Minds Matter of NYC is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing bright and motivated inner city high school students together with dedicated mentors to achieve academic excellence and expand educational horizons.
Short-term goals:
- Change more lives through thoughtful growth at existing chapters and strategic national expansion.
- Revitalize the alumni program to ensure that Minds Matter students not only enroll in college, but also successfully complete their undergraduate studies.
- Update our fundraising strategy to include national-level fundraising that channels funds to local chapters.
- Further develop partnerships with summer programs and colleges that share our commitment to supporting high-achieving, low-income students.
Long-term goals:
- Increase Minds Matter's visibility and name recognition at the national level.
- Ensure that every chapter has access to the technology necessary to make sessions relevant and efficient.
- Develop a premier alumni network that spans the country and provides current and former Minds matter students and volunteers with access to valuable connections and resources.
- Ensure that every Minds Matter student receives the funding necessary to attend the college of his/her choice.