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Erin Shankie

Erin Shankie

Erin received her Bachelor’s degree in dietetics from Michigan State, her Master’s degree in education-instruction from Central Michigan University, and her graduate certificate in Leadership and Diversity Management in Sport from the University of Connecticut. In 2014, she founded ER Sports and Leadership, a company focused on creating leaders who embrace unique perspectives, set goals, and foster positive team culture. Her work includes diverse groups of individuals in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors focused on working with teams to provide organizational development as well as build leadership and communication skills. Her other roles include working as Engagement Specialist with the YWCA of Greater Flint, Assistant Governor for Rotary Area 7 in District 6330, and a training coach at Genesys Athletic Club. She has been trained in Sports-Based Youth Development (SBYD), nonprofit leadership and facilitation, and is an ACE certified health coach. She has been a presenter for the Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD), the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), the National Association for Health and Fitness, the Michigan Nonprofit Association, and was featured in Today's Dietitian magazine.

women in sports

Women’s University Sports Teams Still Struggle to Be Seen

By Erin Shankie | May 11, 2017

When you look at the many ways that women’s sports in nonprofit universities are pushed into the margins, it becomes clear why a comprehensive effort is needed to reverse the tide.

Nonprofit News

Just Adding Food to Food Deserts Is Not the Answer to Obesity

By Erin Shankie | September 9, 2015

It should be no surprise that obesity is caused by more than just a lack of food options.

community service

A Few Very Critical Lessons from a Retiring Nonprofit CEO

By Erin Shankie | May 26, 2015

As Baby Boomers begin to retire from their long-term CEO roles with nonprofits, the best of them will leave behind their thoughts about what makes an extraordinary nonprofit executive, and NPQ intends to reprint the best of these for widest possible distribution.

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman

Boards under Greater Regulatory Scrutiny for Lack of Care

By Erin Shankie | May 7, 2015

 
In any number of recent cases, state attorneys general have indicated that they are willing to step in when boards exhibit a lack of a sense of duty.

Uncategorised

3 Types of Social Media Your Nonprofit Might Not Be Using…But Should

By Erin Shankie | May 6, 2015

 
Twitter and Facebook have long been the most popular social media outlets, but they are starting to show their age. How can your organization use more current online platforms to its advantage?

Uncategorised

Arts and Culture Contribute $100 Million to the Ann Arbor Economy

By Erin Shankie | May 6, 2015

Preliminary results from the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation’s new study show that local arts and culture nonprofits have had an astounding economic impact.

nonprofit real estate

The New Chapter for Eugene’s Civic Stadium

By Erin Shankie | April 30, 2015

A nonprofit buys a major civic venue through a process that required many steps and more partners.

Uncategorised

The Children who Organize Free Little Libraries

By Erin Shankie | April 8, 2015

Some children in every generation are born activists and organizers. These eight- and nine-year-olds organized libraries as part of a worldwide movement.

District of Columbia

DC Central Kitchen Releases Manual on Introducing Produce into Food Deserts

By Erin Shankie | April 7, 2015

D.C. Central Kitchen has released a guide to replication of its “Healthy Corners” program as a way to fight food deserts.

gender disparity

Gender Divisions in Salary Significant Even in Nursing

By Erin Shankie | March 26, 2015

Women nurses outnumber male nurses by more than ten to one. Why, then, do male nurses make so much more?

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