Be creative in finding reasons to do something for someone when they won’t expect it. Pick one or more of these upcoming observances as reasons to help and surprise others with an act of kindness: Oct – Lupus Awareness Month – http://www.lupus.org/education/LAM_main.html Oct – National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – http://www.nbcam.org Oct 6 – World…
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Bid on Immortality for Charity
Have you experienced the SCI FI Channel reality television show called Who Wants to be a Superhero? Several people compete against each other to determine who has the best superhero persona. What prize could possibly be worth getting into a superhero costume and compete against others in tights on national television? The prize is to…
Reasons to Give in September 2006
When do you get the most benefit from receiving a card from someone? Is it when you receive one for a major celebration or holiday? Or is it when you receive one that is totally unexpected? For me, it’s when I receive one that is unexpected. Be creative in finding reasons to do something for…
Charity Donations Have Entered the Housing Market
When you are searching for a new home, what are some of the things you consider in deciding which house to buy? location size of house and property condition appeal of house design A couple in Lansing, Michigan hopes that another factor will be added to the list. They are promising to donate a portion…
The NonProfit Times Announces Power and Influence Top 50 for 2006
The NonProfit Times has announced their Power and Influence Top 50 for 2006. I recommend you read their article at http://www.nptimes.com/Aug06/sr1.html to discover some of the most influencial people (and otheir respective organizations) in the nonprofit sector. If you are interested in the changes to this Top 50 list from previous years, go to http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=153100009…
Fundraising Is Alive in the Virtual World
I am not totally clueless about the virtual worlds that real people from around the world participate in. My son has fun playing in these worlds. Runescape is one that comes to mind that he and several of his friends spend time in. However, I am amazed and excited that fundraising for charities has become…
Did You Miss Your Lawn and Landscaping Service on Monday?
Hundreds of lawn care and landscape professionals, industry suppliers and manufacturers swarmed the Arlington National Cemetery and the Historic Congressional Cemetery for a day. It was not an organized protest in Washington DC. They donated their time to improve the grounds of these National landmarks! Check out the details regarding this act of giving at…
Want to Meet James Blunt in Person?
James Blunt is raising funds for charity by auctioning himself off on his North American tour. Read about it at http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp?j=190112386&p=y9xyy3x9z. Auctioning off personal dates or meetings has been a way some celebrities have been raising a significant amount of money for worthwhile causes. Hmm…I wonder how much I could raise for a lunch meeting?…
Celebrities Can Make a Difference
Celebrities are sometimes viewed as greedy stars who are only out to make millions of dollars for themselves. For those who put their wealth to good use, I am glad they are making those millions of dollars each year. Many celebrities are getting more exposure than ever for donating some of their wealth to great…
Volunteerism Publication Available
If your interests include the area of volunteerism, then you will want to check out the new professional journal entitled "The International Journal of Volunteer Administration." The first four issues of the journal in 2006-2007 will be available on-line for free. If you serve in some capacity in the global volunteer community, go to http://www.ijova.org…