Archive for November, 2009
New Podcast: From Nice to Necessary
After years of retreat, Americans yearn to return to public life, to be part of something larger than themselves. Rich Harwood’s Powerpoint-free session details what it takes to turn outward toward the community and make hope real and explores what it means to know our community context and how to authentically engage with the community [...]
Being Judgmental for VolunTV
In October, I was invited to be a judge for the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s VolunTV Challenge. This contest built off iParticipate’s week of volunteer-focused TV programs by inviting people to imagine how their favorite nonprofit could be incorporated into a TV show.
The list of judges was pretty stunning, ranging from film star Ashley Judd, [...]
New Podcast: Social Entrepreneurship
No more than 25 years ago, pioneering firms like The Body Shop, Patagonia, and Newman’s Own appealed to a thin segment of consumers while breaking the rules in their respective industries. More recent entrants, like Interface, Ethos Water, and TOMS, achieve widespread brand recognition and record sales while remaining true to their original principles. This [...]
An Exploration of Service Learning
Earlier this year we teamed up with The Phoenix Project to look at the state of service learning. For those unfamiliar with service learning, it’s where a service project is integrated with classroom learning. This was a great opportunity for us to get a glimpse of how young people are actively engaged in strengthening their [...]
New Podcast: Build a Balanced Life in a Workaholic World
Are you busy beyond belief? Trying to balance your work and life, yet always coming up short? Tired of never having enough time, energy, or focus to get the results you want? If so, you are ready for a change. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in some playful interactive practices to help you feel [...]
New Podcast: The Charismatic Organization
How do some organizations attract top board members, donors, and political support while others struggle, despite their worthy purposes? This presentation shares the secrets of successful nonprofits that know how to build and use social capital to survive and thrive. Authors Shirley Sagawa and Deb Jospin share the findings from their new book, The Charismatic [...]
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