Tag Archives: Nonprofit

From etiquette lunch to bowling alley

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Sarah Ramey

Monday may have been my most varied day in the almost six weeks I’ve spent as a Summer Fellow. I started the day at an Etiquette Lunch led by OSU’s Assistant Vice President for Constituency and Fundraising, Dana Booth, with the Summer … Continue reading →

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Don’t You (Forget About Me)

Posted on June 12, 2015 by sylviacollard

I think many of us had our first experience with nonprofits through volunteering. Whether it was walking dogs at an animal shelter (I’ve done this), serving meals at a soup kitchen (I’ve not yet done this), passing out flyers to help … Continue reading →

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Learning the ropes

Posted on June 5, 2015 by sylviacollard

Hello everyone! It is strange to think that the summer has just begun. In just one week I’ve been able to meet so many exceptional people that are passionate about what they do (other Summer Fellows, coworkers, and clients). There are … Continue reading →

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Process Improvement

Posted on July 3, 2014 by seanbrewster

My fifth week in the Summer Fellowship Program began with a Networking Luncheon hosted at the Columbus Foundation. This was by far one of the most interesting experiences that I have had this entire summer. In addition to the Columbus … Continue reading →

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My Summer Enhanced With Wright Choice

Posted on August 8, 2012 by amseir01

Leaving the house at 7am and knowing you won’t return until 8:30pm was a hard pill to swallow but I was determined to dedicated my summer to professional development. In addition to my fellow learning sessions and full time work of … Continue reading →

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Nonprofits are a fast paced & flexible environment– no kidding!

Posted on July 30, 2012 by amseir01

Do you know how to ask, “What’s your household annual income,” in Somali or Spanish? Yeah, me neither. While my main responsibilities in this fellowship lie in the marketing and communications realm, I do however have plenty of opportunities to … Continue reading →

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Enhancing My Fellowship

Posted on July 23, 2012 by amseir01

I’m finding out that every experience is very attainable if you just ask. My supervisor Dave encouraged me to shape this fellowship to make it worthwhile. Attending a board of trustees meeting was at the top of my list and … Continue reading →

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Week 6 – A Very Productive One

Posted on July 22, 2011 by hatcfsf2011

My experience at Tech Corps is getting more and more exciting. I am enjoying a steep learning curve and a power to get things done my own. As part of the annual report that I am working on, I had … Continue reading →

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Birthday Blues (in Rhapsody)

Posted on July 22, 2011 by annmulvany

Most of you probably do not know this, but today is my **rd birthday. And as birthdays tend to do, this day has caused me to reflect on why these milestones hold such significance in our lives. Birthdays are like … Continue reading →

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Snooping, Snapping, and Cynicism

Posted on July 15, 2011 by urbs_614

Michelle and I stood alone in a sunny, open alley surrounded by a cartel of cats, a V.F.W. post, an auto shop, and an overgrown field. Overhead were power lines and a blue sky strewn with white paint strokes as she spoke … Continue reading →

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