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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…
Will Ferrell Makes Sun Protection Fun and Charitable
Will Ferrell is an internationally known actor and comedian. His outrageous behavior has resulted in millions of smiles and laughs around the world. It also resulted in a celebrity status that can be leveraged for good. Since his college days, Will Ferrell has been a strong supporter of the nonprofit organization Cancer for College. Cancer…
Support the Fight Against Arthritis
As you probably know, my wife Kim suffers from arthritis. Before that time, I thought arthritis was something that only afflicted elderly people and could be dealt with by taking a simple pain killer. I was wrong! Arthritis impacts us all Today, 46 million people (one in five) suffer from the pain of arthritis in…
Students Helping Honduras Again
Students Helping Honduras is busy this Spring holding fundraising events across the country. I was able to attend one of the events this past weekend at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The fundraising event was a volleyball tournament. The funds raised through the event are going to be used to build a…
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…
Spread the Word to End the Word Today
Today is Spread the Word to End the Word day. I learned about this event from Laura at the 25 Days to Make a Difference blog. What is Spread the Word to End the Word day? It is a National Awareness Day, established by Special Olympics, to raise awareness of the hurtful effects of the…
365 Club Still Growing
December 31, 2008 marked the beginning of an exciting group of people worldwide. Inspired by the small random act of kindness by Dave Ferguson, Lead Pastor of Community Christian Church in Chicago, the group was formed on Facebook. Soon 100's were joining to become a part of a community who pledged to do at least…
Is Online Giving Dead or Alive?
Online giving is alive and growing, but it is not the only game in town. It also has some limitations that need to be understood. The better you understand the trends in online and offline giving, the better you will be able to build an appropriate fundraising strategy for your profit organization. Target Analytics, a…