2020 Annual Report
The National Conference of Executives of The Arc
Warm greetings to you all!
This year was truly a year like no other as we navigated the challenges faced by our chapters and the people we support due to the ongoing pandemic. Despite these challenges, NCE and our chapters had a number of impressive accomplishments, which are highlighted in this annual report.
Our focus in 2020, since the beginning of the pandemic, has been on the continued growth of our professional development opportunities and resources for the benefit of our NCE members.
In the face of an unprecedented shift in operations, we developed new and innovative ways to connect with our NCE members including across our virtual events: a highly successful virtual Summer Leadership Institute series, Professional Development Seminar, and NCE Distinguished Professional Awards during this year’s National Convention. The NCE Local Executives Google Group listserv was an invaluable tool that provided our members with the ability to connect with and leverage the unique talents, ideas, and resources of NCE across the country, and it was heavily used this year to share what our chapters grappling with through COVID-19.
I would like to thank all of the members of the NCE Steering Committee for their hard work and dedication, as well as Peter Berns, CEO, Abby Owusu, Senior Program Associate, and many other staff of The Arc’s national office for their hard work and support. I would especially like to thank my 1st Vice Chair and incoming Chair, Chris Stewart, and my 2nd Vice Chair, Kim Dodson, for their support during these last two years. Finally, thank you to Fred Misilo, Board President, and the other board members of The Arc for your collaboration and support of NCE and our work.
As we focus on the work ahead for 2021, I invite you to join us—whether it is serving on a task group, nominating a worthy colleague for an award, or attending an NCE event! There are many ways to get involved with and utilize the incredible network of NCE’s over 1,400 members. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as the NCE Chair, and I look forward to the day that we are all face-to-face again!
About NCE
The National Conference of Executives of The Arc (NCE) is a dynamic peer membership organization of Executive Directors and management staff. NCE creates opportunities for exchanging ideas, provides training essential in professional development, and offers support and mentoring for successful leadership. Members work collaboratively to better serve their organizations and their constituents. Learn more at thearc.org/nce.
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2019 – 2020 NCE Steering Committee
- Chair: Karen Shoemaker Executive Director, The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties, PA
- 1st Vice Chair: Chris Stewart, President/CEO, The Arc of Central Alabama, AL
- 2nd Vice Chair: Kim Dodson, Executive Director, The Arc of Indiana
- Immediate Past President: Carrie Hobbs Guiden, Executive Director, The Arc of Tennessee
- Regional Representative 1: John Nash, Executive Director, The Arc of North Carolina
- Regional Representative 2: Jean Phelps, CEO, LifeLinks/The Arc of Greater Lowell, MA
- Regional Representative 3: Lori Opiela, Vice President for Day and Employment Services, UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago, IL
- Regional Representative 4: Kevin Fish, Executive Director, The Arc of Sedgwick County, KS
- Regional Representative 5: Robert Malone, Executive Director, The Arc Prince George’s County, MD
- Regional Representative 6: Jon Meyers, Executive Director, The Arc of Arizona
- Member at Large: Frank Adu, Executive Director, The Arc Middlesex County, NJ
- Member at Large: Leslie Green, CEO, Stone Belt Arc
- Member at Large: Mark Keeley, President/CEO, St. Louis Arc, MO
- Member at Large: Mary Van Haneghan, CEO, The Arc of the Capital Area, TX
- Member at Large: Melanie Soto, Executive Director, Y.E.S. The Arc, AZ
- Member at Large: Pamela McGregor, Executive Director, The Arc of Greater Williamsburg, VA
- Member at Large: Stanfort Perry, Executive Director, AHRC Nassau County, NY
- Member at Large: Teri Hawthorne, Executive Director, The Arc of Greater Beaumont, TX
- The Arc Board Representative: Elise McMillan, Nashville, TN
- The Arc of the United States CEO: Peter Berns, Washington, DC
With membership across over 600 chapters, NCE is a force to be reckoned with. Despite an unprecedented crisis from the COVID-19 pandemic, NCE was still able to provide high quality programming, networking, and professional development opportunities to nurture the development of strong leadership across The Arc’s vast network and help chapters keep moving their organizations forward.
2020 NCE DISTINGUISHED PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Recognizing Commitment to the Mission
Our 2020 award recipients went above and beyond for their organizations and the people they serve as we navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and the disproportionately dire effects on the IDD community.
Executive Excellence
Leslie Green, Chief Executive Officer, Stone Belt Arc, IN
Executive Excellence
Nancy Murray, President, The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh/Sr. Vice President, ACHIEVA, PA
Executive Excellence Exemplary Career Leadership
Bernie Burns, Executive Director, The Arc Steuben
Executive Excellence Exemplary Career Leadership
Martin Nephew, Executive Director, Essex County Chapter of The Arc of New York, NY
Outstanding Lifetime Achievement
Anthony DeSalis, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Arc of San Diego, CA
Outstanding Lifetime Achievement
Marco Damiani, Chief Executive Officer, AHRC New York City, NY
Rising Star
Alicia Munson, Public Policy Director, The Arc Minnesota, MN
Rising Star
Debbie Lee, Executive Director, The Arc of the Glades, FL
Rising Star
Jonathon Rondeau, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Arc of Central Chesapeake Region, MD
Rising Star
Michael Glanz, Executive Director, The Arc of the Quad Cities Area, IL
Emeritus Award Winners
Sheldon Hershman, Executive Director, The Arc of Tampa Bay, FL
Jennifer Zufall, Executive Director, The Arc of Cambria County, PA
Sue Elliot, Executive Director, The Arc of Washington State
SUMMER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (SLI): SUCCEEDING IN CHALLENGING TIMES
Meeting the Moment—Together
Chapters and external disability organizations gathered virtually to share innovative ideas, find solutions to shared problems, and collaborate to develop skills to persevere through the trials of a global pandemic.
“It is exciting to hear about the initiatives a lot of chapters of The Arc are doing to address the current needs of individuals with disabilities, (especially of black and brown individuals and families) our society in today’s times.”
Professional Development Seminar: Managing Through a Crisis
Presented by Lauren Frary, Executive Director of The Arc of Somerset County
“No one really knew where to go or what to do when the crisis hit. This session was very helpful in planning for the future.”
Strength in Collaboration
The Arc and Relias Partnership: Connecting, Building, and Supporting Leadership of The Arc with the Latest Professional Development Tools
Relias’ online platform employs assessments to reveal specific gaps in skills and addresses them with targeted, personalized, and engaging learning utilizing over 7,000 online courses that are vetted to meet accrediting board, state, and federal requirements.
Sample Relias Resources for The Arc
Toolkits
- Free Resources to Combat COVID-19
- Leadership Resources to Help Your Staff Get Through the Coronavirus Pandemic
Webinars
- The Five Principles of Leading Through Change (The Arc Partnered)
- Ask the Expert: How to Provide Strong Supervision in IDD (The Arc Partnered)
- Developing Employment Partnerships (The Arc Partnered)
- Supporting Choice-Making in People With IDD
White Papers
- Five Key Elements to Trauma-Informed Care for IDD Organizations
- Building Resilience: Empowering Your Clients and Your Staff
- Overcoming Hiring Conundrums: Hunting Unicorns or Chasing Cats
- Is Your Training Smart About Learning?
Blog Posts
- Five Reasons to Emphasize Training in 2021
- Leading Through Change: 5 Tips for IDD Organizations
- Promoting Resilience in Direct Support Professionals Amid COVID-19
- Recognizing Your DSPs During COVID-19
Ebooks
- The DSP Retention Strategy You’re NOT Using: Improving Supervision in IDD Services
- Creating a Trauma-Informed System of Care: Addressing Individuals, Professionals, and Organizations
Client Success Stories
- Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities Switches to Relias Saves Labor Expenses, Speeds Learner Access
- Ohio Valley Residential Services Improves Quality, Accesses Enhanced Rate With Relias
NCE Google Groups
The NCE Google Group listservs provide a direct line to the expertise of fellow chapter leaders and national office staff for real-time exchange of ideas and relationship-building.
Medical care rationing
Best practices for safely quarantining residents
Advocacy for the 2020 election
Legislative updates on MFP (Money Follows the Person), HCBS, etc.
Creative streams of revenue
Motivating and supporting staff during the pandemic
Unemployment insurance templates
Alternative day programs
Emergency response for supportive living
Plain language information on COVID-19 in English and Spanish
Family financial assistance
Training DSPs and people with IDD to use video technology
COVID-19 relief funding resources, PPP, testing, and vaccination
NCE Chapter Passes Purchased
| YEAR | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PASSES BOUGHT | 65 | 65 | 95 | 115 | 86 |
Total NCE Membership by Year
| YEAR | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Membership | 1,101 | 1,354 | 1,214 | 1,400 | 1161 |
2020 Financial Report
| Revenue | 2016 Actual | 2017 Actual | 2018 Actual | 2019 Actual | 2020 Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membership Dues | $25,664 | $29,960 | $31,053 | $38,252 | $32,968 |
| Individual Contributions (includes Auction) | $8,145 | $13,597 | $8,230 | $10,088 | $8,230 |
| Summer Leadership Institute Registration | $52,768 | $76,496 | $67,870 | $79,383 | $0 |
| PDS Registration | $56,450 | $23,000 | $15,400 | $15,950 | $0 |
| NCE Awards Luncheon | $9,825 | $12,000 | $10,050 | $15,075 | $0 |
| Sponsorship | $43,500 | $62,950 | $79,975 | $49,000 | $27,500 |
| Program Service Revenue | $1,450 | $1,650 | $550 | ||
| Royalties and Licensing | $32,898 | $47,765 | $48,759 | ||
| Total Revenue | $196,352 | $218,003 | $246,926 | $257,163 | $118,007 |
| EXPENSES | 2016 Actual | 2017 Actual | 2018 Actual | 2019 Actual | 2020 Actual |
| Direct Expenses, Non-Personnel | $159,507 | $182,391 | $136,458 | $163,320 | $25,141 |
| Personnel Expenses | $190,186 | $180,162 | $214,085 | $133,882 | $170,553 |
| Allocable Direct Expenses | $31,397 | $31,398 | $35,637 | $23,313 | $26,226 |
| Allocable Indirect Expenses | $56,096 | $57,990 | $64,840 | $56,635 | $37,368 |
| Total Expenses | $437,186 | $451,941 | $451,019 | $377,150 | $259,289 |
| Surplus (Deficit) | ($240,834) | ($233,938) | ($204,094) | ($119,987) | ($141,282) |
Looking Ahead to 2021 With Hope and Fortitude
In the coming year, NCE will continue to:
- Develop timely and relevant training content and resources both online and at NCE events
- Engage with chapter leaders and emerging leaders and provide mentorship opportunities
- Find solutions to issues impacting the disability community on the federal, state, and local levels
- Raise money through multiple avenues to offer more scholarships to current and next generation leaders
See what NCE has to offer your chapter’s staff and how they can get involved at thearc.org/nce or by emailing ncearc@thearc.org.
Thank You to Our 2020 Supporters
Donors
Alan D. Lytle
Alexander Donovan
Alicia Zienkiewicz
Amy Jones
Ande Kolp
Anna Jones
Anne Highley
Anthony DeSalis
Arlene Poncelet
Audrey DeFrank
Belinda Strayhorn
Beth Friess
Betsy Katz
Bob Gaston
Bonnie Perez
Brenda Rivera
Brian D. Holloway
Carly Putnam
Carmelita Ataviado
Carol Lewis
Carol Osbourne
Carolyn Prussen
Carolyn Vigil
Carrie A. Hobbs Guiden
Cecilia Navarro Tanner
Celine R. Fortin
Chad Fugate
Cherri Peate
Chris Stewart
Chrissy Shawver
Christiano Sosa
Christina Butero
Christina Turner
Christine Pearre
Cici Gaynor
Cindy Howard
Colleen Dennis
Connie Kurtz
Cynthia R. Guiton
Dan Lodge-Rigal
Daniel J. Burke
Daria Cervantes
Darlene Reilly
David Kaplan
Deb Purcell
Debra Seman
Diana Flermoen
Diane O’Rourke
Donald W. Redden
Edie Nehls
Elizabeth Schiltz
Ella Boyd
Emily Braman
Frank Carrillo
Grace Kestler
Hal Baker
Heather Henderson
Heather Williamson
Holli Flack
Jaime Leal
Jane Jackman
Janice Anderson
Janie Curtis
Jean Goldsberry
Jennifer Enderson
Jennifer Nalbantyan
Jill Gerrie
Jill Pidcock
Jill Wollins
Joanna Scocchi
Joanne Beck
JoAnne Brenner
Joel Nitzberg
John Santoski
Jon Meyers
Jordan Lindsey
Josh Leik
Julie Sole
Julie Stahla
Kara Carlson
Karen L. Shoemaker
Karen L. Smith
Katha Hudson
Katherine Fields
Katrina Spooner
Kellie Woodruff
Kevin Fish
Kevin MacDonald
Kevin Salera
Kim Bainbridge
Kim Dodson
Kim Falk
Kim Headrick
Kim Hodges
Kirk A. Stolzfus
Kyle Schramp
Lara Okunubi
Lara Okunubi
Larry Rubin
Laurie Berner
Leo V. Sarkissian
Leslie Green
Linda Skaflen
Lindsay Swihart
Lisa Austin
Lori Thom
Madicella Martinez
Maria Antimo
Marianne Barbera
Mark Friedman
Mark Keeley
Mary Ann Hagstrom
Mary Anne Tolliver
Mary Heafy
Matias Bernal
Meg Cooch
Melanie A. Kasten-Krause
Melissa Epstein
Melissa Paton
Michael Fitzgerald
Michelle Comeau
Michelle Jackson
Michelle L. Jordan
Mike Suchowierski
Missy Bartolome
Missy Rogers
Molly Little
Monica J. Foster
Nancy Stubbs
Ophelia Simmons-Urquhart
Pamela Kolling
Pamela Layne
Pamela McGregor
Pamela Stafford
Patricia Knuth
Patricia Schulz
Patty Elliott-Gray
Paul Stengle
Paula Boga
Phillip Garner
Phyllis Matthews
Rosalie Edes
Roseann Michaels
Sally Beauchamp
Shannon Benaitis
Shela Sapp
Sherri Schneider
Stacy Dym
Stanfort J. Perry
Starr Jolbitado
Stella Woodall
Stephanie Baldwin Antkowiak
Susan Kluge
Susan Moinette
Suzette Webster
Therese Vafaeezadeh
Tibisay Guzman
Tonya Milling
Valerie Aprahamian
Veronica Chavez-Neuman
Virginie Cabaniss
Wendy Carter
Wendy Evanitsky
William Parker
Zan Thornton
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