Archive for the 'Volunteerism' Category

Diversity—More Than Ethnicity & Age

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Does your nonprofit need volunteers? Does it need both governance volunteers and those who actually implement the programs? Would you consider your volunteers diverse enough to reflect the various communities in your service area?
First, I’m not asking if your organization is ethnically diverse. That is but one component of diversity. Let me give you an [...]

It’s Not What You Sell; It’s How You Sell It

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

it’s very motivational and frequently fun. I’ve been a member for five years and I cannot tell you how much I have learned, laughed, and been motivated.

And I am out! Gooodbye FIspace!

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Hello Everyone!
Welcome to my new Blog. I have decided to stop updating FIspace.org for the American Cancer Society (ACS) and move into my own space here at 501derful.org. On my new Blog I will cover all things around Non Profits using Social Media, Technology and Marketing to move their missions. So check back each day [...]

Hey Non Profit Rockstars : How’s your balance?

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Everyone knows a well-balanced diet is essential for a healthy life-style, right? But, what about a well-balanced life?

YNPN delved into the mysteries of work-life balance earlier this year and in response to members’ overwhelming interest on this topic, YNPN will be continuing the conversation and hosting another workshop exploring this issue even further.

Work/life balance [...]

Nerd Alert: All For Good vs. Social Actions

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Special Friday guest post from our friend and fellow non profit Nerds over at Prelude Interactive.

All For Good vs. Social Actions Smackdown (Part 1)

All For Good launched very recently as an aggregator of service opportunities within the United States.  Earlier this spring I got involved with Social Actions, which is an aggregator of worldwide [...]

I’m Homeless : Mobile Loaves and Fishes Video

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

What can I say? If you are a human being yyou need to do this once in your life. More posts coming on this eye opening experience with our brothers and sisters on the street soon, including my own video takes. Go ahead and watch this video from our hosts below when you can.

Vivir Unidos

Monday, June 15th, 2009

From our friends at United Way of Central Texas : We’re having an event on Thursday 18, Vivir Unidos at the MACC and like to encourage all of you to come along (some of you are already doing so, thanks), hear the findings from our Latino/Hispanic research, and have some fun at the same time. [...]

Sneak Peek of a New ACS Video

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Preview the American Cancer Society Native American Women breast cancer video – starring an all-Native American cast and filmed in South Dakota! Native American women share their stories of survival.

We Are One Central Texas

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Central Texas nonprofits joined forces today to launch “We Are One,” a campaign focused on increasing involvement and driving stronger support for local organizations and their many missions. The We Are One initiative demonstrates a new level of collaboration as twelve of Austin’s largest nonprofits come together to speak as one voice and address important [...]

Build a Better Machine for Diabetes

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

This is a great use of Video+Contests to get your point across. Watch the video and let me know what you think.