Time Well Spent

Over the past two years I have completely invested myself into this program not only for the betterment of myself, but most importantly, for my son. Mid-program I went through huge life changes: going through a divorce, becoming a single parent, relocated, my home being burglarized, switching jobs; all while attempting to complete this program and being a great mother for my son. I can admit I have shed lots of tears, become completely overwhelmed with making sure I submitted my assignments and posts on time and correct, and even contemplated taking an academic break to focus on my personal life. After talking with close friends and family I was able to refocus myself and realize God would not have allowed all this to happen without a reason and I could not give up on my dream. Overall, this Master’s experience has been life altering in numerous ways: personal, professional, and academic. I would like to thank all my professors and colleagues for being there when I needed you the most, even when you didn’t know you were my backbone and my unending support throughout this journey. I have learned so much about the profession of Early Childhood Studies: Administration, myself, and my true passion for helping and being the voice for others.

A short-term goal for myself would be to become an administrator within my current educational district in Channelview, Texas. After accomplishing that goal, I see myself becoming a leader in my community and state regarding Early Childhood Education, Development, and Success.

Again, Thank you to all of you from professors, colleagues, the technology people that I called once a month(lol), the financial aid dept, my family and friends, and everyone else that has continuously supported me and allowed me to follow my heart and passion to getting my Masters. Good luck to everyone on continuing our journey, I know we will meet one day on a professional platform!

Fran Logan

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

http://www.bread.org/---Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice urging our nation's leaders to end hunger at home and abroad.

http://www.heifer.org/--Heifer envisions a bold future as a world hunger charity, one in which more lives are transformed in a sustainable way. Their vision is to have a world where communities live together in peace and equitably sharing the resources of a healthy planet.

http://www.stophungernow.org/--Their overall organizational goal is to end hunger in our lifetime by providing food and life-saving aid to the world's most vulnerable and by creating a global commitment to mobilize the necessary resources.

I chose these three international organizations because they all embody my project goals. It was important for me to find a success blueprint and I feel I have found that model in these three groups.

VP of Strategic Partnerships
Department	Strategic Partnerships
Work Hours	FT M-F
City	Multiple
Description	SUMMARY: The Vice President of Strategic Partnerships is responsible for leading fund development efforts to financially support and enhance Feed the Children's mission, programs and goals. This position will be responsible for the creation and management of a well-coordinated, fund development plan for several areas of high-impact fundraising, including but not limited to: domestic and international Corporations, Combined Federal Campaigns and Workplace Giving programs, OKC-based Foundations and Corporations, and Special Projects initiatives. This position will oversee a team of fundraisers. The selected candidate for this position may reside in New York, Washington, D.C., or in Oklahoma City.

Education:
Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) with emphasis in business, marketing, communications or other related field or commensurate experience

Experience:
Ten years of overall experience working in high-impact foundation, corporate and major gifts relationship building and fundraising, with a demonstrated record of success in generating significant commitments from the same. Equivalent experience and success in high-impact business development and corporate sales will be considered in lieu of fundraising

7+ years of experience personally driving and managing the strategies for $1 million+ fundraising programs or campaigns or sales

5+ years of prior senior management experience