Favorite Parts of Being a Philanthropy Officer at UNICEF USA
Bridget, a Philanthropy Officer at UNICEF USA, finds deep fulfillment in connecting "people who have the resources" with those in need, citing the ability to make a tangible difference in children's lives, such as providing "a child-friendly center" for displaced Ukrainian children as a particularly rewarding aspect of the role. This work allows her to channel the sadness from global crises into positive action, bridging the gap between donors and beneficiaries in a way that "moves the needle."
Philanthropy, International Development, Nonprofit, Fundraising, Resource Allocation
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Bridget Maxim
Philanthropy Officer
UNICEF USA
University of Southern California, 2013
University of Missouri St. Louis (Secondary Education); University of Southern California (MBA)
Environmental & Related Sciences
Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Sales and Client Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Connecting donors with global needs: The role involves facilitating aid delivery to those in need by connecting donors with the resources to help.
2. Witnessing impactful change: The work allows for observing firsthand the positive impact of philanthropic efforts on the lives of vulnerable populations.
3. Fulfilling work with a purpose: The position offers a deeply fulfilling experience by contributing to meaningful change and alleviating suffering worldwide.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
I really enjoy that there's both happiness and sadness to this. When I see the news and something horrible happens, like the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, or the drought happening in the Horn of Africa, it's horrible. We're all so sad that those things are happening.
But it's very heartwarming to be able to connect with people who want to make a difference and to allow them to do so. When I see all of these things happening in the world, it's easy to feel deflated.
At the same time, I get to work with people who can help move the needle and make a difference. I'm thinking of a child in Ukraine who might be displaced from their home. They can now have a child-friendly center to spend time at and just be a kid, which they wouldn't otherwise have.
That's because of funding provided by the people I'm working with in my role. I really enjoy being that connector between people who have the resources and allowing people who have needs to get their needs met. They will likely never meet each other, but I love that I get to connect these two different worlds.