FiftyForward/Senior Citizens, Inc.
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Ms. Sallie Hussey |
|---|---|
| shussey@fiftyforward.org | |
| Term Start | January 2019 |
| Sallie's Experience: Sallie Hussey, originally from Mississippi, has worked in the Nashville nonprofit sector for 20 years. She began her work at FiftyForward, then became the executive director for CASA of Nashville, helping grow the agency and relocate it to its current home in East Nashville. She became the CEO of Bridges Serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in 2008, leading it through a merger, relocation, and financial struggles and helping the agency secure CNM's coveted Salute to Excellence Memorial Foundation Leadership Award in 2011. Hussey holds a bachelor's degree from Mississippi State University and a master's in public relations and advertising from the University of Alabama. She was named one of The Tennessean's Top 40 under 40 Business Leaders, was a member of Leadership Nashville class of 2004, and is a Rotarian. Having "returned home" to FiftyForward, Hussey is excited about returning to her roots and leading an agency that supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older, a group that is growing exponentially as is the need for services and resources for this demographic. Prior to joining FiftyForward, Hussey served as chief development officer at The Next Door, an addiction treatment center for women, to create the agency's fundraising program. | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ms. Gretchen Funk | Chief Program Officer |
| Ms. Candise Hendricks | Director of Development |
| Ms. Susan Sizemore | Director of Communications |
| Ms. Teresa McDaniel | Chief Financial Officer |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 46 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 5 |
| Volunteers | 1,200 |
| Contractors | 0 |
| Retention Rate | 81% |
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? | February 2022 |
| 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? | 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 |
|---|---|
| AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) | 2021 |
| American Society on Aging | 2021 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management CEO Network | 2021 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management Excellence Network | 2021 |
| Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce | 2021 |
| National Council on Aging | 2021 |
| National Institute of Senior Centers | 2021 |
| Tennessee Association of Adult Day Services | 2021 |
External Assessments and Accreditations
| Assessment/Accreditation | Year |
|---|---|
| National Institute of Senior Centers | 2021 |
| Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability | 1960 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 30 in their 30s/FiftyForward Madison Station Center Director Kelsey Mahaffey | Center for Nonprofit Management | 2016 |
| Aileen Katcher, FiftyForward Endowment Board Member; | Academy for Women of Achievement | 2008 |
| Andrus Award/Barry Coggins | AARP | 2014 |
| Excellence in Aging Awards to Adrienne Newman (professional) and Don Peterson (volunteer) | GNRC Area Agency on Aging and Disability | 2007 |
| Inaugural Sage (Organization) Award to FiftyForward | Council on Aging | 2017 |
| Janet Jernigan | Athena Award | 2009 |
| Molly Todd Cup Recipient/Janet Jernigan | CABLE | 2014 |
| Most Admired CEO/ Janet Jernigan | Nashville Business Journal | 2014 |
| Patricia Hart/Lifetime Member, FiftyForward Board of Directors | Academy for Women of Achievement | 2011 |
| Sage Award/Charlie Cardwell | Council on Aging | 2001 |
| Sage Award/H.P. Hopkins | Council on Aging | 2006 |
| Sage Award/Harriet Foley and Elise Steiner | Council on Aging | 2005 |
| Sage Award/Irma Kaplan | Council on Aging | 2008 |
| Sage Award/Jim and Hilda McGregor | Council on Aging | 2014 |
| Sage Award/Larry Keeton | Council on Aging | 2013 |
| Sage Award/Martin L. Kresge, Nancy A. Ransom, Sally Wolfe | Council on Aging | 2004 |
| Sage Award/Phil Ponder | Council on Aging | 2007 |
| Sage Award/Seawell and Marcy Brandau | Council on Aging | 2012 |
| Sage Award/Willie McDonald | Council on Aging | 2009 |
| Women of Influence- Dynamic Duo/ Janet Jernigan and Adrienne Newman | Nashville Business Journal | 2015 |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| The population continues to age, and statistics, studies, and census numbers point in that direction. FiftyForward and its programs and services have never been more relevant than now and have, quite possibly, never been as important as they will be in the next decade. Fortunately, the agency has over 100 years of management experience combined within the top level of leadership. Our task, if not an expressly stated goal, is to make certain programs and services provided through the agency's seven lifelong learning centers and the supportive care programs are relevant, meet the needs of the individuals in our state, and continue to be forward-thinking, problem-solving options for those in need. The FiftyForward leadership team critically measures and evaluates programs regularly with the goal of constant improvement. We're embarking on a journey to see how we can engage new technology platforms into both programs and services. Staff always work to keep programs relevant, effective, and cost efficient. This year, we'll make certain to engage the community and the members we serve so we can meet these program needs in the coming decade and longer. |
