Thrive & SIAG Roundtable Series Presents: Nonprofit Tenant Solutions: Planning & Negotiation Strategies for Rents and Leases
Coronavirus has put many nonprofit tenants at risk of rent default. Join Thrive and the Social Impact Advisory Group (SIAG) for a virtual discussion with experts on how to negotiate relief and the future of physical vs. virtual workspaces. What will your future space look like?
Panelists
Saul Ettlin, Director of Consulting for Community Vision
Saul Ettlin is Director of Consulting for Community Vision, a nonprofit promoting economic justice and alleviating poverty by increasing the financial resilience and sustainability of community-based nonprofits and enterprises. Saul has over 15 years of nonprofit management experience. Most recently, he was a senior member of Tides’ Administration and Real Estate team where he helped operate multi-tenant nonprofit centers. Saul also worked for the Nonprofit Centers Network promoting and supporting shared space and services. He has a strong interest in expanding the amount of nonprofit owned shared work space. Beyond space, Saul has significant grassroots political and organizing experience. He holds a MPA with a concentration in Nonprofit Management and a BS in Political Science and Community Development. Both are from Portland State University.
Benjamin Osgood, Founder and Managing Director of Recreate
Benjamin Osgood is the Founder and Managing Director of San Francisco based Recreate, a commercial real estate firm that specializes in representing only buyers and tenants. For 15 years his non-profit practice has helped organizations overcome the challenges of rising rents, displacement from the technology industry and now, issues created by the COVID-19 crisis. As a founding member and former chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council's San Francisco branch, much of his early non-profit work supported the construction, renewable energy and sustainability industries, representing companies such as Build it Green, Powerhouse, USGBC and Satellite Affordable Housing Associates. After serving for 7 years on the board of directors of Prospera (formerly WAGES - Womens' Action to Gain Economic Security), the practice was led to many more clients addressing social issues such the National Center for Employee Ownership, Homeless Youth Alliance, Teach for America, Easterseals, Lutheran Social Services and the San Francisco Bike Coalition.
Heather Cleary, Chief Executive Officer of Peninsula Family Service
Heather Cleary is Peninsula Family Service’s Chief Executive Officer (formerly Executive Director) since January 1st, 2017. A San Mateo resident and a Bay Area native, she joined Peninsula Family Service in 2010 as Chief Financial Officer. She received her degree in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and got her professional start as an accountant at Arthur Andersen where she earned her CPA license. She obtained her Masters in Public Administration degree at San Francisco State University in May 2017. Heather joined the nonprofit world 15-years ago, working at a private foundation and public charities. In 2015, Heather took on the added role of Associate Executive Director/CFO, overseeing the Early Learning Program as well as partnering with former Executive Director Arne Croce, to increase their impact and sustainability. As Executive Director, she continues ensuring strong financial and risk management and focuses on measuring and improving outcomes for all program participants. She also serves as Board Member of the San Mateo Chamber of Commerce.
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