Hello from your Giving Coordinator

As the See Beautiful Giving Coordinator, I have the distinct privilege of seeing beautiful every day. Becoming a part of the See Beautiful family has certainly shifted the way I see beautiful in myself and in the world around me.

I am more open to seeing the good in people. I no longer feel like my idealistic perspective of the world is naive. But, it also goes deeper than that, for me.

Through the See Beautiful Grant, I’ve learned about countless non-profit organizations that are seeing and creating beautiful in their communities. Being a small part of their story and impact has also left its impact on me.

First, they are changing lives. Non-profit leaders, volunteers, and community members work together to meet the needs of people and animals, to improve their quality of life, and to strengthen communities.

The potential of one action to change a life is real and inspiring. And it happens every day in places where good people are doing good work.

Seeing a child express herself through dance on a stage is beautiful.

Seeing a family read books together is beautiful.

Seeing a child have the opportunity to go to school is beautiful.

Supporting a family struggling through a terminal medical diagnosis is beautiful.

And the list goes on and on.

Hi! I'm Jannan, your See Beautiful Giving Coordinator!

Seeing beautiful in the impact of non-profits in their communities is undeniable, but I’ve also been amazed to see how leaders use their distinct gifts and expertise to positively impact the world. Their courage to make a difference has inspired me beyond measure. It’s encouraged me to get clear on my own gifts and ability to leave an impact on the world.

So, what does it mean to see beautiful? Sure, “seeing beautiful” can be a bit esoteric. There isn’t one definition. In fact, the truly incredible part of seeing beautiful is that each person gets to define that for herself.

But, I will say this. You know beautiful when you see it. And now that my eyes are open to it, I see it everywhere.

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Jannan Poppen, See Beautiful Giving Coordinator