FundPlay Foundation的动态

TRYING TO GET EXTRACURRICULARS ON FOR R1 The ideal is to have ECs that don’t immediately flag “I’m trying to get into b-school by doing this.” Choose something that is a natural extension of your experience or background. If you’re already into football/soccer - how about helping underprivileged children find the means to play soccer after school? Another option is to pick something aligned with your goal as stated in the application. And, if possible, pick something that will culminate in some observable/anecdotal or quantifiable positive impact. For example, a being on the board/committee of a fundraiser that takes place before your application deadline. Would ideally provide a good story that illustrates your character, and helps them get to know you as a person, if used for an essay or interview response.

Support Greg Jr on his College Journey and Winning Top “ Salute to Hero”

I was a quiet, gifted student who fell through the cracks in high school. Though I wanted to go to college, I didn’t know how to do it, nor did I think I even could financially. I didn’t get family support or encouragement, either. I’d heard there were government grants… Without a Pell Grant that funded my first year of college, I would have never attended. But, the days of Pell Grants almost?totally?funding your education are over. Without this government funding schools are left to raise money from private donations to support scholarships, give students the tools they need to succeed, and keep equipment upgraded. Working for a local community college has given me a glimpse of what this looks like. Writing student success stories as well as stories about things going on here, on campus has been eye-opening. Community colleges are essential for many who want to further their educations and they make so much sense! It’s a terrific way to get a certificate, or associate degree, learn a trade, or get a certification credential. It’s a stellar way to learn essentials and get a good foundation before advancing to a four-year university. It’s a way to re-skill and up-skill to advance in the career you’re already in. And one of the best parts is, people who are working, have families, or other things going on in their lives, can have the advantage of a flexible schedule with many classes offering online learning, both synchronously, or asynchronously. Reynolds Community College is having its inaugural Give Day today, to raise much-needed funds to support students and build a stronger future. Please consider giving. No donation is too small! To learn more and make a donation > https://lnkd.in/eEsQKBcA #Staff4ReynoldsGiveDay *FUN FACT: I worked my way through college going to VCU working about 20 hours a week at various jobs. One job I held was as a gardener’s assistant on the estate of Major and Pam Reynolds. Reynolds Community College is named after J. Sargeant Reynolds, Major’s brother. Funny, how things in life seem to connect.

Hey, Pacific alumni and friends! Pacific Gives is almost here! Join me by making a gift and then share it on social media using the hashtag #PacificGives. There are myriad programs that can benefit from your contribution--music, athletics, The Pacifican student newspaper, student scholarships, the school food pantry--and so much more. Check out the link below for more details!

A lesson all can learn from.

Did you know that only 20% of 3rd graders in Kansas City schools are reading on grade level? To make matters worse, children who are not reading by 3rd grade are 4x more likely to drop out of high school. Lead to Read KC is addressing this challenge. Find out more about how you can help the next generation succeed.

*Link to my TEDx talk below* In my experience working in the nonprofit space and growing up Black in the Pacific Northwest, I’ve observed that we are often incentivized to embrace narratives about ourselves rooted in deficiency and scarcity. Although our community has achieved countless wins and accomplishments, these stories aren’t highlighted nearly as much as our shortcomings by way of systematic prejudice & discrimination. Our good news rarely makes headlines, and our brilliance doesn’t attract the same funding or visibility for our foundations, nonprofits, and businesses. As a result, these successes are often left out of our shared narrative. This gap has an unintended consequence: we tend to forget the resilience and achievements of our community. Our children are growing up unaware of the legacy and sacrifices their grandparents made to secure the lives they live today. Many of us, as adults, have only a limited understanding of the challenges our great-grandparents overcame to create the opportunities we now enjoy. While there’s much we want to change, it’s essential to remember the strength and brilliance that define us. We’re still here, still thriving, still doing remarkable things. There are greater things that many of us talk ourselves out of doing, because we identify with and internalize half of the truth. It’s on us to break the spell and make new agreements about ourselves and our communities. Agreements based on the whole truth. We are unconditioned and unlimited in our creative capacity. Dwell on that and never forget. https://lnkd.in/gMbKMBWs

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Talk about Outliers! Chew on this! #outliers The Outlier Project

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