I shared my mission statement with a local Nonprofit coach. She specializes in helping nonprofits generate funds more effectively. Her initial response to me was that she knew that there were databases that match volunteers with prospective nonprofits/volunteer opportunities. Some thoughts on this:
A) She is right. In fact, my mission statement was a mix of original and borrowed ideas. The original idea was developing a formula for promoting volunteering as a social activity that enriches your life. A borrowed idea that I modified was the magazine for people who are potential donors/volunteers.The borrowed idea was how to do it. (i.e. the database, the media exposure).
So I was stumped for a moment.. Slept on it.. and here is my next step. In order to get creative and develop my ideas I need fertilizer! I have placed a post on Facebook that asks "What do you know about nonprofits?" My plan is to use the KWL strategy to gather information or develop my fertilizer.
This wonderful life coach also suggested that I hope on the twitter wagon. I must say I am intimidated, and yet I see the point in doing this. I would like to set an appointment with her, but am concerned right now about the personal funds to pay for it.
I know that my vision is doable and that I will find a way to get where I need to go. I am not worried about getting a chance to work with her. I understand it may not happen right away. That's okay though, because it will allow me to further develop my ideas and gather information!
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