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Building Community Through Soccer: Maigan T. Bridgette’s Story at Sporting Kansas City

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

With a passion for political science and social justice, she initially envisioned a career in law but found herself drawn to the nonprofit sector. One of the standout initiatives is the Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program, where Sporting associates are encouraged to dedicate their time to local 501(c)(3) organizations.

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Power To Her: Women Taking Action To Change What’s Needed

Fundraising Leadership

She adds, “That is a way of saying when things are dark, and when you feel politics might be broken, you know inside of you there is a flicker of hope.” While there are more women in office nationally, the shift to more power has not reached major significance, according to a new study from Rutgers University. “

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Get to Know Our New Director of Government Relations and Public Policy, Sherry Rout!

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

She established her own government relations firm in 1998 and has worked as a consultant and contract lobbyist for large national nonprofits, state nonprofit associations, and nonprofits in her community. Though she started her career in the private sector, she quickly found her heart drawing her to use her talents in the nonprofit sector.

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Get to Know Our New Director of Government Relations and Public Policy, Sherry Rout!

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

She established her own government relations firm in 1998 and has worked as a consultant and contract lobbyist for large national nonprofits, state nonprofit associations, and nonprofits in her community. Though she started her career in the private sector, she quickly found her heart drawing her to use her talents in the nonprofit sector.

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Reconnecting Economics Education with Today’s Global Realities

NonProfit Quarterly

But this view is certainly not universally held. For instance, the International Society for Ecological Economics , the School of Feminist Economics and the International Association for Feminist Economics all have formed to advocate for change in how economics is taught. There are others who have also taken up this mantle.

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Webinar: 10 Ways to Supercharge Your Online Fundraising Campaigns

Care2

Prior to this, Ghazal worked at the award-winning public relations firm Hayes & Associates as a development consultant leading event fundraising efforts. Ghazal is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and a founding member of the Young Humanitarian Circle at Refugees International.

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Webinar: Monthly Donors, Social Media, and Cross-Channel Integration: Critical Tactics to Boost Your Fundraising in 2013

Care2

Paul’s background in the nonprofit world not only includes consulting, but he has also held marketing and fundraising positions at the YMCA, Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA), and Pontifical Mission. He also ran his own Internet marketing business working with brands such as VitaminWater and SmartWater.