named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
High Performing Managers Initiative (HPMI)
Advanced leadership program for mid-level nonprofit managers designed to refine leadership approaches, navigate team dynamics, and address complex organizational challenges
Leading & Managing for Impact
21-hour in-person leadership training program for nonprofit managers focusing on goal setting, delegation, coaching, and strengths-based leadership using Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Leadership Development Programs 3 activities
- Delivering leadership training programs and certificate cohorts for nonprofit leadersProvides structured leadership development through in-person, cohort-based programs including Leading & Managing for Impact, High Performing Managers Initiative, and Leadership Caucus. These include a 21-hour (or 3-day) immersive curriculum covering goal setting, delegation, coaching, team dynamics, and organizational impact, with cohorts capped at 20 participants.
- Designing and delivering customized organizational development interventionsConducts tailored capacity-building initiatives such as leadership retreats, team assessments, and in-house training like CAREpacity™ Camp. Examples include a 2.5-day immersive program on organizational wellness and human energy, and facilitated retreats for senior management teams to improve communication and teamwork.
- Facilitating executive coaching and peer learning networks for nonprofit professionalsOffers personalized executive coaching for senior nonprofit managers and fosters peer-based learning to build professional networks and improve collaboration. Graduates gain access to the CRE Leadership Alumni Network for ongoing support.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Providing pro bono and subsidized consulting to strengthen nonprofit leadership and systemsOffers pro bono and subsidized organizational development consulting to small nonprofits in New York City, focusing on leadership effectiveness, strategic planning, and internal systems. Since 2014, has provided these services to 50 organizations, positively impacting 10,000 individuals across the five boroughs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Developing and distributing leadership frameworks and guidebooks for nonprofitsCreated the guidebook "Vision to Reality" and its digital update "Vision to Reality 2.0," drawing on over 45 years of experience to provide tools and frameworks that support nonprofit leadership and strategy implementation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.25M
Contributions & grants$824K37%
Program service revenue$1.35M60%
Investment income$71K3%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$3.40M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$2.81M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.57M
Cash$2.20M
Investments$930K
Liabilities$248K
Net assets$3.32M
Liquid reserves11.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -43.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TILOMA JAYASINGHE | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $269K |
| GEORGE HSIEH | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $215K |
| MELKIS ALVAREZ-BAEZ | CHIEF OPERATIING OFFICER | 40 | $199K |
| JEFFERSON A BALLOW | SENIOR FELLOW | 40 | $186K |
| UNIQUE A BRATHWAITE | CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER | 40 | $182K |
| JEAN LOBELL | SENIOR FELLOW | 40 | $165K |
board members · 12
- AMER S AHMED — CHAIR
- BENJAMIN F LORICK — SECRETARY
- CHANTAL BONITTO — DIRECTOR
- DIPTY JAIN — CHAIR, FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE
- HALI LEE — DIRECTOR
- JERRY H MARCUS — DIRECTOR
- LAURIE LESSAGE — TREASURER
- MARGI BOOTH — CHAIR, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
- MIRIAM TAI — DIRECTOR
- SANDY FERNANDEZ — DIRECTOR
- SARA SOLFANELLI — VICE CHAIR; CHAIR, HR
- ZOHRA ZORI — CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center Partner — Partner organization featured in impact stories related to leadership development.
- Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center Partner — Partner organization that received leadership development support, including team assessments, a leadership retreat, and personalized coaching.
- CRE Network — Organization operates under the CRE brand and identity, indicating membership or alignment within the CRE network.
- Community Resource Exchange (CRE) Partner — Organization that developed and distributes the "Vision to Reality" guidebook for nonprofit leaders.
- Gallup Partner — Collaborates with Gallup to administer the CliftonStrengthsⓇ assessment as part of leadership development programming.
- Grace Outreach Partner — Partner organization featured in impact stories related to CRE's consulting services.
- Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement Partner — Provided strategic planning support to strengthen capacity and program focus.
- Lan To Partner — CRE Senior Consultant who supports in-house delivery of CAREpacity™ Camp.
- New Managers Institute Partner — Collaborates with or is referenced in connection with leadership training for new managers.
- The Women’s Community Justice Association (WCJA) Partner — Client organization whose Executive Director provided a testimonial about CRE's impact.
- Undue Medical Debt Partner — Client organization led by President and CEO Allison Sesso, who provided a testimonial endorsing CRE's services.
- Women's Housing and Economic Development Corporation Partner — Partner organization featured in impact stories related to managing exponential growth.
- Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation Partner — Provided capacity-building support through a team-building retreat for senior managers.
- small nonprofits in New York City Partner — Receives subsidized or no-cost consulting engagements from CRE through the Rising Fund program.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- CAREpacity™ Model for Holistic Capacity Buildingmethodology: carepacityBy applying the CAREpacity™ model across Individual, Team, Organization, and Community dimensions, we build organizational wellness because internal health is foundational to sustained external impact. This structured, multi-level approach ensures integrated development.
- Collaborative, Sustainability-Oriented Partnership Modelmethodology: partnership-based_engagementBy co-creating time-bound partnerships with needs assessments, collaborative planning, and exit evaluations, we ensure lasting organizational change because shared ownership and forward-looking sustainability planning enable independence after engagement ends.
- Equity-Centered Organizational Developmentmethodology: equity-centered organizational developmentBy grounding organizational development in equity, care, and anti-racism, we produce more just and effective nonprofit systems because internal organizational health enables sustainable external impact. This approach integrates compassion and structural awareness into leadership and systems change.
- Experiential and Peer-Based Leadership Developmentmethodology: peer-based_learning_for_adultsBy combining experiential learning, peer-based learning, and applied practice, we build leadership capacity because adult learners retain and apply skills more effectively when engaged in active, supportive, and collaborative environments.
- Strengths-Based and Adaptive Leadership Developmentmethodology: strengths-based leadershipBy using CliftonStrengthsⓇ and SMARTIE goal-setting within an adaptive leadership framework, we improve team dynamics and organizational effectiveness because leaders perform best when leveraging natural talents and setting actionable, values-aligned goals.