Nick Hardesty

About Nick Hardesty

Our Mission Statement: Human Dignity We bring hope, health and human dignity to…

Experience

1. Development Director

   Giving The Basics

   Feb 2021 — Present

   Giving the Basics brings hope, health and human dignity to struggling children and adults through procurement, fulfillment and distribution of hygiene products.Our StoryGiving the Basics started in the Midwest in 2011 when a small group of people came together to help a family in need. The family was struggling to make ends meet. They were requesting donations from the local pantry but their basic necessities of life like shampoo, toothpaste, laundrydetergent, diapers and toilet paper were not available. These products were not covered by government assistance programs. The family was too embarrassed to ask for these items from other sources, so sadly they went without. The concerned group of people decided something needed to change. They pooled their resources and agreed to help the family until they were able to help themselves. Giving the Basics was born.Now entering its 11th year, Giving the Basics has grown by teaming with more than 800 school, pantry and non-profit locations to distribute personal care items in the KC area and throughout the country. We are distributing over products each month that provide access to over people. These hygiene items immediately help low-income families with small children, students, battered women, veterans, senior citizens, former inmates and those marginalized in our community. Our services provide products that allow children to attend school feeling fresh, confident and hopeful for a brighter future. Our products help young adults address issues needed to gain employment and have an opportunity for improved health. We serve children and families of all ethnicities and religious beliefs.

Skills

• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Career Counseling
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Classroom
• Nonprofits
• Educational Leadership
• Program Evaluation
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Organizational Development
• Resume Writing
• Student Development
• Editing
• Social Media
• Academic Advising
• Social Networking
• Student Engagement
• Teaching
• Entrepreneurship
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Adult Education
• Leadership Development
• Powerpoint
• Admissions
• Career Development
• Coaching
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Higher Education
• Non-Profits
• Customer Service
• Workshop Facilitation