Our Bloggers

Ann Beltran, Public Policy Analyst

Ann is a recovered attorney and corporate refugee, having practiced law with the government, in private practice and as in-house counsel for 20 years. During a midlife transition, she earned her Master’s in Whole Systems Design and discovered the nonprofit sector, moving into the fields of leadership development, education and training and adjunct teaching. She has served as Executive Director of a small nonprofit for 5 years, served on nonprofit boards, facilitated many nonprofit meetings and retreats, and volunteered in a variety of organizations. Having recently relocated to Washington DC, she is re-acquainting herself with the field of public policy, with a focus on the Nonprofit Capacity Building Initiative of the National Council of Nonprofits. She teaches at George Washington University in the Department of Strategic Planning and Public Policy.

 

 

Elizabeth Clawson, Communications & Development Associate

As Communications & Development Associate at the National Council of Nonprofits, Elizabeth writes things, wrangles the press, takes a stab at fundraising, and shepherds the Town Halls initiative. Nonprofits influence every aspect of her life, from work to school to the gym, and give her a glimmer of hope that she can actually make a difference in the sector. But she may just give it all up for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Rick Cohen, Director of Membership & Technology

Rick works on membership and technology issues for the National Council of Nonprofits. Combining his passions for the nonprofit sector and music, you can expect his blog to include insights on technology tools for nonprofits and his world-views as a young nonprofit professional along with a musical interlude now-and-then.

 

Tim Delaney, President & CEO

 An attorney with extensive leadership experience in the business, government, and nonprofit sectors, Tim Delaney started serving as the National Council of Nonprofits’ President & CEO in July 2008. Tim began his career at a large multi-state law firm, where he focused on litigation, media law, and government relations. Appointed in 1995 to be Arizona’s Solicitor General, after winning cases in the U.S. Supreme Court he was promoted to the top staff position of Chief Deputy Attorney General. In 2001, Tim left the Attorney General’s Office to create the Center for Leadership, Ethics & Public Service, an independent nonprofit through which he worked with more than 22,000 people across the country championing positive ethics, advancing civic engagement, and promoting democracy.

 

Elisa Ortiz, Coordinator, Outreach & Special Initiatives
Elisa is an emerging nonprofit leader who has worked in a variety of social justice organizations throughout her career. Her interests include leadership development, political advocacy and engagement, student/youth activism, organizing (everything and everyone) and trying to figure out what do with her life.

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Our Contributors

Audrey R. Alvarado, Ph.d., Former Executive Director

Audrey R. Alvarado is the former executive director of the National Council of Nonprofits. She has worked in the nonprofit field over twenty years as a staff and volunteer. Audrey finds great joy working in a field that is consistent with her values, interest and passion; that is, to make a difference in the world.

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