If you are a veteran, I want you to know that I appreciate the sacrifice you have made in order to make the United States of America a great country. Freedom is not free. Today is Veterans Day in the US. It is a day that is dedicated to honoring those who have served in…
The Ship Has Come In
A Canadian couple won over 10 million dollars in a lottery back in July of this year. What did they do with it? They gave 98% of it away. Read the entire story here What would you do if you were suddenly given 10 million dollars?
The Size, Depth and Breadth of Nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations impact your life every day. You might not realize how big the nonprofit world is. Gayle Gifford shared the below video at The Butterfly Effect and I just had to share it with you. Please leave a comment below and let me know what you think of the video and how it might…
Happy Birthday Wishes
Yesterday was my birthday. I turned 50! Happy birthday wishes rolled in from many people in a number of ways. My Facebook page was loaded with messages, several cards were in my mailbox, and I even received some emails, text messages and phone calls wishing me a happy birthday. A few of the Facebook messages…
Chili’s Fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Chili's Fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, originally uploaded by rogercarr. I stopped in at a local Chili's Bar & Grill for dinner last night. I discovered they are donating all of their profits on Monday, September 27 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This is a great example of cause marketing. Most restaurants…
Fundraising Tips Learned at a Baseball Game
The Richmond Flying Squirrels minor league baseball team supported the Arthritis Foundation at a recent game. It was held on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at The Diamond in Richmond, Virginia. The baseball game was between the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Portland Sea Dogs. In addition to having fun with my family watching the game,…
My Interview With Dr.Mani
I recently had the privilege of interviewing Dr.Mani. If you don’t know who Dr.Mani is, you need to get to know him and his charitable work. I will boil it down for you in a simple statement: Dr.Mani is passionate about saving the lives of young children in India who suffer from congentital heart defects…
Are All Internet Marketers Greedy? Not This Group!
A few weeks ago I was interviewed about my work with nonprofit organizations. I was shocked when the interviewer said that he didn't believe there were more than 20 internet marketers around the world who were charitable! Wow, did he spin me up. My experience is just the opposite. Where Are the Charitable Internet Marketers?…
Philanthropy Issue: Personal Branding Magazine
Philanthropy is the topic of the latest issue of Personal Branding Magazine. There are several informative articles provided in this online magazine. Celebrities and experts featured in this issue include Candace Cameron Bure (DJ Tanner from ABC's Full House), Bob Costas (NBC Sports Commentator), Beth Kanter, Jason Dick, Lori Jacobwith, Marc Pitman, Michael Gibbons, and…
Should Your Nonprofit Call 911?
Last night I was sitting in a restaurant eating my BBQ chicken dinner while reading my copy of The Networked Nonprofit. Suddenly I noticed some unusual movement. Several emergency vehicles pulled up near the front door. In moments, people in uniform quickly moved through the door to the back of the restaurant carrying life saving…