I’m a few days late, as National Volunteers Week was April 18-24, 2010. However, I’m still reposting this article as the information is relevant, and it is true Volunteers are the heart of all nonprofits. Enjoy!
Planning a nonprofit starts immediately a great idea hits you smack between the eyes. You’ll start with the formation of [...]
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Make a difference in your community
Sonja Chevere demonstrated for me the power in taking action. As Sonja was taking her six year old daughter to school one day, her little girl asked, “Momma, why is that girl showing her backside? That’s a private part that she shouldn’t be showing to anyone.” Sonja looked up, and across from her daughter’s school, [...]
Volunteers helping children with special needs
Here is a post from my very dear friend who knows first hand about assisting children with special needs. Thanks, Donnamarie, for this great post!
As a volunteer, there is nothing greater in this world than giving of your time to help children with special needs.
Special needs can cover a broad spectrum. You may [...]
Key strategies for implementing new ideas
Brainstorming new ideas may be your passion; implementing new ideas on the other hand may be where projects breakdown. When bringing your key leaders together your organization can gain passion and purpose in utilizing true collaboration.
Here are a few key strategies to assist you in seeing those well-dreamt projects through to fruition.
• Include your [...]
Oscar night for volunteers
It is wonderful to be recognized for a job well done. I’m just returning from my vacation in Hollywood, CA where I actually got to walk through the Kodak Theatre where the Oscars have been held since 2001.
It was an amazing experience for a movie buff like me because it’s nothing like I imagined. It’s [...]
Volunteers are the heart of a nonprofit
Planning a nonprofit starts immediately a great idea hits you smack between the eyes. You’ll start with the formation of your vision. Then that will grow into your mission statement. Next you’re looking down the road at a budget and trying to anticipate how much something like this will cost to operate and share with [...]
