May 2nd, 2008
We’re reaching the end of National Volunteer Week, the annual commemoration of those special people who provide countless nonprofits with crucial sweat equity. Points of Light & Hands On Network wants to keep that recognition going year-round. The organization lists as its core mission "to inspire, equip and mobilize people to take action that changes […]
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April 27th, 2008
Oprah’s hopelessly misguided take on giving. | Chronicle of Philanthropy
The underwhelming fundraising conference circuit, and some suggestions for reform. | NonProfit Times, Donor Power Blog
Do nonprofits do enough to vet their volunteers? | National Center for Victims of Crime
Can the nonprofit sector define a universal data model when it comes to customer relationship management? | […]
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April 26th, 2008
National Volunteer Week begins Monday, and the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, USA Freedom Corps, the Corporation for National and Community Service, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington will gather in D.C. for a photo op and kick-off event. As is customary, organizers have gathered some star power to add […]
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April 13th, 2008
Volunteering skills instead of sweat. | Boston Globe
Want to work for a nonprofit but aren’t sure doing what? Consider these jobs. | CareerBuilder.com/CNN.com
How to use YouTube to promote your cause. | Wild Apricot Blog
Don’t forget about this month’s b5 Business Channel contest.
It’s wicked easy to subscribe to 501(c) Files feeds: Just click here and follow […]
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April 11th, 2008
Talk about ambitious. Greg McHale thinks he’s found a win-win-win-win way for:
Nonprofits to reach greater numbers of donors, volunteers, and event participants
People to discover new ways to contribute to the causes they believe in
Media companies to earn more advertising revenue
Corporations to increase the visibility of their giving programs
McHale is the founder and CEO of good2gether, […]
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February 16th, 2008
“This is a great service. People can stay in their homes and still be served nice meals, and this should give all drivers a good feeling. It is a good service. I believe in it.”
Those are the words of Marilyn Fraser, who, with her husband, just retired after driving for Meals on Wheels of Hamilton […]
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