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Susan Hammond
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About Me
Susan C. Hammond has over twenty years' experience advising organizations in transition. She brings real world, practical solutions to working with small and mid-size business and nonprofit clients.
As an expert in the areas of advisory board formation and facilitation, governance, and leadership coaching, Susan's experience spans multiple industries including professional services, communications, direct marketing, financial services, human resources and nonprofit.
Susan has hands-on leadership experience as a co-founder of two organizations and as a member of the senior management team of others. With her broad network of business contacts, she can also provide complimentary professional referrals for issues outside her areas of expertise.
A popular speaker and panelist at venues including the MIT Enterprise Forum, Bentley University, and Northeastern University, Susan has been published in The Boston Business Journal, Mass High Tech, and other professional publications. She has published the Advisory Board Kit: A Comprehensive Guide to Establishing an Advisory Board.
Education. With an MS in Taxation from Bentley University, a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Northeastern University, Susan holds a CPA certificate from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To build upon her existing skills as a management consultant, she completed coaches training through both the Arbinger Institute and the Coaches Training Institute.
Community Service. Susan is a co-founder of the South Shore Women's Business Network and the Center for Women & Enterprise. She served as a Business Volunteer for the Arts through the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston and on the Board of Directors, where she chaired the committee planning the merger with the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. In the late 1990s she led a group of dedicated volunteers in securing the funding to build the Town of Duxbury's first stand-alone senior center.
Susan is a member of the Advisory Boards of Bentley University Micro-Finance Initiative, The Toolbox and The Marble Collection. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Educational Foundation.
Awards. Susan is a recipient of The President's Call to Service Award, which recognizes individuals with 4,000 hours or more of lifetime community service. She is also a recipient of the Small Business Administration's Women in Business Advocate award for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the South Shore Women's Business Network's Women Mean Business Award.
March 30-
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Winding Up Women’s History Month-Ideas for the Next Year Tomorrow marks the end of Women’s History month.  Despite the great achievements of specific women, overall women are lagging still in equal pay, representation on corporate boards, and in the C-
a year ago Read Read More Tomorrow marks the end of Women’s History month. Despite the great achievements of specific women, overall women are lagging still in equal pay, representation on corporate boards, and in the C-Suite. I believe correcting this imbalance needs to start early. … <a href="http://www.schammond.com/winding-up-womens-history-month-ideas-for-the-next-year/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a> | | |
March 23-
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New E-Book on Personal Advisory Boards Now Available! In two previous posts, Developing a Personal Advisory Board-Part 1 & Part 2,  I discussed the value of a personal advisory board.  My new e-book provides you the information on how to se
a year ago Read Read More In two previous posts, Developing a Personal Advisory Board-Part 1 & Part 2, I discussed the value of a personal advisory board. My new e-book provides you the information on how to set one up. Click here to download your … <a href="http://www.schammond.com/new-e-book-on-personal-advisory-boards-now-available/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a> | | |
March 15-
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Why Use Alumni on Your Nonprofit Board or Advisory Council Many colleges and universities tap their graduates by requesting they become members of advisory councils.  If your programs “graduate” people you might consider doing the same thing. Six Advanta
a year ago Read Read More Many colleges and universities tap their graduates by requesting they become members of advisory councils. If your programs “graduate” people you might consider doing the same thing. Six Advantages of Using Alumni: They know the organizations and they know the … <a href="http://www.schammond.com/why-use-alumni-on-your-nonprofit-board-or-advisory-council/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a> | | |
February 29-
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Resources for Nonprofit Boards & Advisory Boards Two pieces of information I want to share with you this week: Here is the link to the webinar I gave last week for Nonprofit Webinars, Advisory Boards: Engaging Donors & Developing Leaders. You ca
a year ago Read Read More Two pieces of information I want to share with you this week: Here is the link to the webinar I gave last week for Nonprofit Webinars, Advisory Boards: Engaging Donors & Developing Leaders. You can view the slides and hear … <a href="http://www.schammond.com/resources-for-nonprofit-boards-advisory-boards/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a> | | |
February 22-
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Making the Advisory Board a Subcommitte of the Nonprofit Board Today I conducted a webinar for NPWebinars titled Advisory Boards: Engaging Donors & Developing Leaders.  We had a great group of participants who asked thoughtful provocative questions. If y
a year ago Read Read More Today I conducted a webinar for NPWebinars titled Advisory Boards: Engaging Donors & Developing Leaders. We had a great group of participants who asked thoughtful provocative questions. If you’re interested in learning more on the topic contact me. A question … <a href="http://www.schammond.com/making-the-advisory-board-a-subcommitte-of-the-nonprofit-board/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a> | | |
February 15-
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Developing a Personal Advisory Board-Part Two In Part One I discussed what a personal advisory board was and factors to consider. In this post I briefly walk you through the steps to create a personal advisory board. Steps to Forming a Personal A
a year ago Read Read More In Part One I discussed what a personal advisory board was and factors to consider. In this post I briefly walk you through the steps to create a personal advisory board. Steps to Forming a Personal Advisory Board Here are … <a href="http://www.schammond.com/developing-a-personal-advisory-board-part-two/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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February 13-
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Say Yes to Generosity Day Spare yourself and others the sappy Valentine’s Cards and chocolates.  Instead join the effort to make Valentine’s Day into Generosity Day again this year. It’s a day to practice saying YES to ev
a year ago Read Read More Spare yourself and others the sappy Valentine’s Cards and chocolates. Instead join the effort to make Valentine’s Day into Generosity Day again this year. It’s a day to practice saying YES to every request for help and by being generous. … <a href="http://www.schammond.com/say-yes-to-generosity-day/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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February 09-
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Developing a Personal Advisory Board-Part One What Is a Personal Advisory Board and When to Use One? A personal advisory board is a group of people you assemble to assist you by providing their advice, contacts, and knowledge. In some situations
a year ago Read Read More What Is a Personal Advisory Board and When to Use One? A personal advisory board is a group of people you assemble to assist you by providing their advice, contacts, and knowledge. In some situations you meet with people one-on-one … <a href="http://www.schammond.com/developing-a-personal-advisory-board-part-one/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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February 01-
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Nonprofit Governance: What Are Your Three Duties? There is a very good chance you joined the nonprofit board you sit on and there was no orientation.  If you’ve never served before there is also a good chance you haven’t been told about the “3D’
a year ago Read Read More There is a very good chance you joined the nonprofit board you sit on and there was no orientation. If you’ve never served before there is also a good chance you haven’t been told about the “3D’s.” Thankfully many people … <a href="http://www.schammond.com/nonprofit-governance-what-are-your-three-duties/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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January 25-
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Board Governance Resources I am conducting a board training for a client.  Below is the list of resources I am recommending: BoardSource:  BoardSource is dedicated to advancing the public good by building exceptional
a year ago Read Read More I am conducting a board training for a client. Below is the list of resources I am recommending: BoardSource: BoardSource is dedicated to advancing the public good by building exceptional nonprofit boards and inspiring board service. BoardSource strives to support … <a href="http://www.schammond.com/board-governance-resources/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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January 18-
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Nonprofit Governance: Executive Sessions Executive sessions tend to set the CEO on edge if they aren’t something that regularly occurs with the organization’s board. They immediately start to think they or one of the staff has done something
a year ago Read Read More Executive sessions tend to set the CEO on edge if they aren’t something that regularly occurs with the organization’s board. They immediately start to think they or one of the staff has done something wrong when they are not involved … <a href="http://www.schammond.com/nonprofit-governance-executive-sessions/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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December 07-
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Nonprofit Governance: Why It Matters to Attend Board Meetings Have you ever not attended the meeting of a board you sit on?  When you don’t do you understand the impact it has? A few days ago I arrived for a morning board meeting. As I entered the room I …
a year ago Read Read More Have you ever not attended the meeting of a board you sit on? When you don’t do you understand the impact it has? A few days ago I arrived for a morning board meeting. As I entered the room I … <a href="http://www.schammond.com/nonprofit-governance-why-it-matters-to-attend-board-meetings/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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November 30-
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Boards Governance: Five Practices to Raise Recruiting Success Too often the people recruiting advisors and board members don’t consider the perspective of the person being recruited. Many questions needing answers aren’t prepared to be addressed by the organizat
a year ago Read Read More Too often the people recruiting advisors and board members don’t consider the perspective of the person being recruited. Many questions needing answers aren’t prepared to be addressed by the organization. The interaction falls flat leaving the prospective advisor or board … <a href="http://www.schammond.com/boards-governance-five-practices-to-raise-recruiting-success/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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November 24-
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Nonprofit Governance: Do You Need a Policy on Recording Board Meetings? Continuing my thoughts about adventures in nonprofit governance…Imagine my surprise and alarm when the executive assistant at a client told me she had recorded the last board meeting using the recordi
a year ago Read Read More Continuing my thoughts about adventures in nonprofit governance…Imagine my surprise and alarm when the executive assistant at a client told me she had recorded the last board meeting using the recording app on her I-Phone. While it theoretically makes sense … <a href="http://www.schammond.com/nonprofit-governance-do-you-need-a-policy-on-recording-board-meetings/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>
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Susan C. Hammond has over twenty years' experience advising organizations in transition. She brings real world, practical solutions to working with small and mid-size business and nonprofit clients.
As an expert in the areas of advisory board formation and facilitation, governance, and leadership coaching, Susan's experience spans multiple industries including professional services, communications, direct marketing, financial services, human resources and nonprofit.
Susan has hands-on leadership experience as a co-founder of two organizations and as a member of the senior management team of others. With her broad network of business contacts, she can also provide complimentary professional referrals for issues outside her areas of expertise.
A popular speaker and panelist at venues including the MIT Enterprise Forum, Bentley University, and Northeastern University, Susan has been published in The Boston Business Journal, Mass High Tech, and other professional publications. She has published the Advisory Board Kit: A Comprehensive Guide to Establishing an Advisory Board.
Education. With an MS in Taxation from Bentley University, a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Northeastern University, Susan holds a CPA certificate from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To build upon her existing skills as a management consultant, she completed coaches training through both the Arbinger Institute and the Coaches Training Institute.
Community Service. Susan is a co-founder of the South Shore Women's Business Network and the Center for Women & Enterprise. She served as a Business Volunteer for the Arts through the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston and on the Board of Directors, where she chaired the committee planning the merger with the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. In the late 1990s she led a group of dedicated volunteers in securing the funding to build the Town of Duxbury's first stand-alone senior center.
Susan is a member of the Advisory Boards of Bentley University Micro-Finance Initiative, The Toolbox and The Marble Collection. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Educational Foundation.
Awards. Susan is a recipient of The President's Call to Service Award, which recognizes individuals with 4,000 hours or more of lifetime community service. She is also a recipient of the Small Business Administration's Women in Business Advocate award for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the South Shore Women's Business Network's Women Mean Business Award.
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