Tag Archives: nonprofits
Sincerest Thanks & Adulations
Throughout the year I’ve been thankful for a lot of things, both offline and online. Fortunately for myself, I have been apart of some amazing relationships in the online world of social media (mainly Twitter and Facebook) that have made the experiences … Continue reading
Starbucks Saves the World?
Earlier today Starbucks, yes that Starbucks that sells coffee to the masses at record profit, announced that they will team up their Foundation with Opportunity Finance Network for the new initiative Jobs For USA. The purpose is to create jobs and prevent layoffs … Continue reading
Filed under Nonprofit & Work
Tips for the Nonprofit Employee Newbie
Recently, I began a new adventure in the nonprofit world. I accepted a job in one of my home states, North Carolina, and began a new chapter as a young nonprofit professional. Its been roughly 3 months now. I’ve had … Continue reading
Filed under Development, Nonprofit & Work
Day(s) Of Service
With tomorrow marking the 9th year of the September 11th attacks, it also marks the annual United States holiday commemorating it with the 9/11 Day of Service. While surfing the social networks I found tweets dedicated to both events from Elizabeth and … Continue reading
Filed under Public Service, Resources
The Billionaire Battleplan
Yesterday world wide billionaire Warren Buffet and power couple Bill & Melinda Gates have issued an ultimatum (of sorts) to the world’s richest people – Give 50% of your wealth to charities of your choice during their lifetimes or at … Continue reading
Filed under Development, Resources
Board Service – Why You Should Do It
Recently, I was asked to join the Board of a local nonprofit animal shetler here in my town. First I was hesitant due to the balance required for serving on one board (Green Starkville) with both my professional and personal … Continue reading
The State of Things
Yesterday the nonprofit I am VP for, Green Starkville, launched its next community endeavor VolunteerStarkville.org. It came about from the forward thinking of people in the community and the need to connect the 80 plus nonprofits/community groups with volunteers in the community. … Continue reading
Filed under Public Service
