The Doctor Is In
A new feature at this year's Institute, “The Doctor Is In”, will present an opportunity for an organization’s Board members and Executive Director to meet with a seasoned consultant for a half hour session in lieu of a workshop. ECCF staff is available to help match a consultant to your specific issue. Sessions are limited and must be booked when registering. Please note: if you sign up for a consultant session you will not be able to join the workshops sessions of that time period.
Consultants
Kim Comart, Principal, Comart & Associates
Kim Comart is the principal of Comart & Associates, a Newton, Massachusetts management consulting firm he founded in 1995. Comart & Associates provides consulting services to nonprofit organizations, foundations, United Ways and government agencies in the areas of program and organizational development, strategic planning, executive coaching, interim management, fund-raising, program evaluation and mergers. Before starting his consulting business, Kim worked for six years at the United Way of Massachusetts Bay in Boston where he served as Vice President for Community Investments. Prior to his service at the United Way, Kim was the Director of Government Relations and Legal Counsel for the Massachusetts Council for the Arts and Humanities.
Thomas W. Mesaros, President/CEO of The Alford Group
Thomas Mesaros has been a leader in nonprofit management for over 30 years. He is former Vice President for Fund Development for the Sisters of Providence Health System, former President of the Providence Foundation of Seattle and former Director of Financial Services for the Chief Seattle Council of the Boys Scouts of America. He is former Director of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Foundation, has served as an instructor at University of Washington's Certificate Program in Fundraising Management as well as other leadership roles in the field. Thomas joined the Alford Group in 1995 and was named President and CEO in 2003.
Alfonso A. Perillo, CPA, CFE, MSW, Partner, Edelstein & Company
Alfonso Perillo has worked in public accounting for 11 years, 8 of them with Edelstein & Company. He specializes in providing auditing, review and taxation services to nonprofits, including private foundations. Additionally, he is a Certified Fraud Examiner, which enables him to provide his nonprofit clients with practical solutions to improving their internal controls and preventing fraud. Alfonso leads Edelstein's growing nonprofit practice.
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