Senior Project Reflection

1. Positive Statement- I am most proud of the fact that I was able to make time with relative ease and that my activity turned out pretty much how I planned. 
2. Questions To Consider
1. P
2. P
3. What worked for me in my senior project was that I was able to complete all tasks and learn how to conduct extensive amounts of research and manage a nine month long project. 
4. If I had a time machine, I'd go back and pick a different topic, such as skateboarding. Most likely skateboarding. It would have made my senior year much more enjoyable. I didn't realize this until it was to late and I was already well into researching nonprofit organizations. 
5. The senior project has helped me realize that I am not cut out for office work. I realized this after a long mentor ship of mainly office work. Furthermore, it has also taught me the importance of thoroughly researching a topic. 

Advisory Meeting #2

What is the best way for an educational non-profit organization to raise funds for resources to help underprivileged students attend college?

Answer #2
A good public image along with a good logo/slogan is one of the best ways for an educational non-profit organization to raise funds for resources to help underprivileged students to attend college.

1. Good public relations encourage people to donate more money and invest in the NPO.
   (EX. Would you be more willing to donate to a reclusive NPO or one that gets out there, hosts events, and spreads the word about the cause they're fighting for?)
   "Nonprofit Organizations Have Become an Important Part of the U.S. Economy." Times Record News. Timesrecordnews.com, 20 May 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2014.
   
2. A good slogan/logo is the first thing people notice about the NPO (a first impression) and therefore is very important.
   (EX. It's like when you meet someone for the first time. You tend to judge based on your first encounter with them.)
   Kylander, Nathalie, and Christopher Stone. "The Role of Brand in the Nonprofit Sector." Ssireview.org. SSIR, Apr. 2012. Web. 20 Feb. 2014.
   
3. Good public relations helps NPO's connect with other similar NPO's which can spawn partnerships that'd bring about notable social change.
   (EX. there's always power in numbers, and high impact NPO's know that it isn't about individual prestige or recognition but rather real social change.)
   Grant, Heather M., and Leslie R. Crutchfield. "Creating High-Impact Nonprofits." Stanford Social Innovation Review. Ssireview.org, n.d. Web. 10 Jan. 2014.

Lesson 2 Reflection

1. One thing that went well for me during my presentation was the fact that even after the computer wouldn't run my presentation correctly, I had a classmate manually scroll through the slides and I was able to present despite this technical difficulty. 
2. I would give myself a P because I believe that I did hit all the major points on the contract and I did so well. Although I may have stumbled on my words a bit (presentation anxiety), I feel that I was able to get all my info across.
3. The one thing about my presentation that I was pretty proud of was my activity. My goal for my activity was to make it interactive, fun, and attention grabbing while at the same time have it convey my message effectively. I was pleased by my peers' reactions, which let me know that I'd chosen a successful activity. 
4. If I had a time machine, I'd go back and practice presenting a few more times. Although when I practiced I was at 12 minutes, when I presented, I was struggling to make time. When I present, I tend to rush because I'm nervous, so that's what I need to work on for next time. 
5. I believe that my answer two will be something along the lines of "By having a very stringent and thorough employee selection process."