Volunteer -Fundraising/Special Events Job

Volunteer- Fundraising/Special Events Job

Deshon Johnson College Scholarship Foundation  

Do you like fundraising, have an interest in helping to make a different for safety of human lives and help Raising Awareness for Innocent People Who Were Killed by Reckless Bus Driver but have a limited amount of time to volunteer? If so, this position may be a good fit for you? Work with the founder of the foundation and community members organize fun and creative fundraising events for the Deshon Johnson College Scholarship Foundation in Montclair/Verona New Jersey.  The money raised goes towards under privilege high school students who want to attend college or students who are already in college.  Also, help fight stigma and educating the community about the high count of innocent lives killed by reckless bus driver and these drivers is not being held accountable for their actions.

                                                

The Deshon Johnson College Scholarship Foundation have two events a year on March 5 and July 18^th.  DJCSF needs help planning and organize fundraising events such as trivia nights, award dinner, raffles, etc. Secure participate and solicit donation items for vent via phone, internet and by visiting business in the area.  Prepare materials for the fundraising event and help with setting up event.  This position will be an opportunity to learn how to plan special events, approach potential donor, and meet other people in the community who are concerned about safety issues.  The committee meets once a month on a weekday evening in Montclair. Before an event meetings are twice a month. 

Please click the links to read about the cause/campaign we are promoting about this injustice human deaths. 

Volunteer as a mentor with DJCSF you gain knowledge and make a meaningful connection with business owner. Mentors join, search for entrepreneurs to assist online and once connected, serves as a coach and trusted guide. This volunteer opportunity is extremely flexible-you set the schedule and the expectations with the founder. Meanwhile, our supports staff is by your side ever steps of the way to help you succeed as a mentor.  You can put your skill to good use and help the foundation worthy cause today. You can gain experience, possible job leads, networking, become mentors to new industries, gain entrepreneurship skills/knowledge, learn how DJCSF nonprofit business operates, opportunity to connect, and challenges and creates unique ideas.

Please send Resume to:
PO BOX 202
Glenridege NJ 07028
            or 
Email Us at: djcscholarshipfoundation@gmail.com
201-259-0381

These are must read articles. Please familiarize yourself with these articles so you can understand the cause behind the awareness, fundraiser and foundation. 

Petition on Stop Reckless, Aggressive Bus Driver In

https://www.change.org/p/stop-reckless-aggressive-and-rude-bus-drivers-from-carelessly-taking-young-innocent-lives-like-deshon-johnson

Citizens Angry Comments On NJ Transit High Death Rate on Victims Like Deshon Johnson Untimely Death  

http://soulality.blogspot.com/2015/12/citizens-anger-comments-on-nj-transit.html

Reckless Bus Drivers and Others Drivers Who Killed New Jerseyan need to be Charged.  
http://soulality.blogspot.com/2015/10/reckless-bus-drivers-and-other-drivers.html

Deshon Johnson Bus Driver Wilson Romaine Walk Free from Murdering him but Joseph Bus Driver Gets Probation.

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1278122


Injury Law Suites an Increasing Number of Deaths Cause by NJ Transit Reckless Bus Drivers

http://www.northjersey.com/news/nj-state-news/injury-lawsuits-are-a-costly-for-nj-transit-1.547090

7 Amazing Black-Owned Etsy Stores to Support

7 Amazing Black-Owned Etsy Stores to Support

The next time you visit Etsy, check these shows owned by Black entrepreneurs:

#1 - Li Li's Creations: Opened in 2013 and is owned by Malacia Anderson. The store sells women's clothing and accessories in beautiful African prints.

#2 - Peace Images Jewelry: This unique store makes and sells necklaces, earring, bracelets and other jewelry featuring owner Cami's trademark peace sign. The store opened in 2008. Owner Cami describes herself as "a woman who took the advice of someone who loves her... and it led me down an amazing path."

#3 - Urban Heirlooms: This store makes handmade leather bags and accessories featuring authentic vintage and antique keys. Owner Dana opened the store in 2006. She states, "It's my joy to re-purpose old materials into something fresh, new and innovative."

#4 - Beija-Flor Naturals: This store produces organic skin care and natural hair products. The brand is inspired by the owner's Brazilian background and uses the best ingredients from the Amazon rain forest to the Savannahs of East Africa.

#5 - Marcus Kwame: Designs and sells unique art prints. All the artist's unique and colorful prints are signed and numbered. The store is owned by artist Marcus Kwame Anderson, who opened the store in 2007.

#6 - Throne: This store crafts crochet scarves, hats and headbands in bold, beautiful colors and designs, using materials like Alpaca, Cashmere, and Bernat Mega bulky yarn. The store opened in 2014 and is owned by Shayna Janelle.

#7 - Amani at Home: This store features African-inspired pillows in designs that come from owner Amani's love of Africa. Her designs are a reflection of her travels to Africa and the Caribbean, and her products are rich and luxurious. Amani started her store in 2010.

http://blog.blackbusiness.org/2015/12/amazing-black-owned-etsy-stores-shops.html#.VnGmC9IrKt_

Top Black and Minority Business Grants

Top Black and Minority Business Grants

Fedex Small Business Grant ContestFedex allows business owners and entrepreneurs to register and submit their business story and photos. Once the application is approved and the voting period begins, they can vote for their own business once a day - and get their friends, customers, and associates to also vote everyday. The number of votes received will boost your visibility in the contest and is one factor that FedEx will consider when selecting the top 100 finalists and the winners. Grant awards range from $1,000 to $25,000.
http://smallbusinessgrant.fedex.com

Grants.gov Program Management OfficeThe Grants.gov program management office provides a centralized online location for grant seekers to find and apply for federal funding opportunities. The web site was established in 2002 as a part of the President's Management Agenda. It is managed by the Department of Health and Human Services, and houses information regarding more than 1,000 grant programs from 26 federal grant-making government agencies. Occasionally, they do have information about minority business grants.
www.grants.gov/web/grants/home.html(select "Browse Categories" and then choose "Business and Commerce")

Miller Lite Tap the Future® Business Plan CompetitionMiller Lite Tap the Future (formally known as the MillerCoors Urban Entrepreneur Series) is an annual competition that allows urban entrepreneurs to compete for Black business grants of up to $20,000. In addition to winning prize money, finalists have the opportunity to pitch their best ideas at exciting LIVE Pitch events in front of Daymond John from ABC’s Shark Tank and other business moguls. The competition also provides business partners more exposure through our "Fan Favorite" consumer voting contest. 
www.MLtapthefuture.com

MInority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business GrantsOn an annual basis, usually during the spring and summer, the MBDA organizes various angel investors with the primary objective of supporting small businesses with minority business grants. The selection process involves mezzanine and second round financing. This is done via local minority business grant competitions held in nearly every major city through the country.
www.MBDA.gov/main/grantcompetitions (grant competitions)
www.MBDA.gov/businesscenters (minority business centers)

National Association for the Self Employed (NASE) Growth GrantsNASE helps small businesses by providing day-to-day support, including direct access to experts, benefits, and consolidated buying power that traditionally had been available only to large corporations. They also offer $5,000 business grants that can be used to finance buy computers, farm equipment, hire part-time help, and more. The grants are available to black and minority businesses, as well as to the general public.
www.nase.org/Membership/GrantsandScholarships/
BusinessDevelopmentGrants.aspx

National Institute of Small Business Grants (NISMB)The National Institute of Small Business Grants produces BusinessGrants.org - a useful web site that supplies information empowering prospective and existing small business owners, enabling them to know what their financial options are.  Their mission is to help as many business owners as possible to understand what business grants are, how to obtain them, and whether or not they should be used for their companies. 
www.BusinessGrants.org

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) GrantsThe SBIR Grants program is a congressionally-mandated set-aside program that aims to help small businesses stimulate technological innovation. It also fosters and encourages participation in government contracting by socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses. They issue Black business grants, minority business grants, and women business grants.
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm

http://www.blackbusiness.org/black_minority_business_grants.html#.VnGjC9IrKt8

THE THIRD ANNUAL CHARITY FUNDRAISER DESHON JOHNSON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION PRESENTS PROJECT CATWALK A BALLROOM MASQUARED FASHION SHOW BASH

THE DESHON JOHNSON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION  THIRD ANNUAL CHARITY FUNDRAISER  EVENT