50 States, 100 Days: 7 Lessons Every #Nonprofit Should Consider
This summer, I visited youth organizations in all 50 states in 100 days, and conducted in-depth interviews with each one.
Here are 7 lessons from my 50-state, 100-day volunteerism journey that can help YOUR nonprofit succeed. If you like this article, please consider sharing on Facebook & Twitter. Without further ado …
Carlette Mack, COO of Covenant House Alaska in Anchorage, Ala.
“Preparing Your Organization for Future Growth”
Bill Michener, Executive Director, Lighthouse in Lincoln, Neb.
“Community Art Projects”
David Martin, Director of Programs, Youth on Their Own in Tucson, Ariz
“Focusing Exclusively on your Core Mission”
Paul Calistro, Executive Director, and Wes Davis, Development Director, West End Neighborhood House, Wilmington, Del.
“Embracing the Entrepreneurial Spirit”
Ed Guthrie, Chief Executive Officer of Opportunity Village in Las Vegas:
“Starting Small Businesses for Growth”
Margie McLaughlin, Club Director, and Kalena Heil, Director of Arts Programming at the Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne
“Empowering Kids to Embrace Real Roles”
Prentis Jones, Volunteer Relations Coordinator, Our House Shelter, Little Rock, Ark.
“Maximizing the Experience for your Volunteers”
If you’d like to see more of Chris’s interviews from all 50 states, please check out his YouTube channel. For photos from all 50 states, check out Chris’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TeamStrub) or Instagram account (@ChrisStrub). You can also follow Chris on SnapChat, Periscope, Meerkat and Vine — all @ChrisStrub.
