Liz Strauss from the Successful Blog just called me an SOB! In this case it is a good thing. SOB stands for Successful and Outstanding Blogger. Liz is an expert on using blogging to build and foster relationships. That is why I am so surprised and honored that she presented me with the SOB award….
National Make A Blanket Day
Are you familiar with National Make A Blanket Day being celebrated on Saturday? I wasn’t either. I was introduced to the nonprofit organization Project Linus, the sponsor of National Make A Blanket Day, through Laura and Angela Stockman from the Twenty Five Days to Make a Difference blog. I was intrigued by the mission of…
Oh Where, Oh Where Have The Volunteers Gone?
A new study, "Volunteering in the United States, 2007" published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows that volunteering is declining. According to this study, "In the year ending September 2007, both the number of volunteers and the volunteer rate declined from the previous year." I am sure this is not a surprise to J….
What Makes A Great Nonprofit Leader
Christopher Scott, from the Nonprofit Leadership, Innovation, and Change blog, is writing an ebook for young nonprofit leaders. He is interested in receiving contributions. The following is what I believe are some of the key qualities or traits that are required from a great nonprofit leader: Love Education Altruistic Dreams Effective Risks A great nonprofit…
Valentine’s Day Is Also A Day For Hearts
You know that Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th. Are you aware there is another special event occurring on the same day? It is called A Day For Hearts. The purpose of this event is to help spread awareness and raise funds to fight a killer that claims thousands of lives every year. That…
Pearl Paradise Donating $1 Million of Fine Pearl Jewelry
Jeremy Shepherd built a multi-million dollar pearl empire known as PearlParadise.com by the age of 33. PearlParadise.com is now celebrating their 10-year anniversary of successfully selling pearls online. Jeremy Shepherd, Founder and President, is grateful for the exponential growth and longevity of the company. He wanted to celebrate this important milestone in a way that…
Making a Big Difference in a Little Time
We all admire those great leaders who’ve made a positive difference in the world. People such as Abraham Lincoln, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Princess Dianna and Winston Churchill. They will forever be remembered for their great achievements and contributions to mankind. As human beings we are naturally inspired by them, not because of what they…
Another Reason to Celebrate
Another one of my favorite charities won a $50,000 prize by placing 2nd in America’s Giving Challenge (unofficial result). Students Helping Honduras raised $29,647 to date and had 1698 unique donors at the conclusion of the challenge. The prize money will go towards the SHH Walkathon’s goal of creating a women’s academy for emotional and…
Let’s Celebrate!
It was almost unbelievable to see how the top nonprofits in the final hours of the America’s Giving Challenge competed to get one of the $50,000 prizes. It was heart stopping action. I don’t think Beth Kanter did much sleeping during the last couple of days. What was the result of the contest? The Sharing…
Be an Encouragement to Others
Take a moment and think of all the people you know who are going through a difficult time in their life. Now consider the list of people you know who have been a help to you or others. You can be an encouragement to every one of them. I was reminded this week of how…