Service and Activism

Seeking Life's Rewards?

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:01:09 +0100

Mentor A Child Photo Credit: istockphoto.com Mentoring a child is one way we can be of great service to the planet and feel the return instantly. Children who are loved, protected, and provided for feel precious and pass it forward. Whether or not your are a parent, preparing to be one or not, there are plenty of children who need our help in their extraordinary journey of life. One of the greatest gifts we can bestow is a strong sense of self. Here are seven fabulous ways to boost a ch...

How to Be a Good Citizen

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:28:06 +0100

Photo Credit: istockphoto.comWant to know how to be a good citizen? You may think it sounds overwhelming at first, but it’s quite simple: just be a nice person! If you start caring about the planet and all the people on it, everyone around you will do the same. Educate YourselfBe informed about what’s going on in the world and in your community. Empower yourself as both a citizen and a person by staying aware. Read the newspaper, listen to the radio, watch the news, and research on the Int...

Celebrating Women in Public Office

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:51:54 +0100

It’s hard to believe that our gender only gained the right to vote in 1920. Passage of the 19th Amendment, which states, “The rights of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex,” ushered in a new era in which women’s voices could finally be heard. As we near the century mark of a woman’s right to vote, let’s celebrate the accomplishments of those who blazed the trail for women to serve in public office...

Charities in the Downturn

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:06:55 +0100

By Sherifa Fuller Currently, there are over one million five hundred thousand non-profit organizations listed with the United States IRS. About one million of these are public non-profits, meaning that they gain the majority of their funding from individuals, private foundations, or government grants. The impact of the economic downturn could be seen in these organizations in 2008 charitable giving figures, which showed the first decline in US charitable giving since 1987, accordi...

10 Truths About Starting a Nonprofit

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:09:21 +0100

THINK BEFORE YOU LEAP: In Social Enterprise force yourself to be an entrepreneur first Don't let the social overtake the enterprise. Peter Haas, founder of Appropriate Infrastructure Development Group (AIDG), a 2006 Echoing Green Fellow and a 2009 TED Fellow, shares his thoughts on Social Enterprise: I am routinely heartbroken by seeing good small international programs close down, putting kids back on the street, ending that production of biodiesel, stopping the youth empowerment prog...

Social Networks for Service

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:04:39 +0100

SOCIAL NETWORKS World of Good http://community.worldofgood.com In partnership with eBay, World of Good, Inc. has created a community whose members have shared commitment to socially and environmentally responsible products and shopping. Members can create blogs, contribute articles and start forum discussions. FAIR TRADE Co-op America www.coopamerica.org Co-op American's mission is to "harness economic power ... to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable societ...

Leader Links

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:28:33 +0100

Set direction, lead by example, empower and energize people. The world is your playing ground. Here is your guide... ...

Colorful Courageous Characters

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:30:44 +0100

Set direction, lead by example, empower and energize people. The world is your playing ground. Here is your guide... ...

Ready to Give or Serve? Check these Sites First...

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:16:20 +0100

Ready to Give or Serve? Check these Sites First... Charity Navigator With this guide to intelligent giving you can find a charity you can trust, tips and useful articles Guidestar Gathers and publicizes information about nonprofit organizations. With this far reaching broad and deep database you’ll definitely find the right cause to join Volunteer Great tips and volunteering opportunities categorized for every demographic. Put out by the Gates Foundation. ...