Entry Level Living

Beginning in July I will be the Director of Development and Marketing at a catholic elementary school in NYC!

I just found out yesterday!

The position is through an organization called the Patrons Program where schools are set up with a donor who not only becomes significantly involved in the school but also makes a donation of 150K a year for at least 3 years.  Since the schools are so small, principals usually do everything.  The position was created to not only give principals much needed assistance but also offer recent graduates hands-on experience in fundraising and marketing.

OMG!!! YES!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know I know–I should have posted this sooner!!

I’ve been home in NYC with family for the past few days. It has been both relaxing and stressful! I apologize for the late notification–I left in a bit of a rush and will be back in a day or so!

Be easy!

Today I have had well over 100 hits mainly from the BrazenCareerist site. I am excited to have so many new readers and hope you stay for awhile

This blog is both personal and professional. I write about what I am learning as a recent college graduate with her first full time job in the nonprofit sector and as a young woman of color living in a new city trying to find herself.

Here are some posts to help you get a greater sense of who I am and what to expect from this blog.

• A little about me
• What this blog is all about
• Top posts:
  • So You Wanna Move to NYC…: A few tips on living in the greatest city in the world
  • Missing the Point about Youth: Some key aspects of the younger generation that I think are important to know when working in education.
  • Dating: Does Class Matter?: With more and more women making their own money, what does this mean for relationship security in a traditional sense?
  • Nonprofit Survival Tip: Realize that Nonprofits are Businesses: Part of a series that offers success and survival tips to make entering a nonprofit career a fruitful experience.

As you can see, what I write about is varied and is mainly my personal reflections on things. However I am always open to learning more and engaging in discussions. If you have any comments or suggestions feel free to contact me!

Allison

Nothing special planned for today–but this weekend my friends are taking me out!

It sucks having a birthday after new year’s day. Just when I planned to eat healthier my birthday rolls around and I HAVE to eat some cake. Then indulge in my birthday extravaganza this weekend. ::sigh::

Send me some love!