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 being bored and feeling that my work was not impactful when it was not connected to a personal passion. So, as I understood myself more as well as my passions, I began to pursue work in alignment with such. What I notice is that when it comes to writing, I am able to be most effective being 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 anyone (any age, gender, or demographic), 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 a lot growing up, but I think, as we get older, we really 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 some organizations who work with such populations to 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, I want to communicate a personal passion. I would like to know what your organization is doing, because having been in the industry for 20 plus years, having lived experience with some things on this list, and having received an education through a masters degree program, I really understand the necessity of nonprofit organizations.

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