October 9, 2007 - 4:12pm — YV Technical Al...
Technical Ally E-ADVISORS
The E-Advisors program connects Venturers who have specific technical questions with E-Advisors who have relevant experience via email. Youth Venturers from across the U.S. are invited to e-mail their specific technical questions in the below categories to TechnicalAlly@youthventure.org. A Youth Venture staff relay emails from Venturers to appropriate Technical Allies who can answer their question.
E-Advisors are available to answer questions in the following categories. Just e-mail your specific question to technicalally@youthventure.org:
- Community Development
- Community Partnerships
- Communication/ Organizing
- Civic Engagement
- Business/ Sales
- Business/ Management
- Business Planning
- Nonprofits/ 501(c)(3) Application
- Program Development
- Capacity Building
- Fundraising
- Financial Planning/ Financial Advisory
- Grant-Writing
- Seeking Foundation Funding
- Approaching Community and other Local Foundations
- Networking for Local Funding
- Legal Research
- Legal Services/ Legal Issues
- Tutoring/ Mentoring
- Professional Development (Career choice, resumes, etc.)
- Youth Development
- Self Development
- Entrepreneurship
- Creative Thinking
- Web/ Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Strategic Planning for Events
- Mobilizing People Behind an Issue
- Environmental Issues, Renewable Energies
- Health (Healthy living/eating, outdoor activities, etc.), Health care
- Education
- Talent management, including:
- -- Attracting and Retaining Employees/Volunteers, Volunteer Management
- -- Team Management/ Team Building
- -- Goal Setting and Performance Review
Navigate the Technical Ally program profile:
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Re: Technical Ally E-ADVISORS
hi! i've just learned of YV and unfortunately, i'm 21... so, i was encouraged to seek out the technical ally avenue. i am very interested in putting forth whatever i can to help this organization! how can i become involved? please let me know!! thanks so much! :)
Re: Technical Ally E-ADVISORS
Hi there!
Thanks for your message! I'm excited that your interested in contributing to the YV movement in this way. Below is a little more information about the program. Please e-mail me at technicalally@youthventure.org and we can communicate more about the volunteer opportunities with the YV Technical Ally program!
Best,
~Lauren
Lauren S
YV Technical Ally Program Lead
MN Program Associate
technicalally@youthventure.org
612.455.2007
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TECHNICAL ALLIES: THE PROGRAM
As a Technical Ally, you will play a vital role in supporting young people across the United States as they start, lead, and sustain community minded organizations, clubs, or businesses. Technical Allies share their experience and knowledge with our burgeoning entrepreneurs who may need assistance in such areas as business planning, professional development, fundraising, media contact, community organizing, as well as information about issues such as globalization, violence prevention, and cultural awareness.
Technical Allies can be lawyers, artists, business men and women, writers; anyone with acquired skills and who is willing to share them with our young people. As veteran entrepreneurs work with young leaders, we can build a broader community of youth–adult partnerships.
Special Guests
The Special Guests program presents an opportunity for Venturers to ask practiced entrepreneurs and experienced Venturers specific questions pertaining to their technical field in a workshop atmosphere. The workshops are one hour in length, are held over the phone, and are facilitated by a Youth Venture staff member. The Special Guest event is an excellent opportunity for Technical Allies with limited time to reach young Venturers. (Time Commitment: 1 hour, plus preparation time)
E-Advisors
E-Advisors are committed to responding to Venturers’ questions via email. Based on technical fields, Youth Venture staff will relay emails from Venturers to appropriate Allies who can answer their question within forty-eight hours. Venturers and Technical Allies will direct emails to TechnicalAlly@youthventure.org. E-Advisors require Technical Allies to have a long-term but flexible commitment with Youth Venture. The strength of a TA’s impact on young Venturers is dependent upon his/her level of involvement and dedication. (Time Commitment: 3-5 hrs/month)
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