Author Archives: lschlinglof

I have had so much fun over the past 10 weeks at Central. This would be much more bittersweet if I was not continuing to work with them after the conclusion of my fellowship, but I am! I am proud … Continue reading →

I have learned so much at Central over the past 9 weeks, and I am so grateful for this opportunity. I am happy to announce that after the conclusion of my fellowship, I will not be leaving, but staying on … Continue reading →

I found the Columbus Foundation learning session this week to be especially helpful. I have been interested in leadership and succession planning for a long time. When I left my last position to return to school, I had created a … Continue reading →

I feel like I say this every single week – but week 7 flew by! In development, it feels like you are always chasing the next submission deadline, and time moves by very quickly. This was especially the case this … Continue reading →

I am thankful for the variety of experiences I have been exposed to while at Central. Probably one of the most valuable experiences thus far has been assisting with interviewing candidates for a marketing & outreach position. This is a … Continue reading →

This week, I was really struck by The Columbus Foundation learning session discussion about systems. Racking my brain for systems that actually work, everything I kept coming back to involved holistic solutions to big problems. Housing has been a passion … Continue reading →

One of the main things about nonprofit work that draws me to it is that no two days are ever the same. I think this speaks to the tremendous flexibility of the people who serve in these positions. One moment … Continue reading →

The thrill (or terror) of sending an email blast to hundreds of Central Community House clients might be the biggest thing that sticks with me this week! As part of the development team at CCH, I am also helping out … Continue reading →

I hit the ground running this week after getting oriented last week. My main focus was on writing grants, which is something I have wanted to learn how to do for a long time! Central is funded almost entirely by … Continue reading →

Week 1 – Central Community House The theme of the week for me is connection. From my first interactions with the people at Central, this is what I felt. It was almost emotional for me at first – because it … Continue reading →