Allicia Frye always carries two cell phones, even into the shower. “You worry,” said Allicia Frye, the CEO of Jonathan’s Place, a shelter for abused children. “...
Over the years, women have risen into a significant share of leadership positions in the nonprofit sector, said Mirae Kim, an associate professor of nonprofit studies at George Mason University and an author of an Urban Institute report researching diversity and inclusion trends among nonprofits.
Before joining Jonathan’s Place, Frye said often she’d be the only woman in the boardroom, and especially the only Black woman. In the C-suite, she was acutely aware of when Black leaders are tapped to take director positions. “Being able to connect with someone that understands the stresses of what we do has been therapeutic for me,” Martin said. “Having those people that are walking the walk, so when you’re having a struggle you have someone to bounce things off of.”
Dorfman said executives should build strong relationships with board members to carry out the organization’s mission. Martin started at the interior design firm in the human resources department and later was promoted to vice president in 2016. In 2017, she was promoted to chief operating officer, president in 2018 and CEO two years later. She attributes her nearly three-decade stay at the company to never having felt “pigeon-holed.”
When companies look to fill leadership positions, Martin said it’s not always about skill set. It’s about the perception of the industry standard. “I’ve always been a mentor to many throughout my whole career,” Sullivan, 58, said. “It’s what I love to do.”
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