As we wind down the year it’s a great time to reflect on this year’s accomplishments and look ahead to 2012. While many for-profit and non-profit organizations have faced incredible challenges, I’m proud to share that BAF has been able to grow in many ways despite the economy.
We measure success in two ways: First, by how well we are executing on our mission, which is shown by the progress our mentees are making. Second, by how BAF is doing as an organization to sustain and expand our mission.
Many of our mentees have had a very successful year, Stacey Antine, Sarah Farzam and Ann Sheridan, to name just a few. In order to help more candidates, we have introduced the BAF Think Tank, and we have created new free educational workshops. We have grown our fan base and developed a new and expanded online presence through the use of social media such as Linked In, the BAF Blog, and our You Tube presentations. Our organization has added two new board members, Ronald Davison and Robert Steele, both of whom knew Ben and are ready to offer their expertise to our board and to our mentees.
For 2012 our focus is to continue building on the great foundation that has been established by the former and current leadership of BAF. The benefits of our program can be seen in many places, as we help entrepreneurs build their businesses, fueling the economy and job growth, and our non-profits make dramatic differences in people’s lives. We need your help in supporting our mission. Join us online and offline. We invite you to attend our workshop events and the Annual Reception on March 5th, 2012.
A special thank you to all of our supporters. Please reach out to me and share your ideas or thoughts on our new initiatives and programs. Have a healthy and a happy Holiday and New Year.
Click Here to download the BAF 2011 Annual Newsletter.