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During the Fall semester, our Volunteer and Community Engagement class (PAD 622) continued working on collaborative efforts involving NKU Graduate Education and Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati. Students in this class worked with THREE nonprofit organizations on NINE service-learning projects: Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati: 1) new board member orientation handbook with updated forms; and 2) board member survey, analyses, and recommendations related board engagement. MUSE, Cincinnati's Women's Choir: 1) virtual information session for prospective volunteers; 2) draft volunteer position descriptions and recruitment ideas; 3) new volunteer handbook; and 4) suggested updates and adjustments to the existing member handbook. American Legacy Theatre: 1) recommendations for a more formal internship program; 2) draft volunteer position descriptions and application form; and 3) volunteer orientation materials. Thanks to all for being VERY ENGAGED in this service-learning experience! Hopefully, our nonprofit partners gained some useful information, ideas, and tools while our students applied the course content and learned more deeply. #NKUMPA #NKU #experientiallearning #learningbydoing #nonprofitmanagement #nonprofits #CommunityShares #MUSE #MUSECincinnati #AmericanLegacyTheatre #ALT #volunteermanagement #volunteerengagement #communityengagement

My career was possible because of a few people who took a chance on me and provided me the opportunity for (paid) internships. So when Forbes Nonprofit Council wants to discuss how best to build an #internship program, I’m all in. Be sure to check our some of the great thinking from my colleagues. #nonprofits #nonprofitleadership #intern #leadership #professionaldevelopment #careerplanning

It's disappointing how people see a group that clearly says voluntary participation, i.e zero pay, you join and then proceed to guilt tripping or smooth talking the group into getting paid. Volunteering involves using your 3Ts - Time, Talent and Treasure, if you can't afford it at the time, please, DO NOT VOLUNTEER, you will only frustrate others. Because they will keep begging you to do what you had promised. NOTE: Volunteering is not the Same as Internship Please. #volunteeropportunity #volunteering #volunteeringNOTinternship

Tomorrow is the last day to participate in the Batten Alumni Advisory Board’s “Spring Challenge” to fundraise money for the University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. Donations go towards students whom pursue unpaid or underfunded internships in the public sector. This year, the goal is to raise $35,000 to support the Batten School’s future policy leaders. Your donation can: (1) Allow students to pursue internships that align with their passions in policy. (2) Alleviate any financial barriers that prevent today's student leaders from becoming tomorrow’s public servants. (3) Pay forward a metro swipe to work, a networking lunch, or a tank of gas to commute. Having experienced unpaid internships, I know these donations can very much be the margin of success for these students’ careers. The impact compounds far past just funding the internship, as that experience then leverages other opportunities down the road. Join us in raising money for the future policy leaders at the Batten School and help leave a lasting impact in these students careers by making your gift today! #GivingDay #UVA #Batten #PublicSector #Internships “ https://lnkd.in/eEBz9rZ8

Results for America, a non-profit organization that helps government leaders use evidence and data to find solutions to many of society’s ills – recently issued an updated case study about the progress a program in the City of Charlotte has made to improve upward mobility for its children. A decade ago in a study about intergenerational mobility of America’s 50 biggest cities, Charlotte came in dead last, but it's made leagues of progress since. They key has been the Year Up program which, according to the case study, “operates tuition-free and provides its mostly low-income participants with six months of sector-specific technical coursework followed by a six-month internship, with the goal of transitioning them into full-time roles.” This Management Update by Barrett and Greene Inc. delves into the key components of the program, which can be useful in many other cities. Zachary Markovits Cheryl Burnett Vi Lyles Gerald Chertavian Roberto Zeledon Catherine Ang Central Piedmont Community College Bank of America Christie Gragnani-Woods Mecklenburg County Click here: https://lnkd.in/ehg44282

Here are TWO reasons I support CILI - Career Immersion & Leadership Institute for Give Nola Day and everyday. Click to add your support: https://lnkd.in/ggs_NiZm? #GiveNolaDay #GiveNola #GiveNolaDay2024

Today is especially bittersweet, marking the end of my summer policy internship with Clean Ocean Action (COA). They are a non-profit working to protect the waters off the Jersey shore via education, advocacy, outreach, policy, and community action. In May, I began developing my summer campaign to promote Clean Ocean Zone (COZ) legislation. Legal protections for the ocean and its valuable marine resources are crucial, especially as companies attempt to industrialize waters that should remain clean, wild, and free. I developed factsheets, brochures, and other resources to display at information and outreach tables at local venues including beaches, boardwalks, concerts, and farmers' markets. To kick off the campaign, I hosted a press conference at Lucky Dog Surf Co. This gave staff, volunteers, and shoreline business owners an opportunity to explain why they oppose ocean industrialization and stand behind COZ legislation. I also trained dozens of volunteers to represent the goals of my campaign and circulate the corresponding resources at information and outreach tables. I scheduled 15 events throughout the summer. Volunteers helped fundraise by collecting donations and selling merchandise I designed to celebrate COA's 40th anniversary. The most crucial aspect of my campaign was developing and circulating a public opinion survey to determine what New Jerseyans want for the future of their ocean. The findings will be used to shape the direction of ocean protection legislation and determine the hopes, concerns, and questions locals have about the waters off the Jersey shore. I used the data gathered from about 200 respondents to formulate an infographic and develop an internal report. To see a summary of the results, check COA's website or various social media pages! I am so grateful to COA's staff, interns, and supporters for making this summer so memorable. The insights I gained and experience I accrued will prove valuable as I continue working toward a career in environmental law and policy.

Embracing the Spirit of Giving Tuesday! This year, our tradition of giving back continues with a heartfelt commitment to support Eleven+ (Elevate to Even Plus) ✨   Eleven+ is not just an organization; it's a beacon of change. Focused on highlighting the value of internships, they confront the detrimental impact of inequitable access to transformative opportunities. 🌐💼 Underserved students, especially those of color from low-income households, face barriers to these crucial experiences. The evidence is clear in countless articles and research papers.   At Eleven+, their mission is crystal clear: break the cycle of social and economic inequality by creating pathways for underrepresented young adults. 🌟Simultaneously, they facilitate nonprofit organizations' access to a pool of promising talent, fostering a reciprocal relationship that uplifts both sides.   This Giving Tuesday, join us in supporting Eleven+ as they pave the way for meaningful change. Your contribution helps fund valuable internship experiences, empowering students to reach "even" and beyond. Let's collectively break down barriers and create opportunities for a more inclusive future.   Encourage others to participate in the joy of giving! Share your blessings, lend a helping hand, and let's make this Giving Tuesday a celebration of compassion and generosity. 🤝💖 Together, we can make a difference!    #GivingTuesday #ElevenPlus #OpportunityForAll #MakeADifference

Dashboard as Philanthropy I work in a highly practical and profit-oriented field — dashboard implementation! However, I also engage in teaching and strive to assist aspiring professionals by offering free internships, sharing knowledge… Another non-commercial aspect of our work that I take pride in is guiding my students to create free dashboards for charitable organizations under my supervision! You can read about this case by the link in the comments