As college graduation loomed just a few months away, my friends and I were going through a very stressful process: the job search. In addition to questions like ÂAm I
qualified? or ÂWill anyone want to hire me?Â, questions such as ÂTo what kind of company can I commit? kept me
up at night. I knew I couldn't work for an organization whose philosophy did not seem right to me. GoogleÂs ÂDonÂt
Be Evil principle, which permeates everything the company does, is what made me look twice. Now that IÂve been here for almost a year, it's
initiatives like Google Grants, a program I regularly volunteer with as an AdWords specialist, that
have confirmed for me again and again that IÂve picked the right place for me.
Earlier this week, I conducted an AdWords seminar for a group of non-profit representatives in North Carolina. Talking to them about the marketing challenges that their
organizations face, I realized just how much of an impact Google Grants makes for each of these organizations. When marketing dollars are not only scarce, but even non-existent
in a small non-profit organization, a free AdWords account can really mean the difference between sustaining a volunteer base and
having to close its doors. Recognizing this, I can say with confidence that no matter how busy I get with my primary job at Google, I will always find time to be a Google Grants
volunteer.
As far as I am concerned, the Google Grants program really takes that ÂDonÂt Be Evil principle to a whole different level. The amount of passion and commitment that I've seen amongst the Grants team is one thing that makes me confident in standing behind GoogleÂs philosophy. To me, itÂs simple: when you
know that you can make a difference, thereÂs no choice but to get inspired  and get involved.
Posted by Sasha Kukunova, Boston AdWords Team
Category: Grants Program.
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