IN NEED OF DIAGNOSIS INC (INOD)
06/24/10
Orlando, FL USA
Marianne Genetti, the founder of INOD has been a valuable board member of our organization, Birth Defect Research for Children for many years. During this time, she conceived the idea of starting a nonprofit (INOD) that would focus on assisting individuals with undiagnosed diseases. As the driving force behind INOD, Marianne has almost single-handedly taken the idea from the concept stage to a fully functioning nonprofit that is helping people from all over the world.
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... As a founder and director of a nonprofit, I was asked to serve on INOD's Advisory Board to provide guidance on the organization's development.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... Marianne and I have been able to assist each other with the growth and development of INOD and Birth Defect Research for Children.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... Work to influence medical schools to develop a speciality in diagnostics. Assist thousands of individuals suffering from health problems that have not been diagnosed.
Ways to make it better!
- If I had to make changes to this organization, I would… As with all new nonprofit organizations, INOD needs to develop a funding base that will allow the organization to add staff and programs. Marianne is working on this by attending fund raising seminars and training sessions.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... Building a funding base.
MY ROLE: I was a Board Member & Advisory Board Member