Topic: Volunteering

The 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps

Fifty years ago this month, President John F. Kennedy gave a name to his idea to send Americans abroad "to encourage mutual understanding between Americans and other cultures of the world." A look at the numbers behind the venerable Peace Corps.READ»

When Women Rule the C-Suite

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»

Non-Profit Service: A Key to the Executive Suite?

According to Harold ("Terry") McGraw III, Chairman, President and CEO, The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), nonprofit board service is a key qualification for any executive he might hire or promote. In a private interview with me, ...READ»

Loving Thy Neighbors: American Volunteer Ranks Swell

When Americans stopped earning a paycheck for their services, they gave them away to those in need. Here's how.READ»

Delphian Students Create "A Touch of Magic" at the Mayor's Ball

Delphian School students have been volunteering at the annual McMinnville Mayor's Charity Ball long enough to become a staple at the fundraiser, which raises money for the local Kids on the Block program.This year, Delphian Senior ...READ»

Giving to Delphi

We welcome the contribution of our parents whether they live locally or around the world.  In recent years, our parents have made significant financial contributions to the school which are enabling the forward progress of our ...READ»

Rise in Volunteerism Signals Giving In, Greedy Out

“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” J.F. Kennedy spoke these words in 1961 and their meaning has not faded since. At the time JFK gave this famous address, there was...READ»

Why People Who Volunteer Are Value-Add Hires For Your Company

In today’s marketplace, employers have their choice of qualified job candidates.  I recommend your hiring with a strong bias towards people with volunteer experience. What makes them better qualified to work at your ...READ»

Corporate Volunteering: Top 7 Requests & the Bad, Better and Best Responses (2 of 7)

Companies want to engage their communities through employee volunteering programs. For most, this means calling a non-profit and scheduling an activity. But how should non-profits respond? Is there a “best” answer for everyone? (Part 2 of 7)READ»

Corporate Volunteering: Top 7 Requests & the Bad, Better and Best Responses (1 of 7)

Companies want to engage their communities through employee volunteering programs. For most, this means calling a non-profit and scheduling an activity. But how should non-profits respond? Is there a “best” answer for everyone?READ»

Want Good Volunteers? Forget The Altruistic, Find The Self-Interested (Part 1 of 2)

Many argue that volunteer rates are falling. They complain that people today (usually young people) won’t make commitments to a cause. The problem, people tell me, is that volunteers want to know what’s in it for them. Yep, it’s true. But self-interest isn’t the problem. It’s the solution.READ»

Once Upon a School: Using Storytelling to Connect Volunteers With Students

A website created as part of Dave Eggers' TED Prize helps students in need by publishing stories, images and videos about positive volunteer experiences.READ»

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Six Essential Strengths Of An Employee Volunteer Program; An Interview With Shannon Schuyler of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Looking for some insight on how to create an outstanding Employee Volunteer Program? Shannon Schuyler of PricewaterhouseCoopers offers six essential strengths to ensure success.READ»

What Would You Do With 40 Hours of “Giving Time”?

Extra time? Who has free time anymore, right? Between working, spending time with family and garnering a little “me” time, where does the time go from day to day, week to week, and year to year? Well, my company gives ...READ»

Six Reasons Why You'll Never Volunteer Again

The downturn in the economy is proving to be a boon to volunteerism. It won’t matter. Most non profits are egregiously under-resourced in staff, dollars and expertise. Here are six reasons why most volunteer experiences will inoculate people against ever coming back.READ»

Canada: Conflicted On Volunteering?

Having won the Oval Office, the Obama volunteer revolution is just picking up speed. Due to financial constraints, Corporate America intends to grow their volunteer efforts by a whopping 45%. From Washington DC to Mumbai; London to Dubai, volunteer activity is on the rise. Communities endorse it. Companies infuse it. Governments champion it....Except Canada. With no national policy or formalized system, Canuks are living in the stone age of civic duty. Why? Good question.READ»

Corporate Volunteering Becomes Popular: There’s Good News, And There’s Bad News

Corporate donations to charities in the US are about to plummet by over 50 percent. Corporate America intends to make up the difference by growing their volunteer programs by (a staggering) 45 percent. That might do the trick, except...few businesses know what to do or how to do it well. On top of that, managers don’t know how to measure success. The world of business is facing significant challenges - and under the merciless scrutiny of the public, there is little room for misstep. READ»

Why Volunteers Don’t Come Back

Nonprofits tend to see volunteers as necessary, but not strategic. Attitudes towards volunteerism are simplistic and out of date. The result? A loss of 1.9 billion hours of labor year to year. Corporate Volunteer programs can remedy ...READ»

Start a Corporate Volunteering Program Where You Work (part 2)

Corporate Volunteer programs, also known as Employee Volunteer Programs are a key component to Corporate Social Responsibility strategies. In this second part of our discussion, we’ll tell you how to pull your Corporate Volunteering ...READ»

Start a Corporate Volunteering Program Where You Work

Corporate Volunteer programs, also known as Employee Volunteer Programs are a key component to Corporate Social Responsibility strategies. We’ll tell you how to start one where you work, or how to improve the one you have.One Step ...READ»

Corporate Volunteering; Giving Time to Make a Profit

There is less cash out there for your to borrow. Your customers are spending less, less often. And your workforce is about to experience a radical turnover in the next 10 years. What are you going to do about it? Try this simple and ...READ»

Finding Volunteer Opportunities for Your Company: The Quick and Dirty Answers

Finding volunteer opportunities for your company can be tougher than expected. Here are some reasons why, and what you can do about it.READ»

Laura Clouden

Laura Clouden E-Mail: lauraclouden@gmail.com My name is Laura Clouden and I am a wife, mother, and active volunteer in my community. In earlier years I was mostly involved in retail.  I have been a Scientologist for many years ...READ»

The Key to Great Corporate Volunteering

Every once in awhile you come across fantastic examples of great Corporate Volunteering programs. They’re great because they manage to achieve strategic alignment between the company’s CSR approach and the company’s brand. ...READ»

Happy Employees = Happy Guests

Researching various company’s Employee Volunteer Programs (EVPs), I’ve noticed a distinct rise in the use of EVPs as an element of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Dozens of news feeds pop up on my screen each day on the ...READ»