I was a guest on the awesome mischievous exploits + games + chit chat + charity-benefiting podcast Flee The Scene! It was a pranks episode in which we also discuss horrible cat noises, scamming old people, the Penn State racquetball scandal, and inventing a dumb charity. I played True Crime and Unbelievable Laws for LIFT… Continue reading
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Idealist.org Releases Surveys About Employment in the Nonprofit Sector
The Job Seeker Survey and the Organization Survey released last week by Idealist give interesting insights to employment in nonprofits. Some points of particular note: Nonprofit Jobseekers They are experienced: 30% of job seekers are over the age 50; 26% have more than 11 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. They value opportunities for… Continue reading Idealist.org Releases Surveys About Employment in the Nonprofit Sector
Joining Flat Stanley: “Flat Heifer” Brought to you by the ever-evolving, unquestionably-valuable nonprofit Heifer International.
This is one of those (rare) times when I wish I lived in DC. Fingers crossed that this smart new bar makes its way to NYC soon!(Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
We proved that when we said thank you, people volunteered more. Thanked volunteers completed four more projects during the year, on average, than people we left alone. Volunteers in the recognition group volunteered 15 times during the year; unrecognized individuals just 11 times. Sixteen percent of our total 97,000 volunteer opportunities filled just because we… Continue reading
Volunteering Skills with Impact
Any motivation to give back to the community in some way is a good one, and any efforts made are noble and truly wonderful. However, I do think that some volunteer opportunities carry a higher capacity for impact than others. Painting a homeless shelter, for instance, has definite worth for the folks both working at… Continue reading Volunteering Skills with Impact
Social Media Posting Guide for Nonprofits. Pretty solid.
World Series of Poker // $$$$$$ (for good)
David Einhorn, the president of Greenlight Capital and a generous philanthropist, finished in 3rd place at the World Series of Poker yesterday and plans to donate his winnings ($4.35million!) to City Year. It’s always great to see (high quality) nonprofits supported such a sincere and unexpected public forum. Way to go, David and City Year!
Chef Cymone of Wellness in the Schools helps students at PS98 truly eat the rainbow. I love this photograph and this organization. Get on the bandwagon of healthy, playful eating folks! Summer’s the time!
Walking for Water: Results and Reflection
Last week, I wrote about the global health issue of potable water access. I wore a pedometer for exactly one week and tracked all (8 oz) glasses of water consumed during that same time period. 25 miles and 30 glasses later*, I learned some things: I don’t drink nearly as much water as I should… Continue reading Walking for Water: Results and Reflection
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