Comments on: Joe Cool

By: Chad Brown

Chad Brown — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:33:06 +0000

My favorite is PFUND. It was started in 1987 by 4 people who pooled together $2,000 to start scholarships and grants to GLBT organizations. PFUND gave away its millionth dollar last year. Through its consistent scholarship and grant programs PFUND is strengthening the GLBT community in the upper midwest, preparing the next generation of GLBT community leadership. The organization is also being recognized in early November by the Minnesota Council on Nonprofits for their innovative work around undoing racism in their Racial Equity Initiative. Learn more http://www.pfundonline.org

By: Sally Koering

Sally Koering — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:45:34 +0000

Thanks, J, for your thoughtful post about our work – and about our Founder’s vision for using our gifts for good. We tell the same thing to the kids with which we work every day – how can you make a difference in the life of someone around you? For your entire school? And I echo Sue’s thoughts… mission-oriented work is challenging but incredibly rewarding. (P.s. – shameless plug – our new website goes live on Monday – check it out! – http://www.youthfrontiers.org)

By: Sue Warner

Sue Warner — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:23:49 +0000

Not to be self-serving (but I will anyway), my favorite non-profit is also my employer — Courage Center. The mission piece is vital. I worked for a large nonprofit (hospital organization), and while I loved my work there, it wasn’t until I came to Courage Center that mission came to life for me. Every day, every moment almost, mission is reinforced by the people that surround me — clients, volunteers, employees. While I work hard for my paycheck, it also feels like what I do, my small piece of the puzzle, makes a difference. So, if you’re not fortunate enough to work for a nonprofit, support those whose mission you believe in. Believe me, right now, your support is vital to keeping good nonprofits afloat.