"One of the most important lessons that I have learned in my work is the special importance that finance directors have to nonprofits. Unlike for-profit organizations, where the "bottom line" often drives decision-making, nonprofits are driven by the passionate pursuit of a mission and are reined in by financial realities."
- Kathy Nugent, Finance Director, Fresh Start Women's Foundation
Fellow Biography
Kathy Nugent has served as finance director for Fresh Start Women's Foundation for the past three years. In her position, she coordinates financial activities, oversees facility operations of the Women's Resource Center and manages human resources.
She has completed courses at the University of Phoenix, Maricopa Community Colleges and ASU's Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management.
Field Notes
Ms. Nugent has not completed her fellowship. The following is a short summary of her sabbatical.
Ms. Nugent plans to attend a two-week executive program at Stanford Graduate School of Business, leadership development training with Franklin Covey and coursework at ASU's Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management.
Additionally, she will receive one-on-one training with a human resources consultant and will work with two corporate culture and transformation consultants.
Contact Information
Kathy Nugent
Finance Director
Fresh Start Women's Foundation
602.252.8494
info@fswf.org
www.fswf.org