Originally convened in 2014 by the Human Services Coalition, the Executive Exchange affinity group provides opportunities for area not-for-profit executive directors to share, learn, and discuss topics relevant to their sector.
Mission
Executive Exchange (ExEx) supports and inspires not-for profit executive directors in Tompkins County through personal and professional growth, and networking opportunities that embody diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do.
Vision
EXEX will be an inclusive, inspiring community for current and emerging not-for-profit leaders in Tompkins County.
Values
The Values of ExEx are Curiosity, Integrity, Equity and Community. This shows up for us in the following ways:
Curiosity. We are open to new ideas, information, and experiences that lead to learning and growth.
Integrity. We embrace accountable reliability and create a space for mutual trust and respect.
Equity. We make the organization accessible and inclusive, work to remove barriers and cultivate emerging leaders.
Community. We share and mobilize ideas and resources, collaborating and being intentionally welcoming and inclusive.
Meeting Schedule
Executive Exchange meets monthly on the SECOND THURSDAY from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm.
Months alternate business and social meetings.
Business meetings take place at Lifelong (unless noted). Topic/theme and speakers subject to change.
Social meetings take place at Liquid State (unless noted)
| Second Thursday of Each Month 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Type | Topic |
| January 12, 2023 | Business | DEI Continuum with Trudy Pantalia, Diversity Consortium of Tompkins County and Gavin Mosely NYSEG Volunteer Program |
| February 9, 2023 | Social | Networking/Social Meeting |
| March 9, 2023 | Business |
‘Grow your Fundraising Revenue’ with Louis Diez, Vice President of Community for Almabase and founder of Donor Participation Project Open to ExEx and AFP Members in Tompkins County. |
| April 13, 2023 | Social | Networking/Social Meeting |
| May 11, 2023 | Business | BOARD ENGAGEMENT Speaker TBD |
| June 29, 2023 | Social | Argos Inn at 4:30 pm |
| August 10, 2023 | Social | Ithaca Bakery, Triphammer Rd. |
| September 14, 2023 | Business | NON-PROFIT STRATEGY: Board Engagement with Cindy Wilcox |
| October 12, 2023 | Social | IEAD hosted by Heather McDaniel |
| November 2023 | Business | LEADERSHIP RETREAT, still working on exact date. |
| December 14, 2023 | Social | Networking/Social Meeting |
Dues
Suggested membership donation for one year (January 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023) is $100.
Please include the 2023 Executive Exchange Dues Invoice with your payment.
Social Media
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Upcoming Coaching Program for Executive Directors
Introducing… Leading In – a group coaching program for Tompkins County Executive Directors! This program is designed to bring together learning that matters to you and a community of fellow Executive Directors to reflect and learn with.
Amy Kohut of 1 Step Coaching and Consulting, in partnership with Executive Exchange (ExEx) and the Human Services Coalition (HSC), will offer a 4-week program called Leading In. This program will bring together a group of non-profit leaders for 4 weeks in a row at the same time each week. This will be a virtual meeting on Zoom.
Visit https://hsctc.org/2023/08/25/leading-in-program/ to learn more.