Extracurricular activities like the FFA and 4-H Organizations, help students, like me, gain experience in a variety of areas that will enhance our future. Through participation in these organizations, I have learned cooperation, teamwork and time management. By serving as an officer, I have also gained responsibility, as well as problem solving and communication skills. FFA has opened doors to new leadership roles at both a local and multi-county level. I have been given the opportunity to serve…
Week Four: Strategic Financial Planning Post by Day 4 a brief description of the government or non-profit organization you selected. Then, explain the internal and external factors that might impede the development of a successful financial strategic plan. Provide examples of at least two internal factors and one external factor, and explain how they could impact the organization. Then, identify how these obstacles may be overcome. Introduction For this week’s discussion, I chose the Amherst H…
The YWCA is a non-profit organization in Spokane, Washington that provides women, children, and families in crisis, who are victims of domestic violence and homelessness, with access to services and emergency shelter. The YWCA’s mission is dedicated to “eliminating racism, empowering women, standing up for social justice, helping families, and strengthening communities” (YWCA Spokane, 2017). Since 1903, the Spokane YWCA has been committed to serving a wide variety of needs for women, children,…
Mr. Brisbois is the client service director at the North Shore Health Project. He recently visited as a guest speaker at Bunker Hill Community College. The North Shore Health Project is the non-profit organization and serving the Gloucester neighborhood Massachusetts. This organization’s mission statement is “Here for Each Other” It is very motivational and promoting inclusiveness within the community (North Shore Health Project, 2015). The North Shore Health Projects serving towards promoting…
Introduction. As a college student the big question is what are my plans upon graduation, specifically what occupation am I pursuing upon graduation. A occupation that I have found through my studies and experience thus far that interests me is a communications coordinator. The following paper will outline why I find this position so interesting including marketing, networking, and community involvement. The community involvement, specifically, appeals to goals I have for the future.…
The voluntary sector or community sector also a non-profit sector or not for profit sector) is the duty of social activity undertaken by organizations that are not-for-profit and non-governmental. This sector is also called the third sector, in contrast to the public sector and the private sector. Civic sector or social sector are other terms for the sector, emphasizing its relationship to civil society. Voluntary health care For years, the voluntary sector has added significant value…
skills for the real world. The ACE Mentor Program of America helps mentor high school students and inspires them to pursue careers in design and construction. This program reaches over 8,000 students per year. The Jackie Robinson Foundation is a non profit organization which provides scholarships and also internships to minority youths for higher education then eventually career experience. United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is an American philanthropic organization that funds scholarships for…
becoming independent and they must take action to change or else nothing will get done. However, action will not be taken even if they know that this is happening because there is always one thing that people think before helping other and that is profit. What will they gain if they help and what advantage they will get if they help? If this is not change, a countries will always need…
Over the past several years I have strived not only to prove myself but to improve myself. The journey has taught me what it takes to become a successful student in and out of the classroom. With my experiences, I will be a beneficial member to National Honor Society through; my character, scholarship, leadership and service. An important characteristic trait to me is not about being recognized when doing good but doing good when others are not around. During the summer, I was a D.A.R.E. Camp…
Introduction Money is the lifeblood of a nonprofit organization. Without money, there is no mission. Nonprofit sustainability requires financial leadership. Financial leadership may manifest itself in the Board of Directors (BOD) and the nonprofit organization’s Executive Director (ED). An Executive Director is hired by the Board of Directors and serves at its pleasure. While the Board retains ultimately responsibility for the organization, they delegate its operational responsibilities to…