Just got a new job!!

Woo hoo! I am so excited I just got offered a position as an Executive Director of a small non profit in my community.

The non-profit serves to empower this community of about 100 people or 20 families just outside of the city limits. The community is new by no means - as it has been there for 30-40 years but it is THE most environmentally, economically and socially distressed community within the state. There is no runny water or sewage. The members of the community are all ages and vary in family history.

Their is such potential - I will be working on negotiating with the County to bring in water lines or electricty or paved roads to working on grants for job training, educational training, parenting classes, alcohol drug counseling, anger management, community empowerment, possible small microfinance or microcredit initiatives. www.aplaceforhope.net

Anyway I posted here a couple weeks ago about my interview so now sharing my joy about the job.

If you have experience in non profit development or management I would also greatly appreciate any shared stories or suggestions as well.

that's awesome!

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I'm excited about the opportunity to combine my usual work skills with my passion for community activism and social justice and to get paid for it and work with a wonderful Board of Directors will be great.

I believe the New "Freshman" Congressman is Rep Harry Mitchell - he is the oldest Freshman this year - anyway I know the Congressman's Chief of Staff - he is a great guy and if you made it to DC to visit he would help you out and be a great one to talk to.

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Read Phil Kotler's book on Non-Profit Marketing.