Business Finalist | Nashville Business Journal | 2018 |
| Local Heroes | Santa Barbara Independent | 2010 |
| Semi-Finalist | WeWork Creator Awards | 2018 |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| As a national organization with 25+ studios across 12 states, N4N's team must be proactive, communicative and agile. Our largest concentration of Senior team members are based in Nashville allowing for onsite management and response to opportunities. In many of our studios we have one team member, Program Director, remotely managed by a supervisor, Area Director, overseeing multiple locations. Our Program Directors must be responsible, proactive and accountable. Area Directors regularly check in (weekly/daily) as well as in person on a quarterly, as needed, basis. Our studios would be just rooms full of gear if it were not for our staff. Culture is paramount at N4N. We foster an open environment where team members can connect with each other as resources in person (retreats) and digitally to source solutions and make the best of their program. It is this connectedness amongst colleagues as well as strong oversight and support from Area Directors and COO on the operations side that equal success. As we grow larger, we want to feel smaller. As is the case in many non-profits, we seek to build up our team and provide support (financially/ benefits) to retain talented team members. It is our team that wakes up everyday to change a young person's life with music and while we are limited by our means, it is our focus to make a life long career at N4N a reality and not a sacrifice. |
