The CEO summarizes their company which creates social networking applications used by 100 million users. The company has raised $75 million and earns $100 million annually. It has positive press and the CEO speaks at conferences worldwide. They live a balanced lifestyle with their family in San Francisco and travel the world while giving back through charity.
Prior to becoming a Hollywood makeup artist, Deida Massey advocated for abused and neglected children as a paralegal. She saw a need to help boost teenagers' self-worth, especially girls. She started moonlighting as a makeup artist and eventually left her job to pursue makeup artistry full-time in Los Angeles. There, she became very successful working on major productions. Despite her career success, she remained committed to mentoring girls. In 2004, she started Reel Beauty, a non-profit organization that assists at-risk urban girls through workshops designed to improve their self-esteem and empower them.
Donna "Lady G" Griggs is a TV host, executive producer, entrepreneur, actress, and radio personality from Philadelphia. She holds two master's degrees and has worked as a social media consultant and in corporate communications. Lady G started her own talent management company, Nu Heart Enterprises, and hosts the TV show "Living the Vision". She is also an actress with roles in stage productions, movies, and web series. Lady G uses her public platform to motivate and empower others through her speaking engagements and ministries, which include mentoring women and a marriage ministry with her husband.
Ed Hahn has worked with the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals organization for six years. He is known for being hard working, volunteering for any task, and playing a primary role in starting a project to raise funds for holiday decorations in local parks. A reference letter writer recommends Ed without hesitation, praising his professionalism, communication skills, positive attitude, and ability to complete any job above expectations.
Yolanda Berry's copywriting portfolio contains headlines, tags, captions and slogans she has created for mock advertisements. It also includes sample promotional brochures and flyers. The portfolio was created solely for displaying her professional copywriting work and is not intended for commercial use or endorsement of any products. It provides examples of her work in creating compelling promotional content for various industries including spas, cosmetics, food, insurance, photography, education and small businesses.
4 Simple Steps to Raising All the Money Your Nonprofit Needs4Good.org
In the world of the nonprofit, it’s all about fundraising. But it shouldn’t be all about you! For too long, nonprofit staff have focused their fundraising efforts on the organization’s needs, while donors have become savvy and are more interested in outcomes and how you’ll use their gift than ever before. The techniques that worked years ago don’t work anymore. In this webinar, you’ll learn the donor-based fundraising techniques that ARE working. We’ll cover the 4 simple steps that you can follow to effectively raise those much-needed operating dollars for your nonprofit. You’ll get practical information that you can implement right away and take advantage of the end-of-year fundraising time.
James Musau Nzala Mend the Gap MTG Reference LetterJames Nzala Musau
Mend the Gap is an international charity registered in the UK and operating in the UK and Eastern Africa. The charity works to mend gaps between cultures, generations, religions, and people of different wealth. James Musau Nzala has worked as Mend the Gap's ICT Programme Coordinator since 2009, taking on responsibilities like ICT system administration, website development, and volunteer coordination. The CEO, Naftali Onchere, recommends James without reservation, praising his excellent work ethic, reliability, communication skills, and support for the organization's effectiveness. James is leaving voluntarily now that the ICT project's funding has ended, but Mend the Gap would gladly re-employ him if the opportunity arose
This document summarizes a student's experience participating in a school project where they had to live within the constraints of a simulated budget in Detroit. The student was given a salary of $40,000 as a graphic designer. Through this project, the student learned about various living expenses like deductibles, insurance terms, and the value of money. They realized how quickly money can be spent and better understood the costs of living independently. The project helped prepare the student for life after graduation by improving their financial literacy and ability to budget expenses.
The CEO summarizes their company which creates social networking applications used by 100 million users. The company has raised $75 million and earns $100 million annually. It has positive press and the CEO speaks at conferences worldwide. They live a balanced lifestyle with their family in San Francisco and travel the world while giving back through charity.
Prior to becoming a Hollywood makeup artist, Deida Massey advocated for abused and neglected children as a paralegal. She saw a need to help boost teenagers' self-worth, especially girls. She started moonlighting as a makeup artist and eventually left her job to pursue makeup artistry full-time in Los Angeles. There, she became very successful working on major productions. Despite her career success, she remained committed to mentoring girls. In 2004, she started Reel Beauty, a non-profit organization that assists at-risk urban girls through workshops designed to improve their self-esteem and empower them.
Donna "Lady G" Griggs is a TV host, executive producer, entrepreneur, actress, and radio personality from Philadelphia. She holds two master's degrees and has worked as a social media consultant and in corporate communications. Lady G started her own talent management company, Nu Heart Enterprises, and hosts the TV show "Living the Vision". She is also an actress with roles in stage productions, movies, and web series. Lady G uses her public platform to motivate and empower others through her speaking engagements and ministries, which include mentoring women and a marriage ministry with her husband.
Ed Hahn has worked with the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals organization for six years. He is known for being hard working, volunteering for any task, and playing a primary role in starting a project to raise funds for holiday decorations in local parks. A reference letter writer recommends Ed without hesitation, praising his professionalism, communication skills, positive attitude, and ability to complete any job above expectations.
Yolanda Berry's copywriting portfolio contains headlines, tags, captions and slogans she has created for mock advertisements. It also includes sample promotional brochures and flyers. The portfolio was created solely for displaying her professional copywriting work and is not intended for commercial use or endorsement of any products. It provides examples of her work in creating compelling promotional content for various industries including spas, cosmetics, food, insurance, photography, education and small businesses.
4 Simple Steps to Raising All the Money Your Nonprofit Needs4Good.org
In the world of the nonprofit, it’s all about fundraising. But it shouldn’t be all about you! For too long, nonprofit staff have focused their fundraising efforts on the organization’s needs, while donors have become savvy and are more interested in outcomes and how you’ll use their gift than ever before. The techniques that worked years ago don’t work anymore. In this webinar, you’ll learn the donor-based fundraising techniques that ARE working. We’ll cover the 4 simple steps that you can follow to effectively raise those much-needed operating dollars for your nonprofit. You’ll get practical information that you can implement right away and take advantage of the end-of-year fundraising time.
James Musau Nzala Mend the Gap MTG Reference LetterJames Nzala Musau
Mend the Gap is an international charity registered in the UK and operating in the UK and Eastern Africa. The charity works to mend gaps between cultures, generations, religions, and people of different wealth. James Musau Nzala has worked as Mend the Gap's ICT Programme Coordinator since 2009, taking on responsibilities like ICT system administration, website development, and volunteer coordination. The CEO, Naftali Onchere, recommends James without reservation, praising his excellent work ethic, reliability, communication skills, and support for the organization's effectiveness. James is leaving voluntarily now that the ICT project's funding has ended, but Mend the Gap would gladly re-employ him if the opportunity arose
This document summarizes a student's experience participating in a school project where they had to live within the constraints of a simulated budget in Detroit. The student was given a salary of $40,000 as a graphic designer. Through this project, the student learned about various living expenses like deductibles, insurance terms, and the value of money. They realized how quickly money can be spent and better understood the costs of living independently. The project helped prepare the student for life after graduation by improving their financial literacy and ability to budget expenses.
How to use social media to create an audience who wants to hear you speakPamela Slim
Pamela Slim discusses how to use social media to build an audience for public speaking. She recommends focusing on serving others by addressing their needs and applying ideas to create significant results. Journalists are more interested in how people are applying ideas to change the world than self-promotion. The key is focusing on human connections through daily engagement rather than numbers and metrics.
Shawna McCrea on Volinspire: What inspires you to volunteer? I h…Kailey McCrea
Shawna McCrea has been volunteering with the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce for 14 years and is passionate about supporting local businesses. She and her daughter Kailey have organized and led successful events for the Chamber, including wedding expos. They also volunteer with organizations focused on well-being, animals, and students. Through her volunteer work, McCrea has seen organizations help create community connections and lift people up. She recognizes Laurie Bartley for her inspiring volunteer work with the Central Okanagan Hospice Association.
Mandy Boyle is a freelance copywriter and SEO manager based in Northeastern Pennsylvania. She has years of experience in freelance writing, marketing, and SEO work. Some of her past clients include Solid Cactus, Brent Pennington Photography, and PC Data Centers of PA. She creates compelling copy for websites, advertisements, and other materials. Mandy's work has been praised for its professionalism, creativity, and ability to engage audiences.
Shawna McCrea on Volinspire: What inspires you to volunteer? I h…Shawna McCrea
Shawna McCrea has been volunteering with the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce for 14 years and is passionate about supporting local businesses. She and her daughter Kailey have organized and led successful events for the Chamber, including wedding expos. McCrea cares about local businesses, well-being, animals, and students. She has seen the positive impact of organizations and their volunteers in creating a sense of community and connection. Increased awareness is needed to help organizations reach more people. McCrea is inspired by Laurie Bartley's volunteer work with the Central Okanagan Hospice Association over the past 10 years.
David Denny served as Interim Director for the New River Valley Economic Development Alliance for over six months after their Executive Director left. During this time, he represented the Alliance at various events and meetings. He also made presentations to the board on the economic status of the region. While interim director, David took the lead in recruiting a new Executive Director by assisting with candidate interviews and presentations on the region. His work was invaluable in the hiring process and showed his passion for the community.
Ramo Bolic -Avid Volunteer & Award Winning Marketing LeaderRamo Bolic
Ramo Bolic is an avid volunteer and award winning marketing leader from Bayonne, NJ. Right from organizing galas and charity events to raise funds, contacting clients for donation to using his PR and Business development background for these causes, Remo Bolic actively participates in volunteering. Professionally, Ramo Bolic has worked as the Director of International Business Development for Avighna Global Solutions. He also has a strong understanding in sales, marketing, public relations and brand strategy.
Amy Cimber Is an Experienced Event PlannerrozetaStone
Amy Cimber is an experienced event planner with over two decades of experience managing a wide array of special events locally and nationwide. She has expertise in environmentally sustainable events and transforming any space into a magical event. With a bachelor's degree in business administration and certification in event management, Amy handles all aspects of events from initial concept and design to day-of coordination and has effective communication skills to work with clients.
Grant Day was born in Springdale, Arkansas where he developed a passion for music and live sound. He learned audio operations at a local church and went on to study entertainment business at Full Sail University. Grant's goal is to work as an event coordinator at Disney to create entertaining experiences for audiences. He plans to build his skills in areas like event planning, audio production, and networking to achieve his career aspirations of coordinating large events for Disney.
The Heart of Danville Main Street Program has announced a new president, Bill Pollom, who is currently the Vice President of Business Development at Farmers National Bank. The announcement details the current slate of officers which will lead the organization. Pollom says he is grateful for the work of the previous president and that the Heart of Danville will continue to provide guidance and work with economic development partners to benefit Danville and Boyle County. The interim executive director says Pollom understands the importance of the Main Street program and its role in preserving the quality of life in the downtown community.
I attended a business seminar in Mississauga conducted by Amway Canada Corporation in 2012. As a sales representative for the company, my task was to network with other sales representatives and learn ways to expand my sales business. By interacting with a diverse crowd, I learned how to manage my existing customers and income and further expand my business.
University of San Diego Alumni NewsletterExtreme_Clean
Ryan Sweetnam started his exterior cleaning business Extreme Clean in 2005 after noticing dirty tile roofs in San Diego County. He obtained his BBA from the University of San Diego in 2008. Multiple USD professors contributed to his professional success through their support and advice. Sweetnam recently gave back to USD by offering to steam clean concrete surfaces around campus instead of making a monetary donation at the time. He feels it is important to give back to the university that played a role in his success.
The document discusses the introduction of a new nonprofit page in the Long Beach Business Journal. It provides the following key details:
1) The executive director of the Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership met with George Economides of the Third Sector and they agreed to dedicate the last page of each Business Journal issue to nonprofit issues and perspectives.
2) The new "Nonprofit Page" will highlight important nonprofit topics through contributions from sector leaders and provide a way to better connect nonprofits and businesses.
3) The executive director hopes the page will spark more communication, collaboration and partnerships between nonprofits and other community partners to make 2015 a successful year for Long Beach nonprofits.
Seed.Time.Harvest is a fundraising arm of More Than Enough Ministries that aims to raise $250,000 through a series of events. Their first project is a film screening of "As We Forgive" in San Jose and New York to bring awareness to the genocide in Rwanda. Profits will go towards building a training center in San Jose and contributing to a nonprofit that builds homes in Rwanda. The film screening is estimated to generate $387,450 in revenue and $81,800 in expenses, yielding a gross profit of $305,650. The goal is to fund community outreach programs through strategic partnerships across different sectors.
Dominick De Nicola completed a 9-month internship with the Bridgeport Bluefish baseball organization, where he demonstrated strong leadership, networking, and customer service skills. He handled various tasks including promotions, event planning, and ticket sales, helping to increase the customer base. Dominick was a hard worker who was eager to learn all aspects of the different departments, and brought a positive energy and enthusiastic personality to the organization. The general manager highly recommends Dominick for a position based on his strong skills and work ethic.
Claudio Reyna is the Director of Soccer Operations for NYCFC. He had a successful playing career in Germany, Scotland, England, and the US, captaining the US national team in two World Cups. After retiring, he opened a foundation and coached youth national teams before becoming the US Youth Technical Director. In 2013, he was hired by NYCFC as their first employee to build the entire organization for their inaugural season, including finding a stadium location and recruiting players. The average Director of Soccer Operations salary is $250,000.
- Compass Group serves over 8 million meals per day across North America with over 240,000 associates.
- They aim to build an inclusive workplace that attracts, retains, and develops the best talent regardless of background.
- The document discusses their commitment to diversity and inclusion through initiatives like diverse hiring practices, training programs, and associate resource groups.
Rivet is a nonprofit that partners with brands, NGOs, and influencers to fund youth-led social change projects. They have raised $1.6 million in seed funding. The organization is hiring a Director of Youth Engagement to design and cultivate a global community of young people, ensure youth voices are represented in decisions, and keep Rivet connected to youth culture trends. The role involves community building, advocacy, and strategy development to make Rivet truly youth-centered. Candidates should be aligned with Rivet's values of equity, trust, and belonging and have a strong connection to youth culture.
Pinwheels for Prevention, Building Year Long Awareness, Donors and DollarsRebecca Gordon
This document discusses strategies for building awareness and fundraising for Pinwheels for Prevention, a campaign to prevent child abuse and neglect. It proposes hosting "Pinwheels for Prevention Jewelry Parties" to leverage current partners and donors to build new relationships outside the organization. These point-of-entry events would utilize a starter kit including pinwheel-themed jewelry to tell the organization's story and collect contact information from guests in a social, permission-based environment. Follow-up steps would thank guests, add them to email lists, and eventually ask for donations while introducing others to build the donor base over the long term.
Pedro brought the concept of social intrapreneurship by starting a social enterprise called Make The Change within his job at a marketing and design school. Make The Change connects students' design work with social enterprises to help solve their creative needs. It began as a side project but has grown into a movement empowering communities and the creative sector. Pedro's experiences living in several countries gave him perspective that helps Make The Change's mission.
The Saint John Community Loan Fund provides loans, training, coaching and savings programs to help improve housing, businesses, employment and skills in the community. In 2014, they assisted 103 businesses, helped 134 people find work, provided skills training to 3602 people, and helped 84 people access better housing. They also continued working on their Social Enterprise Hub project and hosted several major events on entrepreneurship and empowerment.
Compass Group is a contract foodservice and support services company that operates in 50 countries. It has over 200,000 associates working across its various brands in the United States. The company aims to build an inclusive workplace that attracts, retains, and develops top talent by respecting differences and rewarding inclusion. It strives to deliver superior service to customers through a diverse and engaged workforce.
How to use social media to create an audience who wants to hear you speakPamela Slim
Pamela Slim discusses how to use social media to build an audience for public speaking. She recommends focusing on serving others by addressing their needs and applying ideas to create significant results. Journalists are more interested in how people are applying ideas to change the world than self-promotion. The key is focusing on human connections through daily engagement rather than numbers and metrics.
Shawna McCrea on Volinspire: What inspires you to volunteer? I h…Kailey McCrea
Shawna McCrea has been volunteering with the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce for 14 years and is passionate about supporting local businesses. She and her daughter Kailey have organized and led successful events for the Chamber, including wedding expos. They also volunteer with organizations focused on well-being, animals, and students. Through her volunteer work, McCrea has seen organizations help create community connections and lift people up. She recognizes Laurie Bartley for her inspiring volunteer work with the Central Okanagan Hospice Association.
Mandy Boyle is a freelance copywriter and SEO manager based in Northeastern Pennsylvania. She has years of experience in freelance writing, marketing, and SEO work. Some of her past clients include Solid Cactus, Brent Pennington Photography, and PC Data Centers of PA. She creates compelling copy for websites, advertisements, and other materials. Mandy's work has been praised for its professionalism, creativity, and ability to engage audiences.
Shawna McCrea on Volinspire: What inspires you to volunteer? I h…Shawna McCrea
Shawna McCrea has been volunteering with the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce for 14 years and is passionate about supporting local businesses. She and her daughter Kailey have organized and led successful events for the Chamber, including wedding expos. McCrea cares about local businesses, well-being, animals, and students. She has seen the positive impact of organizations and their volunteers in creating a sense of community and connection. Increased awareness is needed to help organizations reach more people. McCrea is inspired by Laurie Bartley's volunteer work with the Central Okanagan Hospice Association over the past 10 years.
David Denny served as Interim Director for the New River Valley Economic Development Alliance for over six months after their Executive Director left. During this time, he represented the Alliance at various events and meetings. He also made presentations to the board on the economic status of the region. While interim director, David took the lead in recruiting a new Executive Director by assisting with candidate interviews and presentations on the region. His work was invaluable in the hiring process and showed his passion for the community.
Ramo Bolic -Avid Volunteer & Award Winning Marketing LeaderRamo Bolic
Ramo Bolic is an avid volunteer and award winning marketing leader from Bayonne, NJ. Right from organizing galas and charity events to raise funds, contacting clients for donation to using his PR and Business development background for these causes, Remo Bolic actively participates in volunteering. Professionally, Ramo Bolic has worked as the Director of International Business Development for Avighna Global Solutions. He also has a strong understanding in sales, marketing, public relations and brand strategy.
Amy Cimber Is an Experienced Event PlannerrozetaStone
Amy Cimber is an experienced event planner with over two decades of experience managing a wide array of special events locally and nationwide. She has expertise in environmentally sustainable events and transforming any space into a magical event. With a bachelor's degree in business administration and certification in event management, Amy handles all aspects of events from initial concept and design to day-of coordination and has effective communication skills to work with clients.
Grant Day was born in Springdale, Arkansas where he developed a passion for music and live sound. He learned audio operations at a local church and went on to study entertainment business at Full Sail University. Grant's goal is to work as an event coordinator at Disney to create entertaining experiences for audiences. He plans to build his skills in areas like event planning, audio production, and networking to achieve his career aspirations of coordinating large events for Disney.
The Heart of Danville Main Street Program has announced a new president, Bill Pollom, who is currently the Vice President of Business Development at Farmers National Bank. The announcement details the current slate of officers which will lead the organization. Pollom says he is grateful for the work of the previous president and that the Heart of Danville will continue to provide guidance and work with economic development partners to benefit Danville and Boyle County. The interim executive director says Pollom understands the importance of the Main Street program and its role in preserving the quality of life in the downtown community.
I attended a business seminar in Mississauga conducted by Amway Canada Corporation in 2012. As a sales representative for the company, my task was to network with other sales representatives and learn ways to expand my sales business. By interacting with a diverse crowd, I learned how to manage my existing customers and income and further expand my business.
University of San Diego Alumni NewsletterExtreme_Clean
Ryan Sweetnam started his exterior cleaning business Extreme Clean in 2005 after noticing dirty tile roofs in San Diego County. He obtained his BBA from the University of San Diego in 2008. Multiple USD professors contributed to his professional success through their support and advice. Sweetnam recently gave back to USD by offering to steam clean concrete surfaces around campus instead of making a monetary donation at the time. He feels it is important to give back to the university that played a role in his success.
The document discusses the introduction of a new nonprofit page in the Long Beach Business Journal. It provides the following key details:
1) The executive director of the Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership met with George Economides of the Third Sector and they agreed to dedicate the last page of each Business Journal issue to nonprofit issues and perspectives.
2) The new "Nonprofit Page" will highlight important nonprofit topics through contributions from sector leaders and provide a way to better connect nonprofits and businesses.
3) The executive director hopes the page will spark more communication, collaboration and partnerships between nonprofits and other community partners to make 2015 a successful year for Long Beach nonprofits.
Seed.Time.Harvest is a fundraising arm of More Than Enough Ministries that aims to raise $250,000 through a series of events. Their first project is a film screening of "As We Forgive" in San Jose and New York to bring awareness to the genocide in Rwanda. Profits will go towards building a training center in San Jose and contributing to a nonprofit that builds homes in Rwanda. The film screening is estimated to generate $387,450 in revenue and $81,800 in expenses, yielding a gross profit of $305,650. The goal is to fund community outreach programs through strategic partnerships across different sectors.
Dominick De Nicola completed a 9-month internship with the Bridgeport Bluefish baseball organization, where he demonstrated strong leadership, networking, and customer service skills. He handled various tasks including promotions, event planning, and ticket sales, helping to increase the customer base. Dominick was a hard worker who was eager to learn all aspects of the different departments, and brought a positive energy and enthusiastic personality to the organization. The general manager highly recommends Dominick for a position based on his strong skills and work ethic.
Claudio Reyna is the Director of Soccer Operations for NYCFC. He had a successful playing career in Germany, Scotland, England, and the US, captaining the US national team in two World Cups. After retiring, he opened a foundation and coached youth national teams before becoming the US Youth Technical Director. In 2013, he was hired by NYCFC as their first employee to build the entire organization for their inaugural season, including finding a stadium location and recruiting players. The average Director of Soccer Operations salary is $250,000.
- Compass Group serves over 8 million meals per day across North America with over 240,000 associates.
- They aim to build an inclusive workplace that attracts, retains, and develops the best talent regardless of background.
- The document discusses their commitment to diversity and inclusion through initiatives like diverse hiring practices, training programs, and associate resource groups.
Rivet is a nonprofit that partners with brands, NGOs, and influencers to fund youth-led social change projects. They have raised $1.6 million in seed funding. The organization is hiring a Director of Youth Engagement to design and cultivate a global community of young people, ensure youth voices are represented in decisions, and keep Rivet connected to youth culture trends. The role involves community building, advocacy, and strategy development to make Rivet truly youth-centered. Candidates should be aligned with Rivet's values of equity, trust, and belonging and have a strong connection to youth culture.
Pinwheels for Prevention, Building Year Long Awareness, Donors and DollarsRebecca Gordon
This document discusses strategies for building awareness and fundraising for Pinwheels for Prevention, a campaign to prevent child abuse and neglect. It proposes hosting "Pinwheels for Prevention Jewelry Parties" to leverage current partners and donors to build new relationships outside the organization. These point-of-entry events would utilize a starter kit including pinwheel-themed jewelry to tell the organization's story and collect contact information from guests in a social, permission-based environment. Follow-up steps would thank guests, add them to email lists, and eventually ask for donations while introducing others to build the donor base over the long term.
Pedro brought the concept of social intrapreneurship by starting a social enterprise called Make The Change within his job at a marketing and design school. Make The Change connects students' design work with social enterprises to help solve their creative needs. It began as a side project but has grown into a movement empowering communities and the creative sector. Pedro's experiences living in several countries gave him perspective that helps Make The Change's mission.
The Saint John Community Loan Fund provides loans, training, coaching and savings programs to help improve housing, businesses, employment and skills in the community. In 2014, they assisted 103 businesses, helped 134 people find work, provided skills training to 3602 people, and helped 84 people access better housing. They also continued working on their Social Enterprise Hub project and hosted several major events on entrepreneurship and empowerment.
Compass Group is a contract foodservice and support services company that operates in 50 countries. It has over 200,000 associates working across its various brands in the United States. The company aims to build an inclusive workplace that attracts, retains, and develops top talent by respecting differences and rewarding inclusion. It strives to deliver superior service to customers through a diverse and engaged workforce.
Stop Fundraising on an Island! Get Your Brand Out.Emma Bush,EdD
This clinic is part of a special series on practices that increase revenue. The topic is Brand-Out. Louder. – a review of high energy activities that help increase familiarity with your brand, expand interest in your mission, and grow opportunities to connect with people who can become donors, volunteers and partners.
This document discusses the convergence of human and computer networks through social media and the challenges this poses for companies. It provides an overview of Orion Joss, a globally experienced and passionate professional seeking to use their skills to positively impact organizations. Orion has a career mission to empower and connect people, ideas, and organizations, and believes Universum aligns with this goal through its work enabling other companies to excel.
Startup Weekend is a global community that organizes events to educate people about entrepreneurship. In 2012, Startup Weekend reached 100,000 attendees across 300+ cities in 100 countries. The organization is growing rapidly and aims to further support entrepreneurs around the world. Testimonials highlight how Startup Weekend events have helped individuals start successful businesses and nonprofit organizations that create local impact.
My Painted Picture 2019 exercise. Thank you to Natalie Sisson at Suitcase Entrepreneur for sharing the neat exercise. Come help me make all this happen at http://www.amandaabella.com
Capstone Project for WVU M.S. Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) 636 Campaigns. Received an A+ grade and was chosen for submission to the client.
The document summarizes Brand Cool, a marketing agency that became a certified Benefit Corporation. It discusses how the company prioritized positive social and environmental impact from its early days. As the company grew, it ensured its business model embodied its values of not profiting at the expense of others. The company chooses purpose-driven clients, focuses on sustainability, and treats employees well through training and benefits. It is committed to bettering its community through charitable initiatives.
The document discusses opportunities for entrepreneurship and financial freedom through a personal franchising business model called TWCo. It argues that this model allows one to earn over 3 million pesos in 6 months by leveraging social relationships and the business system, requiring only 4-6 hours of work per day compared to longer hours for traditional employment or business ownership. The TWCo approach aims to accelerate one's success by providing training, dividing labor, and sharing risks and profits across participants in the network.
This document outlines Petra Iuliano's personal and business vision for her company Iuliano Intelligent Marketing by September 7, 2017. Her vision is based on her top four values: freedom, influence, social engagement, and creativity. She aims to inspire 10,000 entrepreneurs and reach material and spiritual wealth through her influential marketing company. Her mission is to inspire people to live freely with passion to experience peace of mind. She envisions building a very successful international business traveling the world to give talks while helping entrepreneurs through high-quality services and products.
Integrated Marketing Plan - M.S. IMC Capstone Project - St. Jude Children's H...Laura Pearson
Comprehensive, $15 million marketing campaign proposal on behalf of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The IMC plan includes market research, strategic communication and media planning, copywriting, designing, budgeting, and measurement of an annual plan targeted to high school students in the United States.
This campaign was selected among the top four in my class, featured on the West Virginia University website and shared with marketing executives at St. Jude.
Southeast Asia - GlobalGiving Online Fundraising workshop 2016GlobalGiving
This document outlines an agenda for a workshop on online fundraising. The objective is to teach participants about online fundraising and how it can benefit their organizations. Topics covered include what online fundraising is, setting SMART goals, using storytelling for fundraising, understanding donor networks, and how the GlobalGiving platform can help organizations raise funds online. Activities are included to help participants apply the concepts to their own organizations. The workshop aims to explain how online fundraising and tools like GlobalGiving can expand organizations' reach and increase fundraising success.
Brighter Children identifies and supports educational entrepreneurs who provide quality education to vulnerable children in some of the most impoverished communities in the world.
UP Global is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship through grassroots community leaders and programs like Startup Weekend. It aims to support entrepreneurs and create strong communities around the world. Startup Weekend is UP Global's flagship program that brings together aspiring entrepreneurs over a 54 hour weekend to develop business ideas and form startup teams. UP Global has grown significantly since 2007 and now impacts over 500 cities globally through programs, resources and a network of volunteers and leaders. In Europe specifically, UP Global/Startup Weekend has reached over 45,000 attendees across 160 cities and aims to continue strengthening Europe's growing startup ecosystem.
UP Global is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship through grassroots community leaders and programs like Startup Weekend. Their vision is for every person to have the opportunity to experience entrepreneurship. They support over 500 cities globally and have engaged over 150,000 entrepreneurs through events and programs. In Europe specifically, they have a network of over 1,000 volunteers in 160 cities, have engaged 45,000 attendees through 500+ events, and have a mailing list of 60,000 subscribers.
2. What I do: I am the CEO of Social Technologies, Inc.
We create systems and applications that help people
communicate and brings them together in the process.
3. Our user base has grown to 100 million users. Social “Get Togethers” take place nationwide allowing people
to come together at numerous businesses to network. Businesses nationwide are promoting events and offers
through Social’s “Find Events” database making it easier for people to find things to do with their friends.
7. We have two offices located in Cleveland, OH and San Fransisco, CA. Each are designed beautifully
to encourage inspiration, creativity, and togetherness.
Employees are excited to show up to work because of the friendly and easy-going atmosphere.
There are numerous areas in the office for people to get together to work and socialize.
Our employees believe in our vision and strive each day to bring it to life.
9. The company has raised $75 million in investments.
These investments have gone towards building out our offices,
employing an amazing team of 50 individuals, and creating the
infrastructure needed to support our iOS, Android, and web
based services.
With companies promoting events and other promotions through
Social our revenue is now $100 million/yr.
11. Social keeps receiving many positive reviews from companies such
as Gizmodo, The Verge, CNet, numerous national newspapers,
and TV new channels including The Today Show, and GMA.
The company has been featured in Fast Company and
Entrepreneur magazine. I have personally been interviewed in
many of these publications about the importance of what the
company is doing and sharing our vision.
13. In addition to talking on TV and in magazines about
our company; I attend conferences and events all over the world
telling my story and inspiring other to follow their dreams.
15. I meet with young entrepreneurs from all across the
country/world helping them to find a path to do what
they love. In the process I help them to see that the
world is what you make it.
17. I now live in San Fransisco in a spacious three bedroom apartment.
I live with Emily, Rosco, and Oliver. I primarily work at our
San Fransisco office, but frequently travel back to Cleveland to
work in our Cleveland office and to visit friends.
18. I feel accomplished and happy everyday. If there’s
a day I'm feeling unmotivated or stressed I will know
how to correct it to turn the day around.
I follow a daily routine that allows me to be the most
productive and show up for both my work and family.
Each morning I take the time to relax, meditate, and work out.
People describe me as very relaxed, focused, happy, and optimistic.
19. My family is debt free and I have $5 million set aside in savings.
I have continued to grow my income, and now live a life of financial freedom.
20. We live a fun and adventurous lifestyle. We take time to
travel to places around the world and make new experiences.
Blessed with the ability to give back; I regularly do so
through charities and volunteering.
21. I have met the people who have inspired me the most throughout
my life and now have a personal relationship with them. We help
each other out with support and resources.
I am now known as someone with many connections, and I am
known as a connector.
22. Core Values
Everything I do and every decision I make is focused around my core values:
‣ Do what you love
‣ Be authentic
‣ Give more than received
‣ Find balance