Jenny
Kleintop
Founder and Chief Philanthropy Operations Officer at PhilanthropyOps
"Fight or Flight: Why I Stayed After Knowing I Would Be Laid Off"
"Fight or Flight: Why I Stayed After Knowing I Would Be Laid Off"
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05/23/2025 9:30 AM
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"Fight or Flight: Why I Stayed After Knowing I Would Be Laid Off"
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"Fight or Flight: Why I Stayed After Knowing I Would Be Laid Off"
"Fight or Flight: Why I Stayed After Knowing I Would Be Laid Off"
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Session: Fight or Flight: Why I Stayed After Knowing I Would Be Laid Off
Working as an executive member of the C-Suite team, I knew I was going to get laid off. I had to decide whether to stay and fight or take flight. I made the choice to stay, for 6 months, planned and executed my own transition out of the company, and continued to fight for equality. Find out why I stayed, what the transition plan entailed, and how staying for those 6 months allowed others and me to thrive after I was let go.Key Takeaways
- Discover warning signs that your executive role may be in jeopardy.
- Learn strategies to prepare yourself and your team for a proper exit.
- Gain confidence that you can find a meaningful path after an exit and even thrive.
Bio
Jenny is a dynamic speaker and industry expert in tech and fundraising operations. What sets Jenny apart is her unique talent for bridging the technical aspect of her work with the human element. Jenny has had a thriving career working her way up to the C-Suite and along the way has helped countless others pave their way to equality in roles and pay. Her passion for serving in the nonprofit sector through various organizations led her to a thriving consulting career, where she has worked with a diverse portfolio of over 100 organizations and has delivered her teachings to thousands of individuals.Jenny's dedication to improving the landscape for others is evident in every aspect of her work. Her purpose is to uplift professionals and teams, ultimately contributing to the greater good. As a sought-after speaker, she has taken the stage numerous times, sharing her insights on a wide range of topics from data innovation to strengthening partnerships and teams. She’s a published author in CASE’s "Advancement Services: Enhancing Fundraising Success," an avid mentor and supporter of others, and an amplifier of good. Notably, in 2023 and 2024, Jenny was named Top Fundraising Voice by LinkedIn.
