Laura is a friend of mine who creates the 25 Days to Make a Difference blog. She is a young girl with a big heart. On March 31st, she is hosting a blog carnival to support the Special Olympics’ Spread the Word to End the Word Day. It is a National Awareness Day to raise…
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…
Are Funds Drying Up for Your Nonprofit Organization?
Recently a nonprofit organization asked me for some help. Their funding sources were drying up. Without a change, the organization would not be able to continue helping others. I put together some questions to help the organization and me better understand why the funding sources were disappearing and what steps could be taken to remedy…
Tonic Auctioning Off 70+ Autographed iPods from Music, Television, Film and Fashion Celebrities
Faith Hill autographed iPod Tonic has just started a unique auction series that you may be interested in. Leading celebrities from music, film, television, and fashion have contributed an autographed iPod loaded with their personal playlist to be auctioned off by Tonic, with all proceeds benefiting Music Rising. Music Rising is a campaign founded in…
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…
Want a Free Cup of Starbucks Coffee?
Starting Wednesday, you can visit your local Starbucks and join the I’m In! campaign by signing a pledge to donate five hours or more of community service to the organization of your choice in 2009. Those who sign the pledge between Wednesday, January 21 and Sunday, January 25 will receive a free tall brewed coffee…
New Year’s Resolutions for 2009
Image via Wikipedia Convio recently asked me to discuss my top 2009 New Year’s resolution on the Everyday Giving Blog. I will only do it if you promise to hold me to my commitment. Focus in 2008 This past year was great. My major focus in 2008 was to participate in some new and unique…
Have You Joined “365 Club” Yet?
Start out the year right. I want to let you in on an exciting new Facebook group which has formed just in the last few days. It's called the "365 Club". Here's how it got its beginning: Dave Ferguson, Lead Pastor of Community Christian Church, Naperville, Illinois, shared on Facebook how he gave Starbuck's coffee to…
Free Ways to Help Those in Need
Have you been affected by the poor economy and feel there is nothing you can do to help others during this holiday season? You can find a list of ways to help your community and worthy causes that don't require you writing a check at a new website called Give List. Would you like me…