Changing the World

I recently ran across a survey asking about philanthropy and changing the world. There were five multiple-choice questions on the survey and after I read the results, it got me thinking more about fundraising and philanthropy. Now, I do a lot of fundraising, working with groups or individuals trying to raise money, grant writing and…

Women of Worth

I love it when organizations find a way to honor their customers who do good things. L’Oreal has done that since 2008 with their Woman of Worth program. L’Oreal honors women who make a difference with their volunteer efforts. Nominations are taken (in the Spring) and then they look at all of the entries for…

Red Cross, Johnstown Flood, Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

How Can You Help with the Relief Effort for the Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster in Japan? In 1889, the South Fork Dam broke, unleashing over 20 tons of water and massive amounts of debris onto Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a small coal and steel town of ~10,000 people. Officially, over 2,200 people died in the flood and…

An Inspiring Woman for International Women’s Day: Michealene Cristini Risley

Celebrating Michealene – Today is the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day. It is a day for celebrating the strides women have made around the world. As you can see from the news lately, we have a long way to go in many countries, but the celebration is about the progress. I want to tell…