The name’s Stone, Matt Stone.

08.05.2015 |

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    If you’re a graduate thinking about a potential sector, in our current climate you won’t get rich working in the charity sector. You probably won’t even be able to afford a house, a car, or in some circumstances rent when you’re first starting out.

    So why do I work in the charity sector? After almost a decade of interning, volunteering and working for charities, non-profits and community endeavors I have been fortunate to work on some rather amazing briefs. From heading to the Philippines as a photojournalist – documenting the effects of Super Typhoon Haiyan, to conceptualising international, multi-lingual fundraising campaigns. From managing a 12-month project involving 24 branded shipping containers exhibiting pioneering design to building a 7-metre tall Christmas tree made out of bicycles for an international NGO. You don’t often get a dull moment in this profession.

    I have recently joined the MPAD team as an account manager, after a year freelancing in the land of the long white cloud. Following several Skype interviews and talks to Rachel and members of the team I’ve flown back to Cornwall and our ‘tropical’ climate.

    My first week has been as busy as I predicted. I have been designing artwork for editorial, communicating with clients, attending concept meetings, briefing interns and presenting ideas to the team. I’ve worked in the past for several design and communications agencies, and the atmosphere and welcoming environment at MPAD is second to none.

    There is certainly added fulfillment involved in working with MPAD’s clients. It makes you actually want to wake up in the morning and come into work. In this ever more cynical world, how many people can honestly say that they eagerly anticipate their working day because they know they’re helping people? Not many, I’d wager.

    I’ve always believed that design and communications can make a real difference to the community they aim to serve, and working with the amazing people at MPAD makes that sentence run true to form.

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