On December 6, Foraker hosted an informational session for nonprofits hosted by Foraker’s Laurie Wolf and John Tracy, Risq Consulting President Timothy Maudsely, and Alaska Emergency Management team member Alan Cavallo. Listen to the recording here.  … Read more »

Since the earthquake, we have heard from many donors and volunteers that want to help. The Foraker Group, Rasmuson Foundation, United Way of Anchorage, United Way of Mat-Su, Mat-Su Health Foundation, The Red Cross, Alaska Council on the Arts, and the Alaska Community Foundation, among others, want to help mobilize support for your work. Please share your immediate needs as a result of the earthquake by the end of the day on Wednesday, December 5.  We will be in contact soon with more information and resources…. Read more »

We are open for business normal hours this week and our community classes will continue as scheduled. Thanks to everyone who reached out to check on us after the quake…. Read more »

The Foraker family is safe. We have closed our office so our staff can be with their families. You can reach Laurie Wolf at 907-250-5043 if you need assistance. Message from the City: Hi Everyone, Please reach out to your communities to notify them that the Emergency Management Office has been activated. We are requesting that people shelter in place. There are reports of substantial road damage and unless you must drive, please shelter in place. Thank you, Amy Coffman Special Assistant Mayor Ethan Berkowitz Municipality of Anchorage… Read more »

Executive Leadership Initiative Mentoring and community for executive directors in their first three years of leadership. We believe successful leaders are supported leaders. With the Executive Leadership Initiative we have created a safe space where you can find tools and resources to help you grow into your role as executive director. During this program you will strengthen your board relationship, explore management and planning strategies with an experienced mentor, and learn from a network of peers. Applications are due December 7. The program starts January 30. Apply today! Why participate in the Executive Leadership Initiative? Community: You will meet fellow executive directors who are committed to creating a supportive environment as you all focus on organizational culture, your board relationship, and the day-to-day operations of running a successful nonprofit. Board Support: Your relationship with the board… Read more »

The Foraker Group is expanding our team! We are seeking a Controller to help strengthen the nonprofit sector as part of our consolidated accounting services team. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to assisting the VP of Finance / CFO in ensuring that the accounting and financial reporting needs of Foraker and the affiliated nonprofits who are users of Foraker’s Financial Shared Services are met in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with Foraker’s purpose, values and goals. The Foraker Group offers competitive pay and benefits. For more information the complete job description detailing responsibilities, necessary qualifications and directions on how to apply, please visit the job posting.  The position will remain open until qualified candidate is selected, yet the first round of applicants will… Read more »

Executive Leadership Initiative Mentoring and community for executive directors in their first three years of leadership. We believe successful leaders are supported leaders. With the Executive Leadership Initiative we have created a safe space where you can find tools and resources to help you grow into your role as executive director. During this program you will strengthen your board relationship, explore management and planning strategies with an experienced mentor, and learn from a network of peers. Applications are due December 7. The program starts January 30. Learn More. … Read more »

Create a more fulfilling and engaged work life. Do you want to discover your unique strengths as a leader and how to apply them more fully for better results? Do you understand how your sense of purpose drives your work or connects to mission? We invite you to apply to the Catalyst in Nonprofit Excellence program. Apply today! What is Catalyst? Catalyst is a results-oriented personal and professional development program designed to help you discover your intrinsic ability to create excellence and grow your network of support. With a cohort of peers, you will explore tools that will elevate your leadership. The series is broken into five sessions that build on each other. Each step is separated by some time to allow you to integrate and apply your learning and prepare… Read more »

Every two years we ask you to tell us how you compensate your staff. With your participation in the Foraker Salary & Benefit Survey, we are able to create a tool for Alaska nonprofits to use in making important personnel decisions. The survey is designed to help you establish a salary for a new position, evaluate salary norms within the Alaska nonprofit sector, and compare your organization’s benefit offerings and total compensation competitiveness. The report can be used to find information relevant to you – breaking the data down by job titles, organization budget size, and by sub-sector. Again this year, we are asking organizations to specify staff gender in order to gauge pay equity in our sector. The link to the survey will take you to a secure online area… Read more »

Foraker has a team of more than 20 consultants ready to help you strengthen your organization. Meet a few of the most recent additions to our team: Sammye Pokryfki has joined our consulting team and is available for board facilitation and executive consultation. Sammye has worked in the nonprofit sector as a staff, board member, volunteer, and mentor for 35 years. Before joining Foraker as a consultant, she experienced a yearlong sabbatical that included outdoor adventures in some of the most beautiful places on earth (including Alaska). Sammye’s most recent professional position was at Rasmuson Foundation where she worked from 2005-2017. Sammye is a proud UAA Alumnus with bachelor’s degrees in English and Social Work, and a master’s degree in Social Work. She received UAA’s Alumni of Distinction Humanitarian Award in 2016 and… Read more »