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“Evaluation findings show that [UpStart] is filling the need for education, support, and guidance to both “true” start-ups and to more experienced organizations." -- JESNA Study 2008 "It is so great to have structure and community around what can often be a very solitary thing. Through UpStart's regular coaching, presentations and social events, I feel like a more effective and connected entrepreneur." -- Sarah Lefton, Founder and Executive Producer, G-dcast “Being part of the UpStart program has kick-started our development process and helped us transform our ideas to move forward to becoming a fully functioning and sustainable organization. Connections UpStart has helped us forge have been invaluable.” – Zelig Golden, Wilderness Torah “Barbara Reiss, UpStart’s Business Specialist, is always accessible and clearly dedicated to helping us. She is really here for us, which has made a real difference in getting our work done.” -- Jake Hamlin, Mitzvah on the Rocks “UpStart has made great connections for Fair Trade Judaica. Also, the quality of workshop teachers is stellar.” – Ilana Schatz, Fair Trade Judaica “I feel much more competent as a non-profit manager.” – Sara Bamberger, Bay Area Learning Initiative "Without the process [UpStart] outlined, I was going to have to fold it up. Now, I’m being contacted for services by educators from across the country!" -- Gesher Calmenson, Director, Remember Us "Without the process [UpStart] outlined, I was going to have to fold it up. Now, I’m being contacted for services by educators from across the country!" -- Gesher Calmenson, Director, Remember Us "I was struggling alone. [UpStart] ended my isolation." -- Rabbi Bridget Wynne, Executive Director, Jewish Gateways "...thank you so much for all that you have done for Friendship Circle. Last year: setting up the business plan and all the hours helping us organize Friendship Circle. This year: the marketing time with Mariana and the fundraising time with Liz and continued coaching with Barbara. And thank you for keeping it affordable!." -- Ezzy & Nechama Schusterman, Founders, Bay Area Friendship Circle |