Monthly Archives: August 2023

Author’s note: For those who’ve been following my blog throughout the summer, first of all, thank you. Your support, whether that be through words of encouragement, blurbs you think I could include, or even simply telling me that you’ve subscribed, … Continue reading →

The Columbus Foundation is searching for college and graduate students for its Summer Fellowship Program, a 10-week, paid fellowship to build work experience and develop skills for a future nonprofit career. The program, now in its 14th year, will match … Continue reading →

As I wrap up all of my responsibilities to the Columbus Foundation in order to fulfill my Fellowship expectations, I am so glad it is not my final week at the RIC. I am lucky to have a few more … Continue reading →

I cannot believe how fast this summer has gone by! It feels like just yesterday I was touring the museum and educational spaces and learning what my responsibilities would be for the camp. I have spent this last week of … Continue reading →

The past 10 weeks have been full of learning and growth. My first, and longest, job was in the food industry. Coming from 4-6 hour days that started at 5:30 AM and being on my feet all day, to a … Continue reading →

The next couple of weeks will be a blessing and a curse. In the seventh week and before I start to make plans for after the fellowship is over, the blessing is I will have a well-deserved break in between … Continue reading →

Fear is often the catalyst for social, economic, and societal change. In week six, we discussed why fear was a common motivational factor. For some, it was fear from inequitable traumatic experiences or economic and societal hardships. That particular week … Continue reading →

This past week and a half I have really come to understand what people mean when they say you wear different hats when you do nonprofit work. It was the second week of our Summer Literacy camp, but the first … Continue reading →

One more week to go I ended my week with reflection on all I had learned, and the excitement of what I have been able to experience. I really enjoyed listening to our speaker during out fellows leadership meeting. It … Continue reading →

Week 9 at Jewish Family Services was more of the same last week. With the Business Services campaigns launched and the email campaign sent out, it was time to direct my focus to next week. We’ll be thanking volunteers that … Continue reading →