Nancy Lublin
Columnist Nancy Lublin's day job is running Do Something, a not-for-profit organization inspiring and supporting 11 million youth volunteers. But she credits a decidedly adult pastime with sharpening her business ...READ»
Fighting Words
We like our columnists to stir up controversy, and Nancy Lublin certainly came through in Fast Company's first Do Something column, "No Vacancy." Readers felt strongly, both pro ("a spanking good article") ...READ»
There's always hype about the next great generation, the ones who will fix problems and shake things up. More often than not, the generation in question fails to live up to unreasonable expectations. Now it's the turn of the millennial generation to bear the load.READ»
I used to play a lot of poker. Every Friday night for nearly three years, I was at the Mayfair, a poker club in a Manhattan basement. There were big games in the other room -- with Joey Bagels (he became Joey Knish in the ...READ»
Well, sort of. As crowdsourced corporate giving becomes ubiquitous, Nancy Lublin offers tips to win those contests -- and the increasingly big bucks.READ»
We glorify our leaders and praise our visionary entrepreneurs, but Nancy Lublin says we should focus on the followers -- the people who get things done.READ»
"We've been 'friends' for a long time. We call. You return our call a few weeks later. We hang on to your every word...But the truth is, we don't really talk. We in the not-for-profit world depend on you, your foundations, and your ...READ»
Sending a text or clicking to vote may be the trendy way to help humankind. The question, says Nancy Lublin, is whether such so-called slacktivism really works.READ»
Unfulfilled by a decadent career in the nightlife industry, Scott Harrison founded charity: water and now gives 100% of money raised to fresh water projects around the world and teaches sustainability to the communities in need.READ»
Learning Your APPs
Great story (" 'A' Is for App"). I found it so fascinating that kids as young as 3 are discovering technology; the breadth of what they're doing is amazing. Plus, the piece delves into how these apps and ...READ»
Once women rule the "C-suite," corporate social responsibility (CSR) will become the norm for U.S. business. Why? Call me sexist, but I think that helping others is a function of nurturing and comes more naturally to women than it does to men.READ»
While
catching up with old episodes of "Mad Men," I was
brought up short by a show-stopping quote from Roger Sterling. Sterling, the
senior partner at the Sterling Cooper Agency, tells Creative Director Don
Draper that he's been ...READ»
Your company is slashing its budget and reducing staff. Nonetheless, you want to enhance your brand and motivate your employees. Look no further than the nonprofit sector for solutions. And, best of all, Nancy Lublin has pulled all ...READ»
