A Passion for Giving – EP 8: Spirit of Huntington Art Center
By Aline Wealth Management on July 30, 2020
In today’s episode, Peter welcomes guests from the Spirit of Huntington Art Center—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides students with special needs and Veterans the opportunity for art and creative expression that can transform their lives. Joining Peter are Executive Director Michael Kitakis and Chairman of the Board Mark Wittenberg.
Before coming on as full-time as Executive Director, Michael Kitakis owned a marketing agency on Long Island for over 20 years and has been in the marketing and advertising field since 1984. He has been involved in many community activities and fundraising events around Long Island. Michael’s love for creativity, art, and teaching has fueled his passion for leading the many initiatives happening at SOH as he spends countless hours creating and recreating programs for students, teachers, and clients.
Mark Wittenberg began as one of the first sculpture students at The Spirit of Huntington when it opened in January 2011 and has worked his way through the ranks to become Chairman of the Board. Mark is a Huntington-based architect who has been in business for over 17 years and has been involved with several nonprofits.
Michael and Mark join the podcast to discuss SOH initiatives and how their fee-for-service programming is providing job opportunities for students with special needs.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- How did Spirit of Huntington come to be?
- What are some of the programs being offered and how do these same programs engage students?
- How was the fee-for-service program developed and what has SOH learned since its implementation?
- What are some ways in which a nonprofit can work with both the board and volunteers to help expand the fundraising strategy?
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