Statement:
Our team is incredibly well-rounded. For instance, we are all goal and task-oriented, especially when it comes to group projects. By having a shared end goal in mind, each member of our team strives to consistently stay on task. Our preferred methods of organization include creating a timeline for completing tasks. Having a set schedule to keep our tasks and goals organized will also allow us to remain on top of deadlines and allocate enough time to complete the proposal in a timely manner. We also believe that strong communication is key to success. Regardless of our methods of communication, meeting, emailing, and texting will allow us to share ideas and ask questions with one another in order to make a concise and persuasive proposal. Furthermore, it allows us to give each other constructive criticism and build upon each other’s work. Our similar college experience allows us to have high expectations for the quality of work that we each produce. A mutual understanding of how academic work should be completed also brings a sense of trust among our members, allowing us to appropriately complete the tasks at hand to deliver an effective proposal.
Despite our shared similarities, we also have individual strengths that allow our team to be well-rounded. We consider our differences to be a key strength within our group. We all come from different backgrounds and majors which gives us diversification within our group. This allows us to all give input that represents different perspectives, which allows us to tackle problems with numerous approaches and ideas. Abbie has taken business and economics courses which allows her to understand the practical management of funds and also causes her to be more realistic of what an acceptable fund proposal would look like. In addition, she has experience reading tax forms, balance sheets, and other financial reports that can be useful when researching funders. Understanding this information is critical to grant-seeking, as it allows our team to understand what types of nonprofits have funders allocated money to in the past and on average how much to each organization. This, in turn, will help us make a more informed decision about if a certain funder is a good fit for our non-profit or not. Montana has a background in legislation and education, specifically regarding marine affairs. This skill set allows her to understand what can and cannot be done within a non-profit organization, especially in one that engages in community outreach. She also checks in with other team members to ensure that everyone is completing their individual tasks. Montana will make sure that each team member is contributing in an equal fashion. Regular check-ins will also help to make sure that nobody feels as though she or her ideas are being disregarded. Both Montana and Alex have a background in science-related fields, allowing them to understand and communicate scientific documents, which is critical for nonprofits that focus on environmental conservation. With a writing minor, Alex is proficient in professional and technical writing. She is able to contribute to the team by editing and formatting documents such as applications, letters, and statements. As a whole, each member of our team is motivated by a strong desire to improve underprivileged communities that directly suffer from climate change.
