Podcast: Amy Schiffman, Giving Tree Associates

Amy Schiffman, Co-Founder and Principal of Giving Tree Associates sits down with Roy Kessel for this week’s Sports Philanthropy Podcast

Listen to this week’s episode as we have the privilege to learn from Amy Schiffman, Co-Founder and Principal of Giving Tree Associates as she sits down with our host Roy Kessel to share her wisdom and experience helping non-profit organizations grow, strengthen their board and raise more money.

Amy Schiffman joins Roy Kessel for this week’s Sports Philanthropy Podcast

Here are some of the highlights of this week’s episode:

00:40 Amy’s background
05:55 Why do organizations come to Giving Tree Associates
08:00 What are the biggest challenges Amy sees
11:20 What to do with outgoing board members
15:30 Terms limits on a board
17:45 Accountability on the board
21:40 Running effective meetings/effective committee structure
34:00 Board Retreats
39:00 What is too small for Giving Tree Associates
41:00 Best use of a board of directors

For more information about Giving Tree Associates, feel free to contact Amy Schiffman and visit their website at www.GivingTreeAssociates.com.

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Roy Kessel

Roy Kessel is the Founder of the Sports Philanthropy Network. Roy has worked in the sports business world for over 20 years including serving as an instructor in Northwestern University's graduate Sports Management Program. Having served as a sports lawyer representing athletes, entrepreneurs and start-up businesses, Roy has extensive experience helping organizations improve their strategy, marketing, communications and leadership development.