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- Asking for Help- the Other Side of Volunteering - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI heard a wise phrase the other day: "in every moment, you are either serving or being served." The give and take, or giving and receiving, is a constant balance of life. How often to you serve others, and how often do you allow others to serve you? Is it easier for you to give than to ...
Views: 1353(2 votes) - Peace 4 Animals – Arise before it’s too late - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Katie ClearyAnimals can be regarded as natural companions for humans ever since mankind was born. They have been in many and have added to the beauty of nature. Not just this, but they have also provided with all possible resources to the humans for the sake of benefits. But it is very unfortunate that they ...
Views: 1352 - 2008 "Pink Ribbon Turtles" Project - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Jena TuntasOne of the greatests ways to grow as a person is to give of one's self. Working for a charity is a great way to do this. Below you will find information about a project I began in 2005. Though in many ways it's still in it's infancy it is growing. I hope you will find your "heart's" ...
Views: 1345 - Have a pleasure staying at Ujjain - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Heena PathakUjjain is the city of religious importance. It is said that is the most ancient city of India. One can find many incidents of Ujjain city in the Indian holy book Mahabharata. True stories of ancient period are also related to Ujjain. Due to its religious importance many people from all around ...
Views: 1345 - Help the creatures are on the verge of extinction - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Katie ClearyEndangered species are the family of animals, birds and fish that are in immediate danger of becoming extinct on our planet. There are many reasons that are contributing to such loss but the major being the loss of natural habitat, environmental pollution and the introduction of other creatures. ...
Views: 1345 - Addiction to conviction - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Callum GoldingI must follow on from my interpretation of ego as the root cause of climate change. On a spiritual level that may well be so, but what other more tangible explanations are there for this horrific destruction of our planet and species? A phenomenon we are almost paralysed to resolve. I say it is ...
Views: 1341 - How to Increase Awareness About Your Non-profit Organization on a Budget - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2018 from Catherine PalmerRaising awareness is critical for a non-profit. If people don’t know your non-profit exists, they are unlikely to donate funds, which means you will struggle to do your work effectively. Many small non-profits are deeply committed to their cause, but they don’t have the budget that ...
Views: 1340 - WORKING PARTNERSHIP AND FINANCIAL ASST.TO SUPPORT GFFC FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Sammy EdWORKING PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT GFFC FUNDRAISING DRIVE. Global Forum Foundation Canada (GFFC) is a legally registered in Alberta as a charitable, International, nonprofit and voluntary organization in dev and wish to establish good working relations with your org to support GFFC charity ...
Views: 1339 - Looking Good while Doing Good: 5 Beauty Tips for the Giving Heart - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com Authors1. Make an effort to look good. Because when people look good and know it, they tend to feel good. When you are feeling too self-conscious about your baggy jeans or the stain on your shirt, you have less mental energy to focus on other people's needs and concerns. On the other hand, if you ...
Views: 1337(4 votes) - Special thanks to the RED CROSS - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Timothy SmithSpecial thanks to the RED CROSS... This past week I had the pleasure and the HONOR to attend the 12th annual Real heroes Breakfast, put on by the Syracuse American Red Cross. It is an annual tribute to some of the community’s local heroes. Their tagline ‘Ordinary people…Extraordinary ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Westport News: Sowing Seeds of Philanthropy - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Thomas HenskeWhile April usually means showers to you, it's a good time for those in financial literacy -- it's Financial Literacy Month. And an important component of teaching our kids financial literacy is introducing them to philanthropy. A reader came to me a few weeks ago and asked about the ...
Views: 1335 - So You Want to Start Volunteering... Now What? - 5.5 Steps to Get Started! - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe summer is the perfect time to start volunteering for worthy causes. The weather is nice, there is generally a more uplifting aura that pervades in the air, and there are many events and causes around the nation that are looking for volunteers that care for their cause (not to say that any ...
Views: 1322(2 votes) - Westport News: Raising Money for Others - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Thomas HenskeA common thing we all do on the weekends is to try and get our families together. Typically, this is squeezed in between sporting events and either happens at a kid-friendly restaurant here in town or sometimes at each other's home. You know that gig. The hosting family stresses out ...
Views: 1317 - A TIME TO REFLECT - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Ed RubinWell, I guess it's approaching that time when certain people attempt to reflect on the past year. Admittedly, it can be a depressing endeavor. WARNING: My glass is half empty. Read on at your own risk. Mirror, mirror, on the wall: If I listed all the organizations that are ostensibly ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - Donate While You Shop - Shopping Never Meant So Much! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Nicole GrossI decided to start The Giving Store because I wanted to find a way to make a difference throughout the year. As a mother of two there are many issues that are important to me and I want to increase the ones I support. Until now, as a family we could only donate money to a couple causes a year ...
Views: 1316 - Care For CareGivers - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Susan DerryWhether you are a mom with small children or you are now taking care of your mom, learning to take care of you first can be a challenge. There is a good reason airlines insist that, in the event of an emergency when traveling with small children or others needing care, that you put your on own ...
Views: 1312(2 votes) - You, Your Business & Corporate Social Responsibility - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Jaynine HowardCorporate Social Responsibility is defined as “the obligation of organizations to take an active part in improving society” (Muchinsky & Culbertson, 2016, p. 268). You are probably familiar with Tom shoes and that when you buy a pair of Toms they donate a brand new pair to someone in need. As ...
Views: 1306 - Direct Service: How You Can Help Someone In Need - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you ever wonder who could possibly help a homeless person? The answer is each of us can help. It's called direct service - helping someone in need ourselves. But how? There are many ways to help a person in need, including giving a homeless person a blanket. That's how we started Children ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - From A Series - Another Board Guerilla Moment - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Kayte ConnellyWhen's the last time you took the pulse of your board of directors.? Are they sitting around the table nodding their heads in approval for the first half of the meeting when the perfunctories are presented? Do they understand your vernacular? Are any of your board members glazing over when ...
Views: 1300 - The Gift of Giving - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Paul HoodI have been reading The Healer’s Way, by Earnie Larsen. Larsen has the gift of story, as do I. I did not know I had this gift until I was given the greatest gift of my life other than life itself, sobriety, freedom from addiction through a spiritual path. The best stories come from my ...
Views: 1299 - How Outlawbidder's charity online auctions help the most needed - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Gerard TannerOutlaw Bidder is a penny auction site where all bids for electronics and other items start at just once cent. We are one of the best known online penny auctions due to the ability of our customers to get great products for a very low price and for our charity online auctions which donate a ...
Views: 1296 - American Children - Obesity - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Steven PanzulloIn America today, many people including children and young adults are going out to eat more often, eating foods high in fat and calories. Also, many children and teens are staying inside more often paying video games and watching TV programs or chatting online or cell phones with friends rather ...
Views: 1294 - Government and private sector grant for church - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Leo TheisenChurch requires fund to maintain its property where hundreds of devotees meet and pray for the betterment of the near and dears. This religious organization requires money to buy choir robes, new pews and also to undertake various social programs like distributing food and clothing to the poor ...
Views: 1290 - Youth Charities: Creating Awareness At An Early Age - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Gregory RogerWe all know that there are some forms of inequality in the world today. While some are living comfortably, there are some that do not have the opportunity and the luxury to even have the basic needs. However, no matter what the disparities are, some good came out of this through the forms of ...
Views: 1286 - H J Foundation Charity Trust | Harish Jagtani - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from mahendra PingaleALL ABOUT NONPROFIT ORGANISATIONS The Enlist of Not-for-profit Associations (NPOs) is a willful enrollment office that upgrades the validity of the enrolled NPO as it reports to an open office. The NPO Directorate, as an open office, holds data about enrolled NPOs for general society to get to. ...
Views: 1285 - How Can We Help the Helpless? - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs a mother, I read with horror a news article from CNN.com last week about Masika Bermudez, a mother who found her dead eleven-year-old son Jaheem Herrera hanging from a belt in a closet. In the article, Masika said she believes that Jaheem could no longer cope with the bullying that was ...
Views: 1285 - Feeling Generous? 4 Ways To Start Helping The World From Home - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanThese days, it's difficult to turn on the television or browse social media without hearing a story about human suffering. We all wish that we could do more to help our community and our world, but time and money don't always permit us to volunteer in-person. Thankfully, there are ways to ...
Views: 1281 - A Job Is a Gift - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Young KimOne day at my parents’ laundry mat/dry cleaners, my father saw a homeless man rummaging through our garbage dumpster looking for aluminum cans and glass bottles. For some inexplicable reason, my father asked the man to come into the dry cleaners, and to pick out some clothes from a box filled ...
Views: 1272(10 votes) - Anifatou's life story - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Komi KlouganThis is Anifatou Gado. She was born on March 6, 2005 into a small, respectable family. Her lovely mother cared for her and her three other siblings. Her hard working father made a living to support his wife and children by selling gasoline out of their home. By the age of three, Anifatou ...
Views: 1267(2 votes) - Are You Looking For Alternative Fundraising For Your School - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Barry FranstonHaving alternative fundraising ideas for schools can help ensure that different methods of raising money are being used. By using various methods of fundraising, a school can become more efficient thus raising more money. Some types of fundraisers are season specific, so alternatives must be ...
Views: 1266 - Foundations: A Key to Bridging the Personal-Professional Chasm - More Benefits of Charitable Giving - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Thomas QuinlinFinancial or business planning is at its most powerful when it is well integrated with one's personal goals. And the ideal way to accomplish such an integration, at least for people with some degree of wealth, is starting a private foundation. Read on about why that is so, and how to go about it ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - Connecting Your Organization To More Money - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Kayte ConnellyPromotions and Your Campaigns You are in the business of raising funds for your mission. You should have a method of collecting names from every resource to encourage readers, visitors, event attendants, and members to go to their next level in their commitment to your organization. How you ...
Views: 1259 - Just Be - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Micaela Bellopede28 years ago, I got my first job teaching children. I loved working with kids, singing songs, playing games, doing art, learning, growing. I did not know at the time that taking care of children would become the theme of my life. Over the years, I have been a mentor and teacher to thousands ...
Views: 1259(2 votes) - Bringing Volunteering Back! - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am reading a fascinating book called Management Rewired (http://www.amazon.com/Management-Rewired-Feedback-Surprising-Lessons/dp/159184262X) which applies new findings in cognitive science to management. Yesterday on the train home from New York I read a chapter that blew me away. Studies show ...
Views: 1255(2 votes) - Make A Difference: The Best Ways You Can Make An Impact In Your Community - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Anita GinsburgThere are many ways that you can benefit from giving back to your community. Donating your time and resources will not only help the community, but it can also make you happier. There are a number of ways you can make a difference. Below is a list of ideas to get started: Tutor A ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - Types of Foster Care Placements - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Mike LoganNumerous children continue to enter the foster care system every day, each with a different background and unique situation. In an effort to provide the proper care and accommodations for the multitude of foster care children that need a caring and stable environment, there are various types of ...
Views: 1242 - What You Can Do to Help Children in the Foster Care System - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Mike LoganChildren of all ages and backgrounds are placed into the foster care system every day for a variety of reasons. The one thing that they all have in common is that their lives have been significantly changed, and that can be frightening for many of them. Every child deserves to feel cared for and ...
Views: 1240 - Child Charity- A Non-Profit Organization - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from alex charlsCharity is an integral part of every community as it brings harmony by bridging the gap between the fortunate in life and the less fortunate. The main objective of charities is to help the less fortunate in terms of getting proper medical care, improving living conditions and even assisting in ...
Views: 1239 - 4 Tips For Refurbishing Vintage Furniture or Church Pews - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2017 from Misty JhonesIt is of course about the word of God / Message in your church, but sitting comfort is also important. Church seats are in many designs, like your church members, nobody is right and everyone experiences seating comfort differently. But of course, it is not possible to purchase a separate ...
Views: 1228 - Fundraising Ideas: Make it a Night to Remember - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Barry FranstonRaising funds for a non profit organisation can be especially tough in this economic turmoil. It seems that new donors in general are becoming more and more difficult to come by. Old patrons are also giving less. It's no surprise that everybody is contributing less to non profits. This makes it ...
Views: 1221 - Donate Your Items To Benefit Both Side - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Rock AdenCharitable giving is something that has been a part of humanity for millennia. Even today, there is the opportunity to give to a variety of different charities, but that does not necessarily mean that all choices are going to be good choices. In fact, it is more important for you to be conscious ...
Views: 1217 - Light Up your World! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Isaiah Kumuyi"You are the light of the world... Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father in heaven"- Jesus Christ. The story is told of St Augustine of Hippo. Many years ago, in the course of evangelism, he came across a leprous man who had being a ...
Views: 1215 - Small gestures can make a big difference for those in need - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from Kevin RobertsonThis is the time of year when everyone talks about “giving back” and helping those less fortunate than ourselves. Fortunately, many of us are easily able to meet our basic needs, but there are still too many at home and abroad who lack essentials such as food and shelter. The holiday season with ...
Views: 1213 - Volunteer Holidays Tips - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Mark AVolunteer holidays are available through organizations like Globe Aware, which specializes in organizing, coordinating and leading volunteer trips, service vacations and working holidays to countries like Peru, Cuba, Romania and Laos. Globe Aware offers one week volunteer vacations which are ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Who is business based philanthropy for anyway? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Peter HaworthDo you think philanthropy is only for the really wealthy – Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Bono, Bob Geldof, Mac Robertson, Stephen Tindall and the like? Well that’s just plain wrong. I’ll show you why. It used to be that business finance, business credit and so on was only for ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - 10 meaningful ways to make a difference - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2015 from Kevin RobertsonDid you know that you can make an impact on generations to come by planning a future gift to the charity that you are passionate about? One example is SickKids. Charitable gifts have helped the hospital with research breakthroughs of the kind that have made it a leader in children's health. ...
Views: 1204 - Food For Thought: The Charitable Giving Of Food - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe charitable giving of food is giving food to a person without charging that person any money for the food. It is true compassion and can be life saving. When we want to serve food to someone living outside, we consider a few things. 1. We “serve” food to homeless people, we “feed” ...
Views: 1203(2 votes) - Let's Raise Money! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Dan ThompsonAre you getting the most out of your fundraising efforts? Are you sure? Learn why some people consistently lead mega fundraisers - and others don’t “Let’s Raise Money”, by Jack Atwell reveals nearly two decades worth of nuts and bolts fundraising wisdom. It’s packed full of ...
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