Laura announced the winners of the Twenty Five Days to Make a Difference project. You can read about all of the winners here. It was fun and inspiring to read about Laura’s acts of kindness each day. I was amazed at the response she received. Initially, Laura decided to honor her Grandfather during the holiday…
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Share Your Faith
There are many ways to give back and make the world a better place. One way is to share your faith. On day 24 of the Twenty Five Days to Make a Difference project, Laura shares with us her Christmas Eve prayer. You need to click here and experience it now. Christmas means much more…
Take Advantage of the Free Blogging Course
I’m evaluating a multi-media course on blogging from the folks at Simpleology. For a while, they’re letting you snag it for free if you post about it on your blog. It covers: The best blogging techniques. How to get traffic to your blog. How to turn your blog into money. I’ll let you know what…
How Much Does the Leadership of an Executive Director or CEO Affect Fundraising?
The December Giving Carnival is on the topic of Leadership. Specifically, the question being asked is "How much does the leadership of an Executive Director or CEO affect fundraising?" Understanding this top nonprofit executive’s responsibilities is required before we are able to answer this question. What Does the Nonprofit Executive Director or CEO Do? To…
Christmas Acts of Kindness
"Wherever there is a human being, there is a chance for a kindness." -Seneca Put a smile on someone’s face at Christmas time by performing an act of kindness. Many acts of kindness do not cost anything, but the benefits gained can be huge. What are some acts of kindness to consider accomplishing during the…
Earn Your President’s Volunteer Service Award In 2008
A man was speaking to me recently about his passion for volunteering. He told me some impressive stories about young lives being transformed and saved due to his efforts. He gave me a big smile as he pointed to a pin on the lapel of his jacket. It was the President’s Volunteer Service Award pin….
NASA Giveaway Available For One Kindhearted Classroom
Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech 10-year old Laura’s Twenty Five Days to Make a Difference project is really going strong! Her website has already received well over 6,000 hits in only 6 days. Her latest challenge is encouraging teachers and students to make a difference. There is a terrific prize available to the classroom that makes the most…
Razoo is Sending Me to Australia
…if I win the Razoo Good Travels contest. My friends at Razoo.com will send you to a destination of your choice if you win. Razoo is conducting this contest to encourage each of us to be good travelers. They want travel to be an experience, not just a mindless stop at a destination. It’s simple…
Tin Man Follows the Yellow Brick Road to Habitat For Humanity
Where did Kathleen Robertson get those work shoes? Did you watch the first episode of Tin Man last night on the SCI FI Channel? I took a break to watch it and now I am hooked. Tin Man is a SCI FI Channel mini-series that takes “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” to a new realm….
Badge Contest In Full Swing for the Twenty Five Days to Make a Difference Project
Laura’s Twenty Five Days to Make a Difference project is going strong. She has already shoveled snow for her neighbors and recycled cans to raise funds for a charity. In less than two days, Laura’s website has already received over 1,500 hits (I just checked). There are many online marketers who would be jealous of…