Amy Pettigrew – Senior Program Manager, Abdullah Ibrahimzada – Program Manager and Sarah Kuhns – Political Affairs Team Member met with Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s (D-WI-04) Senior Legislative Assistant, Izmira Aitch about the International Affairs Budget, Girls LEAD Act and Keeping Girls in School Act. Rep. Moore is a strong supporter of the International Affairs Budget!
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Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Catherine Caldwell
Fundraising
PR/Marketing Team member, Mara Joseph
Political Affairs Team member, Miles Reaves, organized a virtual walk-a-thon and raised over $500!
Political Affairs Team member, Rania Chakaki, held a FUNDrive, collecting and reselling old clothes and household items, raising $339!
Here are some great tips from Political Affairs Team member, Hannah May, who raised $950 in her first week with The Borgen Project.
I have been involved in fundraising for many years due to partaking in many extra curricular activities and playing collegiate golf. In college, we would host a week of giving fundraisers where the different athletic teams would compete to raise the most money for your team. Due to being exposed to different methods of fundraising for many years, I have picked up a few tricks.
Primarily, I have kept a list of donors who have supported my endeavors throughout my entire academia and professional development. These individuals are always the first to hear about the new projects and developments I am working on. Secondly, I am very straightforward with my approach. I provide all needed information on the project, ask if they are willing to donate and leave it open for further discussion (mobilizing while fundraising).
Lastly, I am constantly brainstorming new ideas and methods for fundraising. It involves calling lots of businesses to see if they would like to partner and or seeing how I can create a free event that would yield substantial donations. While most ideas or methods are obtainable, it helps highlight then possible options.
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Amy Pettigrew, Senior Program Manager, Abdullah Ibrahimzada, Program Manager, and Nonprofit Leadership Team Members Makennah Troy and Michael Rodriguez met with Edward Adutwum, Legislative Correspondent for Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) to discuss the importance of the International Affairs Budget and the Keeping Girls in School Act. Edward is bringing the legislation to Sen. Padilla for review and, hopefully, a cosponsorship!
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Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
One-Mile Campaigns & Mobilizing
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, April Jaca
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Hannah Benoit
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Hannah Alfano
PR/Marketing Team member, Obianuju Azenabor, based in Nigeria
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Harrison van Echten
Political Affairs Team member, Jeny Khadka
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Michael Rodriguez
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Griffin Kowalski
Political Affairs Team member, Erica Grening, implemented her one-mile campaign in Wilmington, DE
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, April Jaca walked around Washington D.C. handing out flyers during the Cherry Blossom Festival to the public to increase/spread awareness.
Political Affairs Team member, James Milholen implemented his one-mile campaign in Rogers, AR
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Charles Wiener
Political Affairs Team member, Sydney Sheffield
HR Team member, Caitlin Jackson
Regional Director, Selin Sema
PR/Marketing Team member, Jazz Souphom’s dog helps raise awareness
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Political Affairs Team member, Shira Ben Ami, posted fliers in her dorm.
Regional Director, Sreyas Yennampelli
PR/Marketing Team member, Abbie Amsler
PR/Marketing Team member, Lauren Bonner
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Morgan Tadish
PR/Marketing Team member, Christopher Bell
PR/Marketing Team member, Kyra Schlueter
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Harrison van Echten
PR/Marketing Team member, Alexis Mitchell
Political Affairs Team member, Erica Grenig
Political Affairs Team member, Christopher Jean-Louis
Fundraising
Political Affairs Team member, Jeny Khadka Valentine’s Day Fundraiser raised almost $300!
Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Mia DiPaola is making and selling these coasters as part of her fundraiser
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The Borgen Project’s VP, Kim Thelwell, with Griselda Pachuca-Garcia and Justyna Moskal, Nonprofit Leadership Team members, met with James Johnson, Legislative Director for Represetative Frank Pallone (D-NJ-6)
The Borgen Project’s Kim Thelwell, Amy Pettigrew and Adbullah Ibrahimzada, along with Rachel Johnston, Nonprofit Leadership Team member, met with staffers from Senator Mike Lee’s office (R-UT).
Kim Thelwell and Erica Grening, Political Affairs Team Member, met with Rachel Colucci from Representative Katherine Rice’s office (NY-04) about the Keeping Girls in School Act and the Girls LEAD Act.
Kim Thelwell and Matthew Asker, Political Affairs Team Member, met with Aneeb Sheikh from Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s office (MA-07) and discussed COVID-19 vaccine distribution and the Keeping Girls in School Act.
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Vice President Kim Thelwell met with Representative Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN-09) to discuss COVID-19 vaccine equity as well as the Girls LEAD Act and Keeping Girls in School Act. Rep. Hollingsworth reiterated his support for the Global Fund and women’s rights.
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Political Affairs Team member, Jackson Lydon, implements his mile marketing campaign
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PR/Marketing Intern, Konya Bangura made a t-shirt with The Borgen Project logo and wore it at a neighborhood event in support of the organization.
Regional Director, Sreyas Yennampelli
Political Affairs Team member, Julia Haas
Fundraising
Political Affairs Team member, Sarah Nemshick held a Labor Day Weekend Mini-Flea Market
Content Team member, Anna Prafcke created these fantastic cards for her fundraiser
Political Affairs Team member, Sophie Morey hosted a fundraising event where all proceeds from her concession stand at a volleyball game at her school were donated to The Borgen Project!
Sophie’s concession stand prepped and ready to go!
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Nonprofit Leadership Team member, Rose Charlotin, bird-dogged Senator Edward J. Markey [D-MA] at an event in the New England Aquarium. Rose asked him his position on the Keeping Girls in School Act, and asked him to cosponsor this bill.
Rose also met with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley [D-MA-7] and discussed the International Affairs Budget and the COVAX Initiative
Political Affairs Team member, Hennessey Star met Representative Derek Kilmer [D-WA-6] and presented about The Borgen Project
Political Affairs Team member, Sarah Danon bird dogged Representative Ro Khanna [D-CA-17]
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HR Team member, Sarah Hasan’s letter to the editor was published in the Cincinnati Enquirer. She received a letter in the mail from Senator Sherrod Brown saying that he read it and liked it!
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