Our office looks nothing like this

The 1010 Project has always benefited greatly from the work of dedicated interns and volunteers, generally drawing our professionals from such interesting locations as Metro State, the University of Denver, Colorado Christian University, and others. We are again in need of interns, both for the soon-to-be-upon-us summer and into the fall/winter.

Despite regulations to the contrary, internships sometimes devolve into boring paperwork and filing, so as an organization, we’re very cognizant about the need to provide meaningful, impactful experiences to our interns. In fact, the first question that we ask when a new recruit comes in is “What do you want to get out of this internship?” Each intern is intimately involved in crafting a workplan that provides great value to his/herself as well as The 1010 Project.

And we’re recruiting! Drop us a line using our Volunteer/Intern Form, or simply email info@the1010project.org. We are currently looking for interns in realms the communications, grantwriting, and nonprofit administration. Please pass this announcement along to students who might be interested. Thanks!

Sample duty lists:

Nonprofit Management Intern (needed after August 2011)

• Financial Management
  • Record donations
  • Oversee donor relations, i.e. appreciation emails, letters, etc.
• Administrative duties
  • Record and distribute staff meeting minutes
  • Communicate with constituents/organizations
  • Assist Executive Director and Director of Operations
• Office Management/Organization
  • Inventory and manage collateral materials (schwag)
  • Maintain a filing system (one already exists, but needs upkeep)
• Other duties as assigned

Communications Intern (needed for Summer 2011 as well as Fall/Winter 2011-2012)

• Manage and update social media outlets as needed
• Write press releases and develop media engagement strategies
• Storytelling
  • Capturing and sharing the voices of our partners, through the written word and our extensive photo collection
  • Video editing experience a plus
  • Compile compelling partner stories to share with supporters
• Other duties as assigned

Events Intern (exceptional need for Summer 2011 as well as Fall/Winter 2011-2012)

• Research, plan, publicize, and coordinate events
  • Solicit local business participation in fundraising events
  • Work closely with Executive Director and Director of Operations to plan and execute events
  • Manage volunteers for events
• Other duties as assigned

So when Fair Oak dug 240 meters down and reached cool clear water, it was a day of celebration for the whole community. Our Church Partner Northside Community Church in Texas partnered with Redeemed to make this happen.

View this slideshow from our launch event for our entrepreneurial training initiative, The Global Entrepreneur Academy. You should recognize some faces…do you see Michael Nyangi, Immaculate Mwangi, or Josephine Chavaseki?

Project Big Fish contacted The 1010 Project about becoming a business partner through providing free advertising. This great example of private and social sector partnerships prompted me to ask a few questions of Thomas Frank.

1. I like to talk about pursuing the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit); how does your business engage in helping others?

At the end of the day, we all have to do something to provide for ourselves and our families, however if we can find a way to do that and help improve the word around us, even in just a tiny way, that is the gold star of achievement. At BIG fish we’ve always been about helping the underdog and in particular those organizations that are really passionate about what they are doing.

As creative consultants, our job is about telling the unique story of our clients in a way to help them raise money, spread awareness, gain members or win an election. But when we can become as enriched in the story as the organization that’s where the true magic happens and those are the projects that turn into real success.

2. What is the source of your passion to partner with organizations like The 1010 Project?

Our passion comes from the sheer desire to do the right thing. Anyone can work for the big corporate beasts, but working with the organizations out there really making a difference is so much more rewarding. Organizations like The 1010 Project are rolling up their sleeves and doing good in the world and we want to be part of that positive movement. Call it good Karma, call it following your Conscience, call it whatever you want, the simple fact is we’re all in this together, so let’s lend a hand where we can.

A few additional links of interest:

• Our services for non-profits – http://www.projectbigfish.com/non-profits
• More about me – http://www.projectbigfish.com/thomas-frank

Want to find out more about becoming a business partner? Contact us today.

Here’s what supporters said; you can add your voice in the comments below!

From Lisa

To my friends in Matopeni:

Have fun learning about computers! They can be frustrating at times, as I’m sure you’ll find! Though by far the best thing computers have done for us is make it easier to contact friends, and to stay in touch through the years though time and distance may separate us! Good luck!

Ashley Smith expressed her excitement:

How incredible it is to see the power of Christ working through people’s hearts to give in order to support an amazing organization! What a blessing to the Matopeni community to have a such an awesome tool of knowledge at their fingertips. Way to go 1010project family!!

Cathy Cuttrell shared

This is awesome, Brian, to hear about the computer lab providing much greater access to knowledge to solve problems and train for the future….very excited for our Kenyan friends.  Hugs to all

From Kim Koole

Alice – your computer lab looks amazing!  I’m so glad that you’ve been able to continue on that project – and it sounds like a great way to generate additional revenues for the school!  We miss you and pray for you often!

From Kathy Harvell

How time goes by so quickly and so many changes in just one year!!  Our group from Northside Christian Church in Spring, Texas was in Niarobia last June just before the school and church were demolished.  The Lord has brought you a long way from those terrible and dark days.  From the few pictures I’ve seen, it appears you have made several very nice improvements!!  Praise God!!! The trip to Kenya was a life changing event for me, actually all of us.  You taught us so much about faith and true worship.  It was truly a pleasure to be in your presence and spend time with you and those beautiful children.  I’ll never forget the welcome song and smiles we received from the children and teachers.  I still talk about the trip and think and pray for you often.  I hope I can return someday and spend time with you again.  Did any of the trees we planted survive the demolition?

Sending our love and prayers, God Bless