Thursday, April 16, 2015

The Strengths of Local First Arizona


Local First Arizona has many strengths, which shows through their success as a growing non-profit organization. 

First, the organization reaches across the state for their cause. They really understand how to market their change effort, and how to entice those who are not familiar with their cause. I strongly believe this is because of the constant collaboration among the constituents of the organization, and their fearless leader. These individuals are entirely passionate about what they want to see changed in their community, and how they want to get there. 

Next, the individuals that work in the organization have areas they specialize in, but they are constantly working as a team. They are open to ideas, they collaborate, and the feed off each other. Also, they are all very encouraging of each other. I constantly hear praise given when deserved, and constructive feed back when needed. The LFA work environment is truly a great learning environment, and I really received a lot of constructive feedback that was not intimidating, and received praise that made me recognize my hard work when needed. 

Third, Local First Arizona is very involved with the community. They are involved in a wide range of event types, with a wide range of business type. They are always looking for new way to connect with new groups of individuals, and help them recognize the significance of the local community to them and their communities. Also, each individual is enthusiastic and passionate about participating in the events, which makes the experience so much better to be a part of, and for people of the community to learn.

I honestly could not sit here and say I would do anything different. I was proud to be a part of the LFA community, and their success as a non profit organization speaks about their strengths as a team, and as an organization of a change movement. 


1 comment:

  1. I know I've commented on your blog before, but I don't think I realized I had a classmate that was an intern at Local First Arizona. That's awesome!!! I don't know a ton about the organization, but I certainly support the mantra. Local First!! I am from Lawrence, KS, which is quite progressive. One of the things they have done in Lawrence is outlawed malls from the main shopping strip so that it doesn't hurt local businesses. They actually sued Wal-Mart from building a second Wal-Mart there. I think Wal-Mart won, bleh. I understand the pros and cons from shopping local, but I think the pros are stronger. I don't have to tell you!!!

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