Kelly Schafer, Executive Director - Career Education Council
Kelly Schafer is the Executive Director of the Career Education Council, a charity in Ontario, Canada, that has been helping communities for over 30 years.
The organization helps young people learn skills, explore jobs, and grow. They offer programs like career fairs, coding projects, and the “Career Coaches in Schools” program.
Kelly loves helping young people find future jobs and working with employers to shape the future workforce. She focuses on building good relationships with partners and supporters.
Kelly has experience in charity work and enjoys making a difference in young people’s lives while working with a diverse team. She also helps people build their careers through job programs and schools.
In this episode:
- 00:00 – Introduction: KRM Podcast and Kelly Schafer
- 00:32 – About the Career Education Council
- 02:01 – Programs & Initiatives: Develop the Future and Career Coaches
- 07:15 – Building Key Relationships in Nonprofits: Personal Connections Vs. Transactional Relationships
- 10:20 – Adapting to Changing Engagement Trends: Meeting Stakeholders Where They Are
- 12:27 – The Best Part of Being a Nonprofit Executive Director: Impact and Joy
- 14:36 – Wrap-Up & Closing Thoughts
"They need to have confidence that you're going to do what you say. They need to feel aligned with your mission, and they need to feel like through you, they will make an impact."
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