November 05, 2008
Charity World Responds to Election Results
What will Barack Obama’s Presidency mean to the nonprofit world?
The Chronicle asked its followers on the social-networking site Twitter.com that question and received a flurry of enthusiastic responses.
“I hope that we are entering a time of better grassroots action in general,” responded Karen Becker. “I think President Obama will inspire more involvement.”
Andre Blackman of Washington also expressed optimism.
“From the nonprofit health world perspective, there might be more money available for programs that are needed,” Mr. Blackman writes.
Carina Ruhlandt, a grant-proposal writer at the Salvation Army in Minneapolis, writes that Mr. Obama’s presidency will bring new energy to charities.
“He has helped to renew interest in the democratic process and civic engagement,” writes Ms. Ruhlandt. “More grass-roots involvement [is] good for NPO’s [nonprofit organizations.]”
To read more responses to our question, follow the Chronicle on Twitter.
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This election is ushering in the spirit of hope Americans need to overcome widespread financial crisis/depression.
A renewed sense of change will also – fingers crossed – relax our grips and lead to funding/individual donations for nonprofits – just in time for end of year giving goals.
By the way, we love when the Chronicle calls on input from its Twitter community! Thanks for your great contributions.
— Qui Diaz Nov 5, 02:52 PM #