Network for Good

If you've worked with, been trained by, purchased services from, received an email from or heard of Network for Good, there's a good chance one or more of the names below will sound familiar. But, do you know which member of our West Coast team was a singing server? Or who on the Central team served in the Peace Corps? 

Read on to get to know us a little better. Put a name to a face. Get a sense for our fashion sense. Most of all, enjoy peeking behind the curtain for a second to get to know the real us and find out how to contact us with any questions you have about our online fundraising and email marketing services.

• East Region
• Central Region
• West Region

And What About Life Before Network for Good?
Charles worked in the corporate sector providing computer consulting and training services to major organizations such as the University of California San Francisco, Kaiser and Williams-Sonoma. 

What Charles Has Got to Show for the "Before" Time:
A Bachelor's degree in Communications Arts from University of Wisconsin-Madison.

When Charles is not Networking for Good...
He enjoys reading sci-fi, bicycling and going on hikes with his partner.

Charles Would Like to Give a Shout-out to:
"I really enjoy the work of Global Exchange which advocates for social justice."

An Open-mic Moment with Charles:
"I believe that meditation, mindfulness and being present is the way to go."

And What About Life Before Network for Good?
"I worked for several hi-tech market research and consulting companies helping customers with strategic planning. I also started a company that advised banks on Mergers and Acquisitions in the telecom sector."

What Tim's Got to Show for the "Before" Time:
A Bachelor's Degree in International Business (with a minor is German, danke schön) from the University of Scranton.

When Tim's not Networking for Good...
He enjoys playing golf, fishing, gardening and reading biographies.

 "I am truly biased and will admit it. My wife works for this organization and as a former smoker I can truly appreciate the work they do to help protect people from the dangers of second-hand smoke as well as the work they do to prevent kids from starting to smoke. It is truly a David and Goliath story, and thanks to the work they do, generations to come will enjoy a healthier world."

Favorite Quote:
"Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one's belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one's right to believe, and obey, his own conscience." - Viktor Frankl

(Email Annie or call 888.284.7978 x714)

EAST REGION
(CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT)

REGION CONTACT: 888.284.7978 x742 

 ( Email Ted or call 888.284.7978 x744)

"I realized my passion was in the mission and service of organizations working for social good."

And What About Life Before Network for Good?
Ted worked in various sales and marketing positions at for-profit companies, most recently construction equipment and supply sales.

What Ted's Got to Show for the "Before" Time:
A Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education/History from Mount St. Mary's College (now Mount St. Mary's University). 

When Ted's not Networking for Good...
He spends as much time as possible with his family, especially his daughter Grace (she is pretty darn cute). He is also very active with the Frederick Rugby Club as a coach, fan and semi-retired player.

Ted Would Like to Give a Shout-out to:
"I truly feel that the men & women who serve our country and their families deserve all of our support & assistance. The sacrifice and risks that they take when our country calls upon them are truly remarkable. I feel honored & privileged to help these amazing people!"

Dennis Barongan 
( Email Dennis or call 888.284.7978 x721)

Why Dennis Joined Network for Good:
"To help non-profit organizations achieve their missions." (He's almost a one-man mission statement on his own-impressive, eh?)

And What About Life Before Network for Good?
Dennis worked for Clear Channel Media and AOL, and brings with him an extensive sales and customer service background in digital and traditional advertising.

What Dennis Has to Show for the "Before" Time:
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia "The Best University Ever" Tech.

When Dennis isn't Networking for Good...
He enjoys martial arts, golf, snowboarding, surfing (whether it be wave-, couch- or TV-), sleeping, eating and being merry.

Dennis Would Like to Give a Shout-out to:
"My martial arts school got involved in helping them raise $16,000 last year."

"Take my hand, we'll make it I swear. Whoa Oh!" Keep livin' on a prayer, brother.

(Email Leah or call 888.284.7978 x722)

Doing good makes me feel happy…and happiness is contagious! The world needs more happy people.

A healthy mix of work and travel. I worked in corporate sales and consulting, taking every available opportunity to schlep my backpack overseas. I’ve visited over 40 countries and lived for a year or longer in Denmark, France, Italy, and Israel (where I am a dual citizen). I speak 6 languages and am proud to say that I have never met a stranger.

I double majored in International Economics and French and double minored in Judaic Studies and Spanish at University of Kentucky. GO C-A-T-S! Also, I am a certified 200 HR Sun Power Yoga Instructor.

I spend as much time as possible with my dog, Buddha. Hiking is a favorite activity of mine, as is taking advantage of all of DC’s fabulous museums and outdoor festivities!

United World College students and Alumni! I graduated from UWCAD 98-00!

“I had nothing to offer anyone but my own confusion.” -Kerouac

(Email Casey or call 888.284.7978 x720)

The 52nd Street Project is dedicated to the creation and production of new plays for, and often by, kids between the ages of nine and eighteen that reside in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood in New York City. The Project does this through a series of unique mentoring programs that match kids with professional (and volunteer!) theater artists. During my time volunteering with The Project, I worked and vacationed with stars from stage and screen and loved it every time I witnessed the self discovery and empowerment performing and writing brought to these children. Through the generous gifts of celebrity donors and alumnae, they were recently able to move into their own amazing custom space right on W 52 Street and 10th Ave!

 

Casey Would Like to Share a Few Words in Her Open-mic Moment:

“Don’t Dream It, Be It!” - Rocky Horror Picture Show

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CENTRAL REGION
(AL, AR, FL, GA, IA,  IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX,WY, WI, WV)

REGION CONTACT: 888.284.7978 x739 

( Email Benesha or call 888.284.7978 x738)

I was eager to be part of an organization whose values reflect my own as far as the importance of supporting the aspirations of amazing nonprofits.

I worked primarily for nonprofits arts organizations, most recently as a Fine Arts Consultant for the National Symphony Orchestra at The Kennedy Center.

I was one of the happiest people on campus at Haverford College studying Philosophy with a minor in Africana studies before venturing off to Harvard Divinity School.

I’m either running or working out, at a concert, dancing the night away, eating some great vegan, gluten-free food, or hanging out with the coolest person in the world, my little sister Benita.

Whitman-Walker Clinic: Whitman-Walker Clinic provides many wonderful much-needed services to underrepresented people who find it nearly impossible to get the care and support they need. For those struggling to meet the challenges of living with HIV/AIDS, Whitman Walker Clinic has done amazing work over the years.

"The Greatest Gift that you could ever give another is the gift of your expectation of their success."

( Email Laura or call 888.284.7978 x737)

Sports, reading, cooking or being out with friends having a great time.

N Street Village in Washington D.C. They work with homeless and low income women to give them the tools they need for self-sufficiency and self respect. To me there is nothing more powerful than someone discovering their own worth and as the first organization I ever volunteered with, they introduced me at a young age to social good in action.

"We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other person can be." --Jane Austen

(Email Merissa or call 888.284.7978 x736)

Side by Side serves families with a seriously ill child. Many of whom travel to Seattle for specialized medical care and have no friends/family around them. Often they have other younger kids that have been brought along and parents who are still trying to work in other areas. Side by Side volunteers support families through companionship,<!--[endif]-->

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff. – Robin Benitez (my mom)

Benjamin DeBonis
( Email Benjamin or call 888.284.7978 x748)

Why Benjamin Joined Network for Good:
"I was on a spiritual journey. I did an Idealist.org search and my interest in value-based work/service matched Network for Good's ethos."

A native San Francisco Bay Area resident, he bounced around temp jobs and traveling. He has worked in education, mentoring, homeless services, landscaping, construction, political campaigning and various office positions. During his travels, Ben studied ancient teachings of the mind, body and spirit connection; Taoism, Zen Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Jewish Mysticism, yoga and Qi Gong.

What Benjamin's Got to Show for the "Before" Time:
A Bachelor's degree in History and Comparative Studies of Revolutions from Brown University.

When Benjamin's not Networking for Good...
"Mind, body, spirit practices - friends, family, cooking, sports watching / playing, leisure activities - cards, story telling, word games, Comedy Central shows, movies, music, dancing, biking, ... long walks on the beach" (and perhaps getting caught in the rain?).

Benjamin Would Like to Give a Shout-out to:
"Home to my bar mitzvah and Hebrew school... and they're a Custom DonateNow user!"

Benjamin Would Like to Share a Few Words in His Open-mic Moment:
"empty empty, happy happy."

Velma Hutchins
(Email Velma or call 888.284.7978 x747)

Why Velma joined Network for Good:
"I believe in helping non-profits. And, Network for Good seems like a really hip place to be." (We are pretty fun; I'm not going to lie.)

And What About Life Before Network for Good?
"I was a recruiter for the world's largest staffing firm with a focus in accounting and finance."

What Velma Has Got to Show for the "Before" Time:
A Bachelor's in Political Science from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

When Velma is not Networking for Good...
"I am an extreme foodie-I love to cook and to eat. Other interests include reading, engaging in political discourse, training for a triathlon, listening to music and taking long walks."

Velma Would Like to Give a Shout-out to:
"One of my passions is feeding people-especially those in need. Every weekend I serve hundreds of meals to the homeless and those who need assistance. There is nothing like seeing somebody who is hungry able to eat."

Joe Engle
(Email Joe  or call 888.284.7978 x740)

Why Joe Joined Network for Good:
"I loved the idea of being a consultant and bringing my nonprofit fundraising knowledge to thousands of nonprofit organizations without the risks associated with being an independent consultant. Having worked in both nonprofit association membership and fundraising development, I bring a real-life consultative and empathetic approach to our customers."

Joe's fundraising career can be traced back to his teenage years when he raised money to go on 3 international and 2 US work projects before the age of 20. Joe is conversant in Mandarin and Spanish and has traveled on international work projects as well as across the United States to duty stations while serving in the US Navy for 6 years.

What Joe Has Got to Show for the "Before" Time:
Joe is working toward completion of his Master's degree in Nonprofit Administration from the University of San Francisco. He's already attained a Bachelor of Arts in International Business and Spanish from Grove City College, and completed both Basic and Intermediate levels of Mandarin Chinese at the Defense Language Institute.

When Joe is not Networking for Good...
For fun, Joe likes to try out new recipes in his kitchen, to maintain his container garden, and to stretch his vocal chords at the local karaoke club (did you miss the note about his singing-waiter days?). Joe is also the consummate networker, especially with groups like the World Affairs Council Mandarin speaking group and Oriented.com.

Joe Would Like to Give a Shout-out to:
"I want to give a shout-out to the organization on which I am a board member - The Wah Mei Preschool - which was successful in purchasing property within the last year on which we'd like to build our own preschool."

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