People Comments

Please find below some comments by people who participated in the training courses organized by Philanthropy Centro Studi.

• “The training path turned out to be useful for those Organizations of Voluntary Work which had to draw up for the first time their Financial Statements and Social Reporting. In fact it provided the fundamental knowledge for a correct drawing up and highlighted their value and importance as an information tool. The interest emerged mainly for the activities in which participants were divided in groups, compared their ideas and treated practical cases, as they felt more involved. There was a positive result also for the Service Centre for the Voluntary Work, even though lessons concerned knowledge acquired through the passing of the years, during participants’ work.”
• “I will not forget the experience lived during the two days course… Thanks to the Professor professionalism and to the 24 other enthusiastic participants… Many thanks to everybody!” 
• “I followed the course in Torino, as a working member of one of the participating Cooperatives. Until a year and half ago I had never heard about fundraising. It was an interesting and surprising discovery which has allowed me to know a new world and deepen my knowledge of the social field, which I had already started to study at the University and to know in the work world. I thank Professor Melandri and Antonella for what they have transmitted to us, above all passion and enthusiasm.”
• “Oh yes… Also in Ragusa we inaugurated the debate on fundraising… and, of course, who could make it better than Professor Melandri? Many people participated in the training days and the interest was no doubt unanimous. “
• “After the training day I could share with just a few friends because of the lack of time I was very satisfied and serene. Maybe it was the first time in three years I felt we all agreed with each other. The majority of doubts was clarified, but it is important to still have other doubts, as we can reason and ask ourselves questions. My impression was that, at the end of the day, we were united and ready for a change. We were not afraid anymore of changing (or just a little bit). Because change does not mean betraying ourselves, but rather enriching our identity. We understand that we have to work hard, but we want to do it, all together. I thank everyone who has given me/us the opportunity to grow and mature. ”
• “Dear Prof. Melandri, thank you for your extraordinary course which gave me the desire to start again, your clarity of explanation and your approach to fundraising aroused my enthusiasm.” G.B.
• “… an extraordinary course, Professor’s energy and ability to capture and hold our attention permitted the creation of an authentic work. Many thanks!” A.M.
• “… Prof Melandri, thanks for your professionalism… for the wonderful life experience of these days; thanks for the humanity you showed in each moment. You are an example of life and I hope to be at the height of your expectations.” F.F.
•  "… Hello Prof, well done! You were able to overcome my distrust, perplexities and, above all, you were able to let me believe in myself and in my abilities. This was very important to me, and if I think about it when I’m discouraged and disheartened, it encourages me. I thank you very much for this, and also because you helped me in many ways.” C.M.
• “… I wanted to thank you for this wonderful course. It was a very useful experience on a human, training and professional level and I met special people who share my dream… that is, to transform this world in a better place.” M.P.
• “I have learnt many things, from all points of view: content, knowledge and methods to face situations. Good teachers, a program which was never boring and always up-to-date. Group works stimulated me a lot and were very interesting exchange moments. I would like to work in a nonprofit organization composed by the 33 course participants! Many thanks..” G.B.
• "What should I say? A little melancholy for the end of the 3 days course… They were very intense on a professional but above all on a human level… a great professor and many wonderful people with whom to share many things… I’m happy this will not finish with the course…” F.M.
• “Professor Melandri has taught us that fundraising gives you the opportunity to do good. This course taught us theory and technique, which allow us to become true professionals.” L.P.
•  The course has given me no doubt a series of technical competencies I’m applying in my work together with passion and abilities to build relations.” F.B.