The Contributor Inc.
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mr. Will Connelly |
|---|---|
| will@thecontributor.org | |
| Term Start | December 2023 |
| Will's Experience: Will Connelly started his career in ending homelessness in 2004 as a street outreach specialist in Nashville, TN, for MDHA and Park Center. His main interest and vocation are reaching out to people who are experiencing unsheltered homelessness to offer relationship and partnership in getting off the streets as quickly as possible. He has worked at both the local and federal level as a subject matter expert on Medicaid, disability benefits, and housing-focused solutions. | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mr. Tom Wills | Director of Vendor Operations |
| Linda Bailey | Co Editor and Creative Media Director |
| Raven Lintu | Program Director of C.O.V.E.R. Housing Navigation program |
| Cathy Jennings | Finance Director |
| Holly Bowman | Director of Development and Communications |
| Ree Cheers | SOAR Program Manager |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 15 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 2 |
| Volunteers | 18 |
| Contractors | 1 |
| 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? | December 2022 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Belmont University | 2020 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management Excellence Network | 2020 |
| Chamber of Commerce | 2020 |
| Dr. Wiseman | 2022 |
| Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation | 2020 |
| Nashville Downtown Partnership | 2020 |
| Nashville Symphony | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | 2020 |
| United Way | 2020 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Best Breakthrough | International Network of Street Papers (INSP) | 2015 |
| Best Vendor Commentary | North American Street Newspaper Association (NASNA) | 2009 |
| Best Vendor Writing, Cover | International Network of Street Papers (INSP) | 2019 |
| Best Vendor Writing, won by vendor Jennifer Alexander | International Network of Street Papers (INSP) | 2015 |
| Community Quarterback Award | Tennessee Titans | 2009 |
| Frist Foundation's Finalist: Making A Difference | Salute To Excellence | 2011 |
| Growth: Sustainability/Social Enterprise | NEXT Awards 2012 | 2012 |
| STROBEL AWARD FINALIST | HON | 2020 |
| Best Cover | INSP | 2022 |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| As we have expanded our housing and mental health services through a partnership with Children and Family Services and Connecting Forward, this past year has been all about partnerships and diversifying our staff and our board to reflect the population we live in and the population we serve. We have set the intention, and allowed people who were organically passionate about what we do enter our lives. We have made strides in that regard, but there is more work to do. I believe that no man can exist in a silo and no organization can either. Strengthening our relationships in the community, and bringing awareness to the obstacles that people experiencing homelessness encounter is the ONLY way to bring lasting change. |
