The World of Nonprofits

Greetings from the West Coast!

I can’t believe that the month of June has passed and July is already in full swing. It seems like it was just yesterday when I was anxiously booking my flight to San Francisco, preparing to cross the country for the first time. Now that I’ve visited most of SF’s tourist hotspots, I had the chance to explore a few neighborhoods that are off the map over the weekend, including the historic Russian Hill, famous for Lombard Street and its eight twisty turns, giving it the distinction of the being “the crookedest street in the world.” Following my precarious journey down Lombard Street, I ventured over to Alta Plaza Park, which offered some exquisite views of the city. At the time, the park was hosting San Francisco’s annual “Pug Meet-up,” an opportunity for pug lovers across the Bay Area to socialize their pugs with other pugs. The unexpected event was adorable and hilarious, featuring dozens of little pugs prancing through the grass.

The View From Alta Plaza Park

But aside from the pug hilarity, whether it has been writing the monthly newsletter or updating social media, my internship at Music at Kohl Mansion has continued to provide me with an abundance of learning opportunities. This week I had the chance to sit in on another education committee meeting, where we discussed the committee’s strategic plan for the next few years. One of the major points that was explored was the expansion of MAKM’s educational programming across the Bay Area. While in previous years the education committee has focused on providing programs for K-12 students, the committee would like to expand the program by sponsoring classes for adult amateur chamber musicians as well as educational programming for seniors. By siting in on MAKM’s education committee and Board of Directors meetings, I’ve become inspired by the goals of the non-profit world, which include remaining aware of how the organization serves others and understanding what the organization’s impact is upon the local community. Going forward, whether I decide to enter the world of non-profits or not, I know that I would like to choose a career that serves others in some way or another.

Next week I plan on attending another Board of Directors meeting. I’ve even been invited to sing a few pieces for them! I’ll let you know how it goes!

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