As I've navigated the nonprofit workspace, I found that my pursuit of employment over the years changed as I recognized what I was more interested in because I found myself feeling that my work was not impactful when it was not connected to a personal passion. As I understood myself more and my passions, I began to pursue work in alignment with such. What I've noticed is that I am able to be most effective and more compelling when my writing comes from a personal or passionate place.

As I continue supporting the nonprofit sector, I am particularly mindful of the nonprofit work that’s close to my personal heart of service, which includes working with the homeless to feed, house, and employ them, any work revolving around anti-bullying, and assisting single parents or households struggling economically (single or not). I also love work that focuses on improving health for all demographics, especially, but not limited to, cancer and Parkinson’s disease. A dear family member who helped my father raise me battled and beat cancer, but passed away with Parkinson’s disease.

I also have a personal belief that teachers should be the highest paid professionals in any country, as they prepare us all for the various work that we do in society. So, I support organizations that support teachers and mentors.

Similarly, we really need to be more concerned about our future as a nation. "The youth of today will someday be our leaders." I used to hear this saying a lot growing up, but I think, as we get older, there is a need to take this more seriously. While there are many youth who should be recognized and praised for their hard work, ambition, and overall positivity, there are many who are troubled and in need of healing, love, support, and mentorship. I’ve worked with organizations that provide mentorship, academic assistance, and therapy, among other services. As a consultant, I want to make sure that my work continues to support these organizations, especially through grant writing.

So, while I do not limit myself when it comes to the very necessary work that nonprofit organizations are doing in communities around the world, I look for opportunities that align with my personal passions and convictions. In short, these opportunities are organizations whose work involve servicing the following populations or addressing the following areas:

• Homeless population services
• Assisting young parents with food, money, formal education, parenting education, etc.
• Parents and families struggling economically
• Food deprived and hungry
• Anti-Bullying
• Teachers
• Youth mentorship
• Healthcare, health advocacy, and health education
• Cancer
• Parkinson’s Disease
• And more!

If you don’t see your organization's work on this list, please reach out. The Strategy Huddle is not limited to these areas. However, my desire is to communicate a personal passion. I would like to know what your organization is doing. I have been in the nonprofit sector for over 20 years, and I have a lived experience with some things on this list. Through lived experience, nonprofit work experience, and nonprofit education, I really understand the necessity of nonprofit organizations.

I wish you all the best and financial success in your organization on whatever path you choose for assistance with your work.