Another One Gets On The Bus.

During the start-up phase, there's a catch 22 regarding enlisting help. It seems like a great idea to bring in interns to handle some of the tasks that eat my time, but I have neither the space for an office nor the time to supervise and guide interns. So, to this point, I have declined to enlist volunteers or interns to handle major tasks related to organizational development.

That all changed this week. I was approached by a student pursuing a Masters in Professional Services at Georgetown University. This student, with a concentration in Public Relations, also has extensive professional experience. Even more important, this student was recommended by a trusted Reach supporter. We welcome Janelle Stevenson to the Reach team!

As part of a summer class, Janelle will help Reach develop a short-term communications plan with an emphasis on reaching out to new donors. Organizational communications, and its relationship to fundraising, is a key factor in the start-up process; however, it is not a specialty of mine. I look forward to working with Janelle and getting the guidance necessary to develop a strong plan moving forward.

Thanks, as always, for reading.

Mark