On Tuesday, July 12, a new initiative from the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill in 2016-17 to provide pro bono advice to local nonprofits in Capitol Hill and beyond is being launched at the Hill Center. This is a great opportunity to become more involved in the many great nonprofits on the Hill and around DC.
When: Tuesday July 12, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Hill Center
Where: Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
What? Help local nonprofits to achieve higher impact. As a lawyer, marketer, social media expert, evaluation specialist, or other professional, volunteer your skills to help nonprofits improve/expand their services.
Why? Because you can often make a larger impact in the community when you volunteer your skills to help nonprofits excel and grow.
How? Join an initiative from the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill in 2016-17 to provide pro bono advice to local nonprofits in Capitol Hill and beyond.
Who? This initiative is for Rotarians and others to engage in service work. Non-Rotarians are welcome to join teams advising participating nonprofits.
To help us plan, please register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8DDPLQK.
Keynote Speaker: Eric Goldstein, Founder of One World Education
One World Education is an innovative DC-based nonprofit running the largest writing program in DC public schools, reaching close to 6,000 students in 2015-16. A team from the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill and American University recently conducted an independent evaluation of One World Education, suggesting positive impacts and strong appreciation by teachers and students. Eric Goldstein will explain how the program works, why writing skills are essential for students to succeed in college and careers, and how nonprofits can benefit from professional pro bono advice.
Eric Goldstein is the founder of One World Education. Previously he was an educator in public, charter, and independent schools. He earned a US Department of the Interior Partners in Education Award while teaching in DC. Eric holds a Master’s in Education from the University of Vermont and a Master’s of International Policy from George Washington University. His career in education started after a solo 5,000-mile bicycle trip across the US in 1999.