Friends of the Warner Parks, Inc.
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Ms. Jenny Hannon |
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| jenny.hannon@nashville.gov | |
| Term Start | June 2019 |
| Jenny's Experience: Jenny Hannon joined Friends of Warner Parks on July 1, 2019 and brings more than 25 years of experience in Development and Community Relations, most recently serving as the Director of Institutional Advancement at Ensworth School. She's served in various leadership roles such as Executive Director of the Nashville Sports Council, Director of Community Relations for the Nashville Predators Foundation, Director of Alumni and Development at Montgomery Bell Academy and Director of Partnerships for the Nashville Capital Network. She has also served on the boards of Metro Parks and Recreation, Nashville Educational Foundation and Julia Green PTO and is an alumnus of Leadership Nashville. Hannon holds a Bachelor of Science in sports science from Indiana University. She is the mother of four daughters and an avid hiker. | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ms. Amy Albright | Director of Events and Park Partnerships |
| Ms. Cynthia Jenkins | Director of Membership and Donor Engagement |
| Mr. Paul Fowler | Director of Resource Management |
| Mr. Robert Parrish | Resource Management Consultant |
| Jenny Hannon | President |
| Jane Avinger | Director of Finance |
| Elizabeth Griscom | Volunteer Coordinator |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 10 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 3 |
| Volunteers | 2,500 |
| 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 | 5 |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | January 2019 |
| 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? | No |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| ANE (Association of Nonprofit Executives) | 2003 |
| Association of Fundraising Professionals - Member | 2018 |
| Association of Nature Center Administrators | 2020 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management Excellence Network | 2004 |
| Hands On Network | 2009 |
| Volunteer Administrator's Network | 2010 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 30 In Their 30's - to Paul Fowler, Volunteer Coordinator | Center for Nonprofit Management and The Tennessean | 2016 |
| Award of Achievement for Management of Volunteer Involvement | Frist Foundation | 1997 |
| Board Member of the Year Award to Clare Armistead | Center for Nonprofit Management Salute to Excellence | 2016 |
| Conservation Educator of the Year Award | Tennessee Wildlife Federation | 2016 |
| Excellence in Volunteer Engagement | Metropolitan Davidson County Office of the Mayor | 2012 |
| Historic Shelters, Indian Springs-Percy Warner Park | The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville Davidson County | 2012 |
| Preservation Award - The Percy Warner Sandstone Entrance | The Historical Commission of Metro Nashville Davidson County | 2018 |
| Save Our Ancient Forest campaign | Department of Environment & Conservation: Governor's Enviromental Stewardship Award/Natural Heritage Conservation | 2010 |
| State Environmental Educator of the Year Award | TN Environmental Education Association | 2016 |
| The Hodge House of Warner Parks | The Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville Davidson County | 2009 |
| Voluntary Service Award | National Recreation and Parks Association | 1999 |
| Living Building Design Award for Warner Park Nature Center | The Living Futures Collaborative | 2020 |
