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This project was completed on Sep 15, 2015
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Matched with Hawwa M.
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Thank You Letter
Global Autism Project
Thank You Letter
Project details
What we need
- A well written, meaningful thank you letter (no more than 1,000 words or standard two-page letter) that effectively communicates how the donation has helped the Organization
What we have in place
- We currently have existing donor thank you letters, which should make it easy for you to get started. We also have marketing materials, and the ability to provide any other information you need.
How this will help
This project will save us $3,640 , allowing us to send 1 staff member to conduct a two week teacher training in the Dominican Republic.
Thanking our donors is an integral part of our fundraising process. It is important to us that all of our supporters are acknowledged for their generosity. This project will allow us to effectively thank our donors so that they stay connected to the organization long after their donation has been made.
Project plan
Posted by
Molly P.
Founder/CEO of the Global Autism Project
Our mission
The Global Autism Project believes that all children have the right to learn and envisions a world where all children with autism are able to reach their potential no matter where they live. Our focus is on building local capacity to serve individuals with autism and to address the lack of resources and understanding that exists in many under-served communities worldwide.
What we do
To fulfill its mission, the Global Autism Project has three key programs:
1. International Partnerships: We believe in embracing the talent and resources of the communities we serve by furnishing them with tools that engender self-reliance, sustainable development, and continued innovation. Therefore, our model is to partner with autism centers established by local individuals around the world. We currently have partnerships in Kenya, India, Indonesia, and the Dominican Republic. We have previously also worked in Ghana and Peru. Through these partnerships we train local professionals in evidence-based best practices and help them run workshops for family and community education around autism. These trainings happen on the ground 2-3 times a year as well as weekly through distance training.
2. SkillCorps: Our SkillCorps program allows professionals who have experience working with kids with autism to travel with us to visit our partners' sites and participate in hands-on training. We run 2-3 trips per partner site per year. While benefiting our partners, this also provides an invaluable experience for the professionals who travel with us, giving them the opportunity to understand the how cultural contexts affect teaching methods and to broaden their own understanding of the field.
3. Professional Development: We help aspiring BCBA's (Board Certified Behavior Analysts) around the world pass the exam and get certified. BCBA's are trained in evidence-based best practices for working with children with autism. We are currently working to partner with universities in other countries to provide classes for this.
Testimonials
Hawwa was fantastic to work with on this project. She responded well to our feedback and provided us with multiple options of thank you letters. I will definitely be working with her again!
Arshiya was a great person on staff to work with; she was so clear and communicative about the project. It's exciting to play a part in helping this organization build its capacity, more especially when the people on board are equally passionate and focused on the mission. The work of The Global Autism Project is so important when it comes to creating equal access to educational opportunities. I look forward to offering my continued support!
