For generations, consumers have recognized their ability to make the world a better place by choosing where they spend their money. By boycotting a problematic company or service, for example, people have helped eliminate cruel and discriminatory practices. In recent...
With all of the advances in technology, there is no reason that you can’t successfully run a successful virtual fund-raising campaign. The most important factor determining your success will be whether you have a good story to tell. Your volunteers must have an...
2020 was a year of chaos and personal struggle. As the world has moved into 2021, there are a number of opportunities to rebuild communities and help one another. With the pandemic still impacting the world, the goal is to create a ray of hope in a dark period. As...
After retiring, most people get overwhelmed by their newfound free time. Retirement is the best life stage for individuals to engage in activities that they initially did not have time to. A good example is getting involved in philanthropic endeavors. Most retirees...
It’s predicted that tens of trillions of dollars will change hands over the next twenty years. But, unlike in the past, this wealth transfer won’t happen through typical commerce. This marks an important opportunity for philanthropy. Baby boomers, people...
Maintaining social distance doesn’t have to mean an end to community involvement. While in-person gatherings do pose a threat, it’s still possible to continue volunteering without risking COVID-19 transmission. Crisis Lines Crisis lines are an online...
With the global pandemic and subsequent isolation, many people in Las Vegas want a sense of normality to return. They have a desire to form more profound and meaningful connections with their communities. Volunteering offers people a chance to meet these needs, with...
Philanthropy was extremely popular in decades past and has once again become trendy. Some of the world’s wealthiest people have donated large portions of their income and fortunes to several charities and international nonprofit organizations. Some of these wealthy...
Measuring social impact is the process of gauging how an organization’s activities change a community’s lives. The approach focuses on the social change experienced by the beneficiaries. To measure social impact, an organization needs to collect real-time data....
A primary goal of all parents is to raise children who are thoughtful, contributing members of society. However, making a meaningful contribution to society involves more than just holding down a job and abiding by the law. It also includes creating a positive impact...
