Author Archives: Kirstan Barnett

RUNNERS FOR EXTRAORDINARY CAUSES – OUR FIRST DAILY ROLL-CALL!

Posted on 4/7/14 by Kirstan Barnett

                  The 2014 Boston Marathon field will include well over 3,000 runners who are fundraising for extraordinary causes around Greater Boston.  We believe that in addition to giving to deserving charities, these … Continue reading →

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WE ARE ALL RUNNERS THIS YEAR Campaign for the Boston Marathon

Posted on 4/4/14 by Kirstan Barnett

We Are All Runners This Year Campaign for the 2014 Boston Marathon “Let’s find everyone running for a Greater Boston charity in this year’s Marathon.  And thank them.  Because in Boston we run together.” The 2014 Boston Marathon is in large … Continue reading →

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So What Happens At A Rocket Launch?

Posted on 3/23/14 by Kirstan Barnett

The Science Club for Girls has teamed with volunteers from Aurora Flight Science’s in Cambridge, MA to mentor girls in the engineering of rockets.  Science Club for Girls is a nonprofit organization based in Cambridge, MA that offers extensive, deeply … Continue reading →

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We Built Earthquake-Proof Shelters and Learned GRIT at the Museum of Science

Posted on 3/17/14 by Kirstan Barnett

What did we learn during our visit to the Museum of Science? In addition to engaging in the challenge of teaming up to design mini “earthquake proof” buildings, we heard from Dr. Christine Cunningham, who founded and directs the Engineering … Continue reading →

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RAW Art Works’ Space to “Gather” Is in the News

Posted on 3/14/14 by Kirstan Barnett

For 25 years, RAW Art Works, an art gallery and presentation space, has been a powerful place for kids in Lynn to create art, learn, emerge,  grow confident, prepare for college, spring forward. And now, with the help of a … Continue reading →

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We Are Ready to Help End the Sex Trafficking of Young Girls. Now. Will You Join Us?

Posted on 2/25/14 by Kirstan Barnett

SheGives supports My Life My Choice, which is the only nonprofit in Greater Boston focused on preventing the sex trafficking of young girls, and assisting young girls who want out of the life.  It is a survivor-led, groundbreaking initiative.  As … Continue reading →

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SheGives Smart Conversations: Thoughts on Evaluating Nonprofits

Posted on 2/10/14 by Kirstan Barnett

Founding Board Member Laura Gassner Otting moderated conversations with two of Boston’s most insightful philanthropic leaders, Theresa Ellis and Susan Musinsky,  at workshops for SheGives members.  Laura founded one of the most highly respected national nonprofit executive search firms in the … Continue reading →

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BUILD’s Entrepreneur Teams Galvanize SheGives Members

Posted on 2/7/14 by Kirstan Barnett

Ayele Shakur, Executive Director of BUILD’s Greater Boston program, and six of BUILDinBoston’s student entrepreneur teams galvanized SheGives members at our recent SheGives nonprofit event night for BUILD, which was generously hosted by Ropes & Gray. “We engage kids in … Continue reading →

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What Are You Doing With Your GlobeGrant Check? We’ve Eight Great Ideas. The SheGives Slate.

Posted on 1/26/14 by Kirstan Barnett

My Life My Choice.  College Bound Dorchester.  TeachPlus :: T3 Initiative.  RAW Art Works.  Lovin’ Spoonfuls.  Museum of Science Engineering is Elementary.   BUILD.  Science Club for Girls.  Please give to one of the nonprofits on the SheGives slate with … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought: SheGives Gives Some Loving to Lovin’ Spoonfuls

Posted on 12/19/13 by Kirstan Barnett

Executive Director of Lovin’ Spoonfuls, Ashley Stanley, delivered a stirring talk on food rescue to SheGives members at Myers+Chang in Boston’s South End, while SheGives Founding Member Joanne Chang served up her own sustaining thoughts. Lovin’ Spoonfuls was founded in … Continue reading →

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