I just posted an entry on the Serving Strong blog and thought it might also be good for Everyday Giving. I believe as we are able to better manage our finances, we are better able to give. These are simple, yet powerful habits to build into our way of life… Check out the original post….
Free Hug Day To Be Celebrated Around The World
Juan Mann landed in Australia with no family or friends to offer him a hug. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, he made a sign with the words “FREE HUGS” and held it up for everyone to see. He felt great with every hug given and so did the others who participated. That was the…
Change Your World Contest At Razoo.com
Social networking has become extremely popular on the web. Some of the most popular web sites are now social networking sites. These websites include MySpace, YouTube, Orkut, and Facebook. These social networking sites allow people and organizations with common interests to meet. There is a new type of social networking gaining popularity and it is…
Free Custom Websites Donated To Nonprofit Organizations
Does your charity, church or nonprofit organization need a website or major website makeover? HotPress Web, a web marketing company in Denver Colorado, donates a custom website every three months. The next winner will be announced on September 31, 2007. The donated website is feature rich and has a value of $5,000. The Cunningham Foundation…
College Students Compete To Save Lives
Sports and academics aren’t the only areas college students compete. Starting October 2007, college students in Illinois will have a unique challenge. The purpose of this “I Am. Are You?” Campus Challenge is not to win a trophy or earn a better grade. It will save lives! The challenge is a statewide organ/tissue donor registration…
National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week
I have described my life as a roller coaster ride many times. Why? My wife, Kim, suffers from chronic illnesses including lupus and osteoarthritis. One day she can be feeling great and the next day she can be in a significant amount of pain and not able to get out of bed. It was interesting…
Interviewing On The Web Is Now Easier Than Ever
Interviews can be a great way to let others know about a cause you believe in. They can also be a great way to announce things like charitable events. Most people think they have to talk to a reporter who is taking notes for a newspaper article or stand in front of a camera for…
Changing The World One Day At A Time
How do you start your mornings? Julia Bailey dedicates a portion of her mornings to thinking about how she is going to change the world. Julia doesn’t do it for the mental exercise. She turns her thoughts into actions and makes a positive difference in the world. You can read about the generous deeds Julia…
Dare To Raise Money For Charity
Do you want to get your heart really pumping on your next adventure to raise funds for charity? Many generous people are doing just that. Welcome to extreme fundraising! You’ve watched and maybe participated in extreme makeovers and extreme sports. Extreme fundraising is also finding its place in the nonprofit world. Just like traditional fundraising…
One Bank Is Doing More Than Giving Away Toasters
If you are a baby boomer, you probably remember a time when customers were drawn to: Gas stations that gave away items the customer could hang from the car radio antenna that would flap in the breeze while driving around town Banks that gave way small appliances when new customers opened an account Today I…