2008 Track Olympian Michael Walton
" In 2002 I put the thought of having a non profit into action by creating the Michael Walton Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides create outlets for under-privileged youth in the Washington D.C. metropolitan community. The signature program is entitled the Speak Out to Reach Out tour. I contribute directly to the tour by conducting motivational seminars for student’s grades 6 - 12."
Some of the Areas Covered
In my estimate, this intimate approach to an in-depth reference guide with a concentration on the entertainment industry as it relates ‘specifically to ‘non-profit’s is a first. Moreover, “Inside Out” promises to provide real world scenarios of practical applications that work. It assists the reader and helps to avoid potentially disastrous pitfalls along the way.
• The Financial Structure: Shoestring budgets, red tape, how to avoid becoming another defunct organization. Researching programs, Grant writing, rejections.
Obtaining Funding-State (A special section from the people who give it.) & Federal funding.
• Non-Profit as A Business: Day to Day Operations; entrepreneur Outlook, bylaws, board members, community initiatives, forms, annual reports, nonprofit consultants, accreditations, maintaining status.
Affirmative Action – In non profits: Who are we hiring?
Plan of Action: We will recap a plan of action to consistently forge forward with ideas and ways to implement them into your non profit organization from fundraising to community initiatives.
Sample Chapter Outlines
Media Outreach: Getting the coverage your nonprofit deserves. How to get coverage. PSA’s with a Purpose.
How to Operate With: Groupees from within your organizaton Signs, policies, consequences, incidents. secret number exchanges between employees and rappers.
Breaches in Protocol: When employees go out of bounds. The embarrassment; the damage control, end result.
Celebrities Give Advise Nonprofits: Celebs share some things they wish they could tell nonprofits to help them reach out to them, they share their likes and dislikes, and discuss simple expectations etc., and some share there passion for certain causes.
How to find Celebs for Your Nonprofit Event: Where to look.. Affordable databases that list contact info of celebs, agents, publicist, managers.
Directory of Nonprofits Ran by Celebs: A comprehensive listing to include the mission statement, executives, address and phone numbers of nonprofits own/operated by celebrities such as Hydeia Broadbent, We Care 4U, Aids, Lil Kim Foundation, K.I.N.G. Foundation, and others.
..................And so much more...
This book goes far beyond a rudimentary look into the inner workings of dealing with non profits as taxes, IRS forms, obtaining 501(c) 3 status, but delves into experiences with celebrities, publicists, agents, managers, security, and other pertinent issues in association with non-profits. Readers will gain useful knowledge regarding mentoring, how to ask for help, how to receive it, how to reach, up, and reach back. Inspired by real life events that help to mold this organization into the industry insider it is today, "Inside Out" shares personal conversations and experiences about working with celebs and owning. Curtis Benjamin. The book, which is intimately written, reveals some humorous behind the scene experiences celebs have had when dealing with non profits. It also shares the tumultuous moments; the ups, the downs.
"Inside Out: Entertainment Thru Nonprofit Eyes"
Coming Soon - Podcast interviews with some of our participants
"This book will allow individuals to realize that 'hard work always paysoff' and to never give up on your dreams. There is no better joy when you can share your experiences and provide opportunities to the leaders of tomorrow."
Erin Baxter,
Senior Project Manager
The Recording Academy - (The GRAMMY'S)Atlanta Chapter
