Sage Foundation nominates Jack Harris as a charity pioneer

In an effort to showcase leaders across the globe that work each day to make the world a better place, Sage Foundation has created Charity Pioneers. The chosen pioneers have been selected for the causes they promote, including entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusion, education, and well-being.

JA of Georgia's President and CEO Jack Harris has been nominated to the Charity Pioneer’s list for his outstanding leadership in transforming education. 

“I’m honored to have been chosen as one of Sage Foundation’s Charity Pioneers,” said Jack Harris, President and CEO, JA of Georgia. “The mission of the Sage Foundation, to help more people reach their true potential, aligns closely with the work we’re doing at JA of Georgia, and makes their investment and insight so valuable to our organization.”

Nominations for Charity Pioneers are open online until September 21st, 2018. Nominees have the chance to be featured on the list of Charity Pioneers and also win $5,000 of Enterprise Fund funding in the upcoming prize draw.

To find out more, and to see other nominee's inspiring stories visit Sage.

Volunteer Spotlight: Tobias Bell, Sage Software

What motivates you to volunteer? As adults, we view the issues of our society every day. To volunteer with the kids Georgia is my way of molding a better future. If I can impact our youth in a positive way, they will then use those ideals to be a great contribution to society.  

Why JA of Georgia? As an Atlanta native, being able to impact my city directly by encouraging its residents has always been a dream of mine. The image of Georgia is viewed on a national scale and JA is a huge contributor to the prestige of the state of Georgia. 

What’s your best ah-ha moment or memory with JA of Georgia? Working in JA BizTown’s Bank of America I had a young man that seemed to have no drive, no ambitions as far as his future. Just so happens he was made CEO. This young man displayed one the best illustrations of leadership I’ve seen at JA. He managed, directed his peers, he didn’t even go shopping because he wanted to make sure his business was running sufficiently. Afterwards I spoke with him and he stated he wanted to become an entrepreneur -  just showing these kids a direction can impact their lives tremendously.