This couldn't have come at a better time. I'm from Nairobi, Kenya and planning to start a non-profit. It's good to read what other people have done. I feel so encouraged.
Ben
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Sep 23, 2009 07:08:09 AM
Eduardo - what?
Shorter Eduardo: since the achievement gap is closed, we can stop teaching kids!
Black women who graduate college, make on average, less than white men who do not. It's a complex issue. But there's never going to be a point where sitting down with a kid and teaching them is "obsolete".
Jonathan
of IL
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Jul 29, 2009 13:26:47 PM
She gives me hope
I am currently educating myself into starting my own non-profit organization and her advice couldn't have come at a better time. I'm kind of jumping in feet first and I'm having to learn from the ground up. Thank you for sharing your interview with her and I want to thank her for sharing her story.
Jessica
of KY
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Jul 24, 2009 20:20:25 PM
No doubts about the hearts of 20-somethings
I have known Lindsay since she graduated from high school and I have no doubts that she (and many other 20-somethings) can make significant changes in our world. As the recipient of a Jefferson Award for the Greatest Public Service for an individual under the age of 35, Lindsay exemplifies the type of person you give a little support to and then get out of her way. She will make changes that have a profound impact on others.
Mark Davis
of GA
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Jul 20, 2009 12:17:38 PM
Obsolete?
With girls increasingly outperforming boys in school at all age levels, and with the ranks of elementary school teachers overwhelmingly dominated by females, one wonders if this sort of specialized mentorship is no longer necessary. Or if we haven't reached the point where there'd be greater societal benefit if such a program existed for boys, instead of girls.
Eduardo
of NJ
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Jul 15, 2009 13:54:23 PM
Non Profit vs For Profit
Congratulations to Lindsay. An inspiring endeavor. It might also be interesting to know why she chose a non profit structure versus a for profit one to execute her mission.
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sam x renick
of CA
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Jul 15, 2009 10:05:15 AM
just have a ball
that sounds like a great organization Roderick, thanks for letting us know!
Kimberly Palmer
of DC
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Jul 14, 2009 13:06:10 PM
I think that can be great if for the good of the people
Kim,
About 3 years ago in Jackson,Ms. There was 2 school age siblings decided to start a non-profit call "Just Have A Ball". Mississippi leads the nation in childhood obesity. This group as of May 2009 given 8,000 balls (football, Basketball, Soccer) to Mississippi children. They also have a 5k race every May call "The Magnolia Meltdown". One of the largest races in the state.
Rod Simmons
of MS
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Jul 14, 2009 12:01:25 PM
This all sounds very altruistic
and I suspect most of it is. But in today's job market, a person with the drive to start a non-profit is PROVIDING HIMSELF OR HERSELF with a job! Non-profits do pay salaries to staff, even if meager at first.
I'm not saying something like this is ever "easy", but imagine not dealing with the private-sector culture of "employment at will". Imagine having people WANTING to help you, as opposed to competitors WANTING to drive you out of business.
These twenty-somethings may be starry-eyed, and, then again, they may just be "smarter than the average bear".
Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, writes about how to save money, avoid scams, manage debt, and be a savvy shopper. Send your personal finance questions to her for expert money advice.
Ben @ Sep 23, 2009 07:08:09 AM
Jonathan of IL @ Jul 29, 2009 13:26:47 PM
Jessica of KY @ Jul 24, 2009 20:20:25 PM
Mark Davis of GA @ Jul 20, 2009 12:17:38 PM
Eduardo of NJ @ Jul 15, 2009 13:54:23 PM
sam x renick of CA @ Jul 15, 2009 10:05:15 AM
Kimberly Palmer of DC @ Jul 14, 2009 13:06:10 PM
Rod Simmons of MS @ Jul 14, 2009 12:01:25 PM
Muser of NM @ Jul 14, 2009 11:31:40 AM
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