Rev. Nancy J. Farrell
What’s a cause you’re passionate about and why?
My “cause” and raison d'être is the love of God and serving my neighbor or humankind (for as long as I am able) with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love.
How did you first get involved with Causewave?
My involvement with Causewave spans many projects and many years but started back in 2011 when I was the Pastor of Western Presbyterian Church in Palmyra and we went through a brand development process.
I was so impressed with the work accomplished that I recommended you to other nonprofits and became a donor. Let’s just say the rest is history!
What motivated you to become a donor?
The integrity of your work: the inclusion of leadership, groupthink, and respect for different styles of leadership. Your commitment to professionalism, ongoing development, and mission of the nonprofit organization sector. It’s important for me to note that Causewave has invested time in me. The personal touch meant a great deal during a difficult time. Donors become investors in your organization when you invest in persons.
Most recently, I am grateful to be working on the Race and Media project. There is much we can do to build a better future for the Greater Rochester community, and for the world.
What excites you most about the future of Greater Rochester?
Cultural diversity and the number of people who are working toward building bridges and having folks from different backgrounds sit down at the same table. The challenges here are not that we are different from larger cities, but that we are a small enough community to break down some of the traditional barriers and chip away at entrenched habits. “We don’t have it all together but together we have it all.” We can work together so that our future is better for all.
Why do you think Causewave’s work is important?
Nonprofit does not mean unprofessional. And we need the best “continuing education” we can get!
What does it mean to you to be “a catalyst for meaningful change”?
I know it when I see it; Causewave does it and it takes all of us, including me, to be a catalyst for meaningful change. I love the process!
What’s your favorite thing about Rochester?
The willingness of people to invest in nonprofit activities and volunteer for service in the community; the value placed on service in the Greater Rochester Community. Greater Rochester has a wealth of talent, activities, and possibilities. I love the city and I love my country life and little congregation in Huron. I love that within a 30-mile radius, I can experience all that God has to share in creation without getting stuck in traffic!