Author Archives: Sophia Takla

Undoubtedly, your Social Impact Initiative will come up in interview. It may even be a focal point. And if you’ve done all this work… I hope that it does so you can share all about it! The first step to successfully communicating your Social Impact Initiative is creating an Elevator Pitch. This is a shortContinue reading “In Your Interview”

As a Miss America Organization Candidate, it’s not just about what you’ve done- but also what you will do with the opportunity to be a titleholder. I recommend sitting down with a pen and pencil, and taking a moment to journal over these prompts: Who am I serving right now? How could I serve themContinue reading “Goal Setting”

At the end of the day, you can’t create a successful initiative without the support of others. And it is essential that you thank the people who help you along the way. Though some may find it antiquated, people will greatly appreciate an acknowledgement of their role in your success, and a thank you noteContinue reading “The Power of a Thank You Note”

Regardless of your experience with social media, creating an Instagram, Facebook or TikTok for your initiative can be a game changer! The farther the reach of your organization, the bigger potential for donations, community involvement and collaborations with other people. But the process isn’t one size fits all! The way I see it, you haveContinue reading “Making Social Media Work for YOU!”

By this time, you’ve probably done some service! Congratulations, I am SO proud of you for taking this journey with me, and truly creating some joy in your community, from scratch. In the future, you may run into needing to prove how much you’ve raised, or how many hours you’ve served. Some schools, pageants, etc.Continue reading “PATH #2, STEP #8: Letters of Confirmation for Your Initiative”

First thing’s first… you must keep track of your donors! If you don’t keep track of who donated and how much, you won’t be able to accurately total what you raised, or properly thank those who supported you. Thankfully, I have created just the thing to help you keep track of your donors! If yourContinue reading “PATH #2, STEP #7: People are Donating… Now What!?”

Let’s be real, there’s no such thing as bad fundraising when it’s for a good cause. However, not all fundraisers were created equal. You will get out of it what you put into it. Here’s the secret sauce: PRICING: If you’re selling a product, price it appropriately. You’re probably thinking okay Sophia, duh. But whatContinue reading “PATH #2, STEP #6: Fundraising: How to Actually Make Money”