JEANNETTE RANKIN FOUNDATION INC
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Living in a society where there is so much emphasis on youth, it is refreshing to volunteer for an organization whose goal is to help mature women get a good education that will allow them to provide for their families and be productive members of society. Indeed, I have met proud scholars whose lives have been transformed through the help of Jeannette Rankin Women’s Foundation. These courageous women have, in turn, helped their communities and gave hope to those who may not have the self-confidence or the means to enroll in college. I can relate to these ladies. I graduated at the age of forty-one years "young." I would have never considered enrolling in college had it not been for my husband who believed in me. A lot of these ladies do not have this support system. Jeannette Ranking Organization is their only hope.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have personally experienced the results of this organization in talking to scholars who were able to turn their lives around through the help and support of Jeannette Rankin Women's Foundation and witnessed the hard work of such a dedicated staff.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
As an intern for JRF, I had a splendid opportunity to learn about the way a non-profit organization works and what it could mean for me as an advertising major. However, my experience with JRF has gone much deeper than just some good experience to put on a resume. Before applying for the internship, I knew very little about the organization. I had done some minor research, so I knew the background and mission of the foundation, but I learned so much more being so heavily involved in its activities. The scholars don't just appreciate what JRF has done for them, but they truly adore the foundation's encouragement and its staff. The staff are incredibly welcoming and helpful to each and every scholar - they know the scholars by name and face and story without even having to meet them in person. I never thought I could care so much about people who live miles and miles away from me, but now I sincerely do. Before interning at JRF, I simply agreed with and supported their mission. Now, I wholeheartedly plan to continue my support of the foundation because I truly believe that what they do makes an infinitely significant difference in people's lives. Even now that my internship is over, I believe everyone should know what JRF has to offer to the nation's women and their education. It is the most loving environment and I could not have asked for a better place to spend my time volunteering.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my growth as a caring human being. I always had the resources for a good education and never thought about others who may not have them. Through this experience I have learned just how important those are and I care about getting them to everyone possible
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
only say that sometimes there is a lack of organization within the staff itself. Sometimes the specific jobs of specific staff members are unclear. Everyone seems to do everything, which can be good (multiple inputs) but sometimes more structure is needed
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
working with InDesign (obviously, since my major requires such kinds of work) and reading the scholar profiles. I enjoyed getting to "know" each scholar through her personal essay.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
over-the-top helpful and wonderful! They are always welcoming and love what they do.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
host more promotional events and/or provide more scholarships!
Ways to make it better...
maybe I had been a paid staff member? (unfortunately interns don't get paid and that's completely fine! The experience was plenty good for me)
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
there didn't seem to be many. Maybe having enough funds to provide so many scholarships AND host the events they want to do (and make profit from them).
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
My husband and I first learned about this organization when he attended a workshop for non-profits seven years ago. We are both retired university professors and throughout our careers have worked with older students who needed financial assistance to continue their educational programs. These students because of their life experiences and maturity have so much to offer and we have enjoyed working with them in our respective disciplines. We are also familiar with reading applications and making decisions about which applicants might be most likely to achieve their goals. So working with the Foundation is a wonderful way for us to use our skills to assist women over 35 in reaching their goals. It continues to be a most rewarding experience for us.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have read the stories of scholars and heard two of them present at a meeting.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
JRF is an incredible organization, filled with staff who genuinely love their jobs and will go to any and all lengths to achieve their ambitions of helping women in education. I loved being a part of JRF, and will continue to support it!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The annual application process for scholarships and hearing first-hand stories from past and present scholars.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Learning about women's education in ways that I had been ignorant of before.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Incredible! I loved every one of them!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Give it all to help even more women go back to school!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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