Meet Third Sector reader – Jo Swift
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My NFP organisation’s mission is to…
Prevent youth homelessness by building homes, and provide scholarships and mentors for young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
I have been a subscriber to Third Sector magazine since…
2008.
I value my subscription because…
Of the diverse range of topics covered, the quality and the matter-of-fact style of the content. The most valuable element of my subscription is having access to what other people are doing. It’s important to keep a pulse on what’s happening out there and to learn how other people are achieving great results.
The articles I look forward to reading the most are…
The articles in the leadership section. I often find great reinforcing principles around what constitutes excellent leadership styles, which is fantastic in helping me ensure that I am providing my team with the best support and leadership possible to help Kids Under Cover ensure the rigours of our program.
My biggest achievement in the NFP sector is…
Landing my first job in the sector. More specific to my capacity as CEO, I’m proud of being involved in building a team that strives to do great things, and does.
I love working the NFP sector because….
I know that all my energy and all my working hours are going towards something very important – turning disadvantaged young lives around. It’s a privilege to come to work every day and change the lives of the people that need us most.
The most challenging part of working in the NFP sector is…
Funding. The fundraising environment is increasingly challenging however, while it is getting harder to attract funding, it makes us work smarter and more innovatively.
I am inspired by…
The young people we support and their families. The hardship they’ve endured and their resilience and dedication to making things work despite their challenges is hugely inspiring.
