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“Powered by Professionals
provides an outlet for caring, dedicated professionals
to match their skills and passions to a cause. Run
with tremendous skill and unparalleled compassion,
working with them has given me the opportunity to
maximize my time and efforts for a greater good,
and to belong to a strong community of like-minded
individuals. I cannot thank them enough for including
me on their journey.”
Laurie
Baker – Member of the Board of Directors
of Live, Love and Laugh and Director of Corporate
Communications, Forbes |
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From left to right, PBP staff and volunteers :
(Back Row from Left)
Jules Greenwald, Darren Port, Christine Rontal, Nicole Reilly, Elisa Lyew, Ken Grosso
(Front Row from Left)
Karen O'Malley, Cortney Smith, Liza Gimzelberg, Jessica Williams and Annie Bonner.
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Mission
Our mission is to help make the world a better place by connecting
people to volunteer opportunities that have meaning to them
or by assisting them in creating and managing their own charitable
organization.
Vision
Our vision is to provide connections among individuals, families
and companies to charitable organizations around the world resulting
in donations exceeding $1 billion.
Our
Story
Kenneth
J. Grosso Chief Executive Officer, and Darren
W. Port, President, started Powered by Professionals
in January of 2002 to help promote the importance of giving
back to the community.
Powered by Professionals was founded on the principal that there
is no such thing as a "self made" man or woman. At
one time or another, we all need others in our life to help
us through the ebbs and flows that life deals to us.
The word "Professionals" in the company name is very
important. Ken and Darren’s definition of a true "Professional"
is a first class type of person that understands that an abundant
life is the result of taking the time to give back to others.
It is these "Professionals" that enhance all of our
lives and make this world a better place, thus; our lives and
communities are powered by professionals that understand
the importance of giving back to others.
Ken and Darren have a tremendous amount of experience in fundraising,
finance, starting and managing businesses, event planning, sales,
marketing and networking. The common ingredient to success in
all of these areas has been their ability to surround themselves
with extraordinary people and to develop deep and lasting relationships.
To date, their company has touched many lives all over the world.
By the end of 2006, the company will have raised over $7 million
for charities and have connected over 1,000 volunteers to charities
that have meaning to them. A full client roster can be found
by clicking here.
Funds have been raised to create programs for a variety of causes
throughout the world that have benefited millions of people.
Some of the charitable causes we work with include Lyme disease,
melanoma, bereavement counseling for children that have lost
a loved one, breast cancer, scholarships, hunger, service and
assistance animals and brain cancer among others.
Please feel free to explore the website and do your part to
make the world a better place by allowing us to help you get
connected to a charitable cause that has meaning to you.
Management
Ken
and Darren
have recruited a very talented management team to help them
execute upon their vision all of whom are passionate and well
educated in regards to philanthropy. Please click on the names
below to learn more about these talented Professionals.
Annie Bonner – Director of Events
Christine Rontal – Director of Marketing and Grantwriting
Karen O'Malley – Communications Manager
Cortney Smith – Events Coordinator
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The True Professionals Spring 2007
The True Professionals Summer 2007
The True Professionals Fall 2007 |
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