Justwrite Inc
An Interscholastic WRITING Competition
Mission
As a 501(c)(3) JustWrite, Inc is committed to the power of the written word by: assisting educators in the facilitation of English Language Arts state standards by providing instructional support on the topic of creative writing, while offering a platform for networking and idea development; thus, enhancing the academic and gifted achievement of participants; working to inspire, praise, and build confidence in teens by assisting them in discovering and developing their own creative voice, through the process of multi-genre written expression and interpretation; thus, helping teens recognize the power of their words; committing to engage and recognize the importance of literacy in the communities served; while acknowledging the direct connection between reading and writing.
Ruling year
2019
Executive Director
Mr. Michael Nelson
Main address
P.O. Box 6502
Toledo, OH 43612 USA
EIN
83-4634753
NTEE code
Scholarships, Student Financial Aid, Awards (B82)
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
JustWrite, Inc works to give student writers a voice. By elevating the art of creative writing into a competitive sport, teens are pushed to explore genre, voice, and audience.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
JustWrite Ohio
The JustWrite program is unique as it is multi-tiered. At its base, it is an educational program that assists schools within the platform of the written word. JustWrite directly supports state Learning Standards particularly in writing "narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.” In addition to this, there is an opportunity for state-wide networking and professional development.
The second tier of the program is done through a multi-genre creative interpretation and written expression competition; students compose narratives and compete against other teen writers across the state at both the Regional and State level.
The third tier of the program is a commitment to literacy. Good writers are readers. By offering students and their coaches the opportunities to engage with published authors students get an inside look at the life and experiences of published authors.
JustWrite Michigan
The JustWrite program is unique as it is multi-tiered. At its base, it is an educational program that assists schools within the platform of the written word. JustWrite directly supports state Learning Standards particularly in writing "narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.” In addition to this, there is an opportunity for state-wide networking and professional development.
The second tier of the program is done through a multi-genre creative interpretation and written expression competition; students compose narratives and compete against other teen writers across the state at both the Regional and State level.
The third tier of the program is a commitment to literacy. Good writers are readers. By offering students and their coaches the opportunities to engage with published authors students get an inside look at the life and experiences of published authors.
Where we work
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of students who demonstrate writing ability
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Young adults, Adolescents
Related Program
JustWrite Ohio
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Yearly teen participants of the program
Number of competition entrants
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Young adults, Adolescents
Related Program
JustWrite Ohio
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Each year we work to increase student and school participation
Total number of competitions held
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Young adults, Adolescents
Related Program
JustWrite Ohio
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Regional and State Competition
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
In the chaos of the world, during a post-pandemic era, it is important to help the youth of our community find ways to frame themselves into the narrative of the future. The social emotional growth of today’s youth needs to be addressed, and the very act of creative composition gives them a powerful tool to build their emotional intelligence and resilience.
The JustWrite program allows for that, as students process the world around them into creative narrative pieces, they learn to exalt human nature and challenge the world around them. Writing helps students from all walks of life, to assert a measure of control and organize their experiences.
At its base, the mission of JustWrite is to empower the often overlooked and underappreciated voices of students and aid them, through practice and experimentation, to tell their creative stories, thrive, and be heard.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
To provide a interscholastic writing platform upon which students can be develop their own creative voices.
To provide opportunities for publication and celebration of student work
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The purpose of our organization is to provide an interscholastic writing competition. That has been accomplished, and not even the pandemic could stop this organization from holding tournaments for students. Currently, the program is growing, adding additional Regional tournaments in the 2023-24 season.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Currently, JustWrite, Inc has worked with over 50 school in Ohio, and the program has grown to Michigan.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Justwrite Inc
Board of directorsas of 07/10/2024
Sara Nelson
Educator
Term: 2019 - 2030
Mylene Hodges
Elizabeth Dubois
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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