Nonprofit Volunteerism
Nonprofit Spotlight: Project U First
Have you ever talked to someone you have never met, then walked away from the conversation inspired and motivated, with a huge smile on your face for the rest of the day? That’s what talking to Erica Wright, Founder of Project U First is like. She shared her story with me this week, and now I’m…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Elita Ross
Meet Elita Elita Ross is the volunteer Lead for our Planning Committee for the upcoming Social Justice Build, even though this will only be her second event with 48in48! Elita joined in the Women’s Build 2023 as a Project Manager, where she led her team in building the site for Ignite Arts and STEM (previously…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Alicia Pflaumer
Meet Alicia Alicia is a long-time volunteer and 48in48 All Star! Between 2021 and 2022, Alicia joined a Build Team for 6 events – almost 300 hours of time volunteered with 48in48! She’s been a Jack of All Trades (a role that was transitioned out of our later events), Coach, and most often a WordPress…
Read MoreWomen’s Build Event 2022 Recap
A Letter from the Event’s Assistant Program Director written by Cheryl Budzinski Hello all you wonderful people! WOW! What a weekend! First off, l want to thank all the volunteers and sponsors that contributed to this year’s Women’s Build Event as we couldn’t have pulled this off without you. Our weekend kicked off with Dr.…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Sam Oesterreich
We’re so excited to spotlight Sam Oesterreich, a new but already influential 48in48 volunteer! Sam designed the logo used on our t-shirts for both our most recent event, Super Service 2022, as well as our upcoming one, Women’s Build 2022. 48in48 Involvement & Working Life Sam got involved with 48in48 through one of our veteran…
Read MoreWhy our Volunteers Volunteer
We asked our year-round Marketing Committee volunteers why they do what they do for 48in48. These volunteers share their knowledge, expertise and time on an ongoing basis throughout the month and year. Please see how some of these skill-based volunteers answered that question. If you’re interested in putting your Marketing, Creative or Technology skills to…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Carey Hardy
Let’s Meet Carey A long-time digital marketer, Carey Hardy “checked in” to hospitality marketing when she realized that she could incorporate her passion for travel into her job. Carey currently works for IHG Hotels & Resorts as a Sr. Manager where she leads marketing strategy and implementation for new hotel openings in the U.S. as…
Read MoreNonprofit Spotlight: Auntie Helen’s
The purpose and repurpose of Auntie Helen’s If a nonprofit wants to look to an example of innovation and remodeling, look no further than Auntie Helen’s, based in San Diego, California. While the pandemic has forced all organizations to reshape in one way or another, Auntie Helen’s has reacclimated for far longer. Just ask their…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: David Green
Let’s meet David A life-long web builder, David Green currently works as both an SEO manager at Apptio and a Bootcamp Instructor in a WordPress-based digital marketing program at UNC Chapel Hill. He has a degree in communications from the University of Arkansas, and it was through an alumni association for UofA that David was…
Read MoreWorld Wide Win! 2021 Global Volunteerism Recap
Kudos and thanks to everyone who made our 2021 Global Volunteerism event possible. What a fantastic way to wrap up our 2021 schedule of events. No matter how many events we have, witnessing what’s possible when talented, skilled and motivated volunteers get together is always exhilarating. The fact that a group of people in Atlanta…
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