Being a nonprofit board member doesn't have to be limited to fiduciary oversight and fundraising. James Hagy, a board member of Family Focus, added something a bit, say...magical! Family Focus is a Chicago nonprofit that provides ...READ»
The limitless access to information today has created a more educated consumer base. Truth and transparency have become de facto for businesses. Consumers no longer buy just a product or service. They are committing to brands and ...READ»
In a values-driven company, it's relatively easy to engage employees: they sign up and show up for our annual global service days, use their Path of Service benefit (paid time off to volunteer) and are actively involved in ...READ»
Craig Newmark has a new gig: As well as working on his famously successful Craigslist, he's dabbling in philanthropy. But since he doesn't have Bill Gates' piles of cash, he's using a different asset--his voice.Newmark's just ...READ»
Volunteers contribute labor worth $156 billion per year to our economy,
and their ranks are growing; HandsOn Network -- a matchmaker for
volunteers and organizations -- reported a 124% spike in interest
around MLK Day ...READ»
If you have flexibility in your personal life, this is a good time to volunteer for work projects. Sure, your day may already be super-packed, but volunteer anyways.
While it may seem like taking on extra work, the value is going to ...READ»
Both candidates used the Internet to reach America's voters. But Team Obama mastered the medium early and exploited it to the hilt: from an active texting strategy to the MyBarackObama.com social networking site. And along the way, Obama's technology strategy changed the face of politics -- and perhaps the U.S. government -- forever.READ»
