Happy Presidents Day to those who celebrate! To test your knowledge on presidential history, match the following presidents with the respective nonprofit that he is formerly (or currently!) affiliated with. As we all know, many public servants are connected to the nonprofit sector, and Independent Sector is committed to deepening these relationships. Learn more about the Seat at the Table campaign, our effort to further enshrine the relationship between The White House and the charitable sector. The Executive Order on Strengthening the Nonprofit Sector and its Partnership with the Federal Government and forthcoming legislation give us the best opportunity we have had to make certain nonprofit expertise and experience is at the table. Permanently.
| 1. Bill Clinton | A. Aurora Historical Society |
| 2. Woodrow Wilson | B. World Justice Project |
| 3. Barack Obama | C. One America Appeal |
| 4. Millard Fillmore | D. Rhodes Scholarship |
| 5. Jimmy Carter | E. National Parks Foundation |
| 6. George H.W. Bush | F. Gamaliel Foundation |
Answers:
1D – Bill Clinton took advantage of the prestigious scholarship at Oxford University to study politics.
2E – Though chartered by Congress in 1967, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service was founded during Woodrow Wilson’s tenure.
3F – Barack Obama took advantage of the training offered by the Foundation to become an adept community organizer.
4A – The Aurora Historical Society operates the Millard Fillmore Presidential Site, the only remaining house of the 13th president
5B – Like many other presidents, Jimmy Carter continues to dedicate his life to public service even after the end of his presidency, including serving as an Honorary Chair of the international organization.
6C – A trick question! Along with the other four (at the time) living presidents, George H.W. Bush founded One America Appeal to raise money for hurricane victims.
