ImpactReport

2003 - 2004

Letter from the CEO and Co-Founder

What is it to have "a calling"? That burning aspiration that won't die downuntil it is explored. "I want to be that doctor in a white coat I see on TV." "I want toenrich the world with my music."Increasingly, it seems "a calling" is considered an indulgent fantasy, but not something to betaken seriously. How impractical it seems when that person craving the white doctor's coat isa poor 35-year-old woman with only a high school degree and three children to feed. What aterrible waste it seems for a college-educated Biology major to decide that his true love ismusic, and that what he really wants is to play in a band.I find it endlessly inspiring to think of NSP as being in the business of addressing callings.Where else could that woman come and confide in someone her dreams of pursuing medicinewithout being laughed out the door? Without being told that all she can hope for is life as aprep cook or a janitor? And who could better understand her hopes and dreams than thatidealistic student with his own seemingly unattainable goals of playing music?And so the magical connection between NSP clients and volunteers begins. When you thenadd to the mix NSP's intensive volunteer training, our state-of-the-art data managementsystems, and our growing network of partner agencies and employers, you have the makingsfor true success.Throughout the following pages of this year's Impact Report, you'll see just how much ourclients, volunteers, partners, and donors have accomplished this year. Since last year, we havedoubled our client numbers, opened six new offices, and contributed over $1,000,000 worth ofvolunteer services to our local office communities.As you read through all of these impressive accomplishments, I hope you'll keep in mind thatstudent and client connection, which is at the heart of the NSP model. Think back to that firstperson who took you seriously when you deigned to dream and have faith in the fact that,thanks to your support this past year, hundreds of students in NSP offices served that role forsomeone today.With gratitude,

KIRSTEN E. LODAL

NSP’s

mission

NSP's mission is to direct the energy and innovationof young people toward ensuring that all communitymembers have access to the services, opportunities,and attention that they need to pursue employment,self-sufficiency, and personal success.

NSP’s

vision

Mobilizing a Generation of Leaders

NSP is dedicated to strengthening ourcommunities and developing the leaders who willcare for them. Understanding that the youth of thiscountry will soon be responsible for itssafekeeping, NSP seeks to unite a nationalmovement of students dedicated to direct servicenow, so that the systemic challenges we inherit donot become ones we will pass on.

Table of contents

About NSP

Highlights: PY 2004

4-5

Measuring Our Impact

6-7

Voices of NSP

8-9

Local Office Reporting

Financial Review

11-13

NSP's Network