Just yesterday marked the end of my CAPS Fellowship at NPH USA as we hosted the 2016 Football Legends Classic at the Biltmore Country Club in Barrington, IL. Our staff was joined by 28 former NFL players, many of whom are in the Hall of Fame, to raise money for our children in Matamoros, Mexico. It was amazing to see how many families and friends came out to golf with these NFL Pros in support of our organization. We had over 150 guests join us on the course; the most attendees we’ve ever had. And just like that, all the hard work, time and dedication came to life. It’s an amazing feeling to see how all the pieces fit together and worked like a well oiled machine. The day was filled with energy and excitement as we saw the results unravel before us. As part of our dinner program, we video […]

Contrary to the typical face-paced world we live in, at NPH USA we take things a bit slower. Week 1: Let’s get to know about NPH USA. Orient yourself to the history. Learn the daily grind. Memorize the “elevator speech.” NPH USA is a non for profit organization that provides healthcare, education and housing to orphaned, abandoned or otherwise at risk children in nine countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. Week 2: Learn how to use all the fancy office machines. (They stuff and seal envelopes for you!) Remember how to do all those cool tricks on Microsoft Excel and Word (mail merge is a label wizard). Figure out how not to make the printer mad. Week 3: Pick a project and go. Gala or Golf-outing? Why not both?! Make a timeline. Set deadlines. Set-up meetings. Draft letters to sponsors. Use cool editing skills from week 2 to make an […]