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January 16, 2011
These guys help budding businesspeople around the world get their businesses going. more
ACUMEN FUND INC
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January 17, 2012
Acumen is about helping people into the business world where they can help themselves and others and get the job done. It's for real a "rising tide lifts all boats" thing, and have been very effective.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
January 16, 2011
These guys help budding businesspeople around the world get their businesses going.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I've seen the direct effect of their training, people starting businesses.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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My Role: Volunteer & I helped the London Chapter for Acumen organise the first event in London. My role focused on social media, including website, facebook, twitter and loads of emails. Sending thank you's and co-ordinating the volunteers after the event has also been a part.
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July 15, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
Half way into the book the Blue Sweater I sent an email to The Acumen fund. The person in NY put me in touch with London who were organising their first event, the timing was great. Acumen aligns with my insides in a way Im still trying to find words for. I am an African that beleives in teaching people to fish not giving them fish. The investments Acumen make in entrepreneurs in developing countries encourages both a return on investment in cash terms and a huge return on investment in human terms, without which there would be no monetary gain.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The guidance and clear vision the NY team has is inspiring to me. They continue to develop in unconventioanal and inovitive ways. As a volunteer it's been important for me to know they are there supporting, guiding and encouraging.
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I have no changes to make right now only encouragement to keep changing the way philanthroy operates and keep inspiring others to learn to fish vs be given fish.
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