Narrow Gate Foundation
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Mr. Bill Spencer |
|---|---|
| billspencer@narrowgate.org | |
| Term Start | January 2005 |
| Bill's Experience: Bill Spencer, President, Co-CEO/Executive Director of Narrow Gate, is an ordained minister of Grace Chapel in Leipers Fork, Tennessee. As a natural entrepreneur and life-long learner, Bill has enjoyed an extensive work history that includes manufacturing, music publishing, software development, audio production and even construction. Bill is a sought-out speaker and Bible teacher and has spoken at various conferences and churches throughout the nation. Narrow Gate began in the home of Bill and his wife, Stacy, Co-CEO/Executive Director of the ministry. Now that the ministry resides on our permanent property south of Nashville, the couple continues to live on-site in our bed-and-breakfast-style lodge, teaching Bible studies and living in intimate relationship with each of Narrow Gate's students. | |
Co-Executive Director
| Co-Executive Director | Mrs. Stacy Spencer |
|---|---|
| stacyspencer@narrowgate.org | |
| Term Start | January 2005 |
| Stacy's Experience: Stacy is a graduate of Belmont University where she received her degree in Broadcast Communications with a Minor in Speech. As an accomplished film/video Producer, Stacy has a rich background of bringing a multitude of people together to accomplish a goal or vision. She frequently teaches Women's Bible Studies and enjoys communicating the vision and mission of Narrow Gate. She enjoys cooking with the guys, gardening and displaying the love of God to the young men in her care. Her greatest joy is to see young men become fathers, husbands and leaders as God ordains. | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Eric Davis | Executive - Operations & Culture |
| Bill Spencer | Executive Director |
| Stacy Spencer | Executive Director of Development |
| Weston Brann | Director of Narrow Gate Lodge |
| Erin McAtee | Executive - Business & IT |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 22 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 3 |
| Volunteers | 20 |
| Contractors | 0 |
| Retention Rate | 88% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Under Development |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | |
| 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? | Under Development |
| 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 |
External Assessments and Accreditations
| Assessment/Accreditation | Year |
|---|---|
| Excellence in Transparency | 2024 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Emerging Ministry of the Year | National Coalition of Ministries to Men | 2015 |
| Top Rated Non-Profit | Great Non-Profits | 2018 |
| Top Rated Non-Profit | Great Non-Profits | 2019 |
| Top Rated Non-Profit | Great Non-Profits | 2020 |
| Top Rated Non-Profit | Great Non-Profits | 2021 |
| Top Rated Non-Profit | Great Non-Profit | 2022 |
| Top Rated Non-profit | Great Non-profit | 2023 |
