The Staff of Agape Foundation (L to R) : Nicole Hsiang (Development Associate), Karen Topakian (Executive Director), Nina Dessart (Administrative Director) Photo by Bob Hsiang
Dear Friends,
After two fulfilling years of working as the Development Associate for the Agape Foundation, I’m sad to announce that I’ll be leaving my position at the end of the year. I am incredibly grateful to the staff of Agape for having nurtured my growth as a grassroots fundraiser for social justice. Although I’m moving on from the organization, my commitment to working for social change only strengthens with time.
It was a pleasure to work with my friends and colleagues, Karen Topakian and Nina Dessart. One would never know that all of the Foundation’s accomplishments are achieved by a team of three. Like most non profit organizations, we wear multiple hats, filling in the gaps when needed to make sure everything gets done. Instead of a place of scarcity, we work from the abundance of our hearts.
Fundraising is not easy, and I wouldn’t be able to do it if I wasn’t passionate about the Agape Foundation’s mission and work. I believe that funding local, emerging grassroots organizations working for social change will create the world we envision. A world where ordinary people can make a difference. And that’s why we raise money from you, and you, and you. We’re building a mass movement for peace and justice.
To every donor of Agape, I thank you for being a daily affirmation of my work. There is no greater motivation than knowing the power of generosity.
With extreme gratitude,
Nicole Hsiang