The Nonprofit 2.0 Unconference was held in Washington DC on June 25, 2010. I had the privilege of leading a session on the topic of how volunteers can support nonprofit organizations online. Below are the viewgraphs used during the session (with a couple of tweaks). Please leave me a comment with additional methods that you…
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A Homeless Moment
I was visiting Baltimore with my wife the other day. We were waiting at the bus stop for the shuttle to take us back to our hotel. When he arrived at the bus stop no one approached him for his autograph. No one sought any pearls of wisdom. No one wanted his Twitter name or…
Leave The World A Better Place
I recently attended my son's National Honor Society ceremony at the high school where he attends. The ritual is for several seniors to present speeches dealing with character, leadership, service, etc. One speech, in particular, caught my attention. The presenter, student Beth Kerlin, delivered a simple, yet profound idea: leave the world a better place….
Comic with Serious Message
This was my first attempt at creating a comic. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.
2009 Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk
If you were not able to attend the Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk this year, check out the below slideshow. Charity walks can be fun and provide support to your cause. If you are not involved in a charity walk, go to http://www.LetsMoveTogether.org to find an Arthritis Walk in your area or contact your favorite nonprofit organizations…
Calling All Videographers Who Want to Make a Difference
Video is a great medium to use for bringing attention to an important cause. You don’t need to be a professional videographer or use expensive equipment to create and distribute effective videos. Would you like to have some fun while creating videos that can make a difference? The following are a couple of current video…
Nonprofit Board Leadership Interview
Are you a nonprofit board member or considering serving as a nonprofit board member in the future? That is great! Actively participating on a nonprofit board is a great way to make a difference. Christopher Scott from the Nonprofit Leadership, Innovation, and Change blog recently interviewed me regarding my board experience. Christopher asked some great…
Did You Pledge to End Hunger?
Hunger is a critical problem today. 13.4 million children in America live in poverty. That is approximately 1 in 6 children. The current economy is hurting even more families financially while donations of money and food are decreasing. What if there was an easy way for you to help? What if a donation of your…
Kids Get Arthritis Too – 2009 Juvenile Arthritis Weekend
Most people don’t realize that kids can suffer from arthritis. There are 300,000 in the United States alone. It can impact a child’s ability to get dressed in the morning or hold a pencil long enough to take a test in school. Recently, I had the privilege of volunteering for the fifth year at the…
Change a Young Life this Summer
Are you a college-aged man or woman who wants to make a difference in a kid’s life this summer? There is a way to spend your summer being a positive role model to kids. Be a camp counselor! The Fresh Air Fund is now accepting applications for counselors for this coming summer of ’09. The…