Charitable Words Scholar Elese Daniel and Advisor Elissa Yancey, checking audio levels on a documentary project.

Helping nonprofits tell their stories

The nation’s 1.8 million nonprofits are the fastest-growing sector of the economy, representing 10% of the U.S. workforce.
They are often underfunded and understaffed – and investments in communications and marketing to do more, reach more are (unfairly) seen as “overhead”.
Students, facing a college debt bubble, are ready and willing to learn and lend a hand.
Volunteer professional advisors and pro bono connections enrich experiences and outcomes.

RESOURCE: National Center for Charitable Statistics, Charity Defense Council

A generation engaged in giving, but facing a debt bubble.

4 of 10 Millennials volunteer or engage in community service, the highest rate since the 1930s and twice the national average
They carry an average student loan debt of $25,000
They face a 50% chance of finding a job upon graduation.
Internships greatly increase the likelihood of employment.
Four of five graduates remain in the region of their internships, giving back to their community and economic region.

*Corporation for National and Community Service, Project on Student Debt, Intern in Ohio

The potential of the pro bono sector is valued at $15 billion
90% of managers report employees display stronger leadership skills after participating in pro bono service.
Volunteers served 8.1 billion hours in 2010
Yet only 16 percent of companies offer volunteer opportunities.
7 of 10 nonprofits could use pro bono services, but don’t know where to find them.

*Huffington Post, The Taproot Foundation