Pass the Torch for Women Monthly Mentoring Chat: Therese Niemiec

Therese Niemiec - Little Wish Foundation

Mar 21, 2017

Julie Petr chats with Therese Niemiec from Little Wish Foundation about starting and growing a non-profit organization that grants wishes for children with cancer.

Little Wish Foundation

Granting wishes in the $500-$1000 range to children battling cancer
Started by Therese’s daughter Liz when she was 16
Has currently granted 950 wishes
Operating in 13 hospitals in 7 states, with a goal to grow nationwide

Advice to Someone Wanting to Start a Non-Profit Organization

Ask questions and learn from people that have started other non-profits
Hire a good non-profit accountant
Put together a strong board of directors for guidance and leadership

Managing the Time Commitment of Running a Non-Profit Organization

It’s easy to put in the hours when you see the results and how it touches families
Her life felt complete after she started helping others
Believes that if you are able to help someone else, you should do so in some capacity
Therese is inspired by the time management skills of her own mother

Ways to Get Involved with Little Wish Foundation

Visit littlewishfoundation.org
Donate time
Donate money
Volunteer to help with an event

Phrase Therese Lives by

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. – Winston Churchill

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