Allison Jordan

Allison Jordan

Allison is a certified Coach, Executive Director Mentor and Trainer, helping leaders meet their goals, grow and do good in the world. She holds a Master’s of Science in Community Leadership from Duquesne University, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UNC-Asheville, a certificate from Coach and is Dare to Lead Trained. As a former nonprofit Executive Director, she has extensive organizational leadership experience, and has been honored with several awards and recognitions over her career. Allison is also a registered yoga teacher and certified meditation teacher, and she continues to volunteer and serve in her community.
Show More
Professional achievements:
["Executive coach, executive director mentor, and facilitator","Over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience as an Executive Director and Board","Received numerous community awards, including UNC-Asheville’s Francine","Delaney Service to the Community Alumni Award in 2012, Kennon Roberson ","Award for Nonprofit Management Excellence in 2012, the Leadership ","Asheville Community Trustee Award in 2013, and the Woman Up Woman","Nonprofit Leader of the Year in 2017","Certificate from CoachU","Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting from BoardSource","Master of Science in community leadership from Duquesne University","Bachelor of Arts in psychology from UNC-Asheville"]
Show More

Courses run by Allison Jordan

  • The Extraordinary Executive Director: 5 Steps For Goal Setting That Saves You Time
    The Extraordinary Executive Director: 5 Steps For Goal Setting That Saves You Time

    Set Better Goals for Your Organization. Get More Done and Make a Bigger Impact Changing the world does not need to feel overwhelming or produce anxiety. You can create and follow goals that will save you time and enable your...

    On-Demand
  • The Extraordinary Executive Director: Behaviors And Habits That Build Resiliency
    The Extraordinary Executive Director: Behaviors And Habits That Build Resiliency

    Do You Feel Stressed? Discover How to Shrink Your Anxiety in Five Minutes a Day. Nonprofit executives are often under undue stress. Achieving goals, pleasing stakeholders, resolving disputes, hitting development targets, and dozens of other responsibilities can seem daunting. You...

    On-Demand
  • How To Build A Strong Board Partnership You Can Be Proud Of
    How To Build A Strong Board Partnership You Can Be Proud Of

    Build a Stronger Partnership With Your Board: Gain More Respect and Productivity Board members should be part of your organizational family instead of just once-a-month visitors. As an executive director, you need to treat board management as both a science...

    On-Demand
  • Imposter Syndrome And Getting Out Of Your Own Way
    Imposter Syndrome And Getting Out Of Your Own Way

    Are You an Imposter? Build New Confidence to Feel Comfortable as a Leader. Does a closed session put you into a panic because you convince yourself you are being fired instead of getting a raise? Do you ever worry that...

    On-Demand
  • The Two Top Traits for Authentic Leadership
    The Two Top Traits for Authentic Leadership

    It’s Okay If You Don’t Know All the Answers: Learn How to Be an Authentic Executive Director Executive directors hate to say “I don’t know,” because they feel they are expected to have all the answers. They occasionally feel they...

    On-Demand
  • Turn Your Staff Into A Team
    Turn Your Staff Into A Team

    Connect and Support Your Team. Discover Staff Meeting Engagement and Productivity Techniques. Your staff members are on the front line every day, accomplishing your organization’s mission. Nonprofit employees are too often overworked and underpaid. They are often burned out. The...

    On-Demand
  • Develop Your Board To Achieve Goals And Support The Mission
    Develop Your Board To Achieve Goals And Support The Mission

    Transform Stalwart Supporters Into Board Leaders: Engage Directors and Eliminate Tension Strong board development is the solution to all board struggle challenges. Boards are made up of well-meaning, passionate volunteers who unfortunately aren’t always clear on their roles or their...

    On-Demand