Building a Nonprofit Culture That Retains Employees

Jennifer C. Loftus is a Founding Partner of and National Director for Astron Solutions, a New York City-based compensation and Human Resource consulting firm. Jennifer has 27 years of experience garnered at organizations including the Hay Group, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Eagle Electric Manufacturing Company, and Harcourt General.

Jennifer has held volunteer leadership roles with SHRM, New York City SHRM, and WorldatWork. She serves as a subject matter expert to the SHRM Learning System and as a SHRM instructor. Jennifer is a sought-after speaker for local & national conferences and media outlets.

Jennifer has an MBA in Human Resource Management with highest honors from Pace University and a BS in Accounting summa cum laude from Rutgers University.

Kimmi Kamson is an unrelenting optimist who is passionate about bringing love and light to the workplace. As Vice President of Client Services and Business Development of Careers In Nonprofits, she spends her days connecting with nonprofit decision makers and serving as a consultative partner in their hiring needs. In her 7 years as a nonprofit staffing leader, she has established new initiatives, cultivated innovative team dynamics, and delivered content to numerous groups to enhance the nonprofit sector through staffing. Kimmi oversees staff and nonprofit clients located across the country.

Kimmi earned her BA in Communication and M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, both from Valdosta State University.

Rob is a nonprofit executive professional with over 29 years of experience in leading and building nonprofit organizations. He is a sought-after speaker and seminar facilitator, and he founded and hosts the “Nonprofit Leadership Podcast”. Rob is a member of and contributor for the Forbes Nonprofit Council. He was invited to be part of Harvard Business School’s “Young American Leaders Program” in 2021. Rob also serves on the Utah Advisory Committee for the US Global Leadership Coalition. He serves on the Park City Chamber of Commerce, has chaired the MLK Jr. Commission for Human Rights for the State of Utah and served as the Chair of the Utah Nonprofit Association’s Board. Rob was also recognized as a “Hometown Hero” by Salt Lake Magazine.

Since 2010, Rob has served as the Executive Director of CCPC, a humanitarian and community-focused nonprofit organization with a bold vision to serve as a leading networker of community services.

Conor Hughes is a SHRM-CP certified HR professional with over a decade of experience,
currently serving as an HR Consultant at RealHR Solutions and a board member of the
Westchester Human Resource Management Association. His expertise lies in transforming HR
operations through strategic development, leadership coaching, and employee engagement.
Known for his ability to align HR strategy with business goals, Conor has a track record of
success in implementing effective policies and procedures that enhance organizational
performance. His strategic and bottom-up approach to HR solutions, coupled with his
commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, positions him as a leading figure in the human
resources community.