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- Do You Care or Curse? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Anita JeffersonDo You Care or Curse? Ultimately, that is the choice we make with our feelings hundreds of times a day-care or curse? The difference between the two often means happiness inside or despotic misery. The choice is real, most of the time automatic and situational, but once you begin to pay ...
Views: 2251(3 votes) - 8 Simple Children's Fundraising Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Barry FranstonWith the recent economic hardships, the need for charitable donations is immense. While many children would like to lend a helping hand to those in need, few school-age students have a job or an income that will allow them to do much. Listed below, you will find 8 simple fundraising ideas for ...
Views: 2246(1 vote) - Be Truly Human: Practice Random Acts of Kindness! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from Noelle NelsonRemember the slogan “Practice random acts of kindness”? It’s been around for a long time—all the way back to 1982 or so. More often than not, it was dismissed by most folks as a cute New Age aphorism and has largely been forgotten in the years since. Certainly in our hurried, harried ...
Views: 2230 - Closing Westgate Hall: The Psychological Consequences - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThe fact that the Westgate Hall in Canterbury is under threat, is not news to me. I have known this to be the case for over 6 months or more, and I will admit that I didn’t think much of it at first. So, you may be wondering at this point, what has made me finally take notice and reflect on the ...
Views: 2216 - 10 Ideas to Get Children Involved in Charitable Activities - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAs I was running from store to store picking up presents for my family yesterday, I started noticing collection boxes and signs for charities who are in need of donations and volunteers at this special time of year. That got me to thinking...this might be the first year that all of my ...
Views: 2210(3 votes) - Susan Jeske—A Biography - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Jolly PenSusan Jeske is well-known as the first recipient of the Ms. America ® title and in her capacity as the current Ms. America ® Pageant President and for her various pageant-related associations for the last twenty years. She has a great professional profile as a pageant judge, having judged more ...
Views: 2197(2 votes) - Is PTSD Genetic? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe National Institute for Mental Health finds that about 7.7 million American adults suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. PTSD usually occurs after an individual has either endured or witnessed a traumatic event, but the disorder can even affect people of close relations to ...
Views: 2193 - The Benefits of Getting Involved in Charity Programs - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Jake EdmundCharities depend on people supporting them to keep going. They accept support in all kinds of ways. It could be a monetary donation or a donation of time. It could also involve donating the skills that someone has in a particular are so they benefit the charity in some way. But while various ...
Views: 2187 - Teach and Coach Overseas Volunteer Programs for Quality Travel Experience - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from go volunteeringTeaching or imparting education in any form is a selfless service. Doing the same for the community development and welfare of a region is a soul-satisfying task. Coupling it with the zing of overseas travel is all the more gratifying. Nothing beats the feeling of being able to teach and coach ...
Views: 2185 - 10 Things You Should Never Do To Volunteers - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsVolunteers make many organizations possible. Volunteers donate their time, effort and often professional expertise in order to help organizations they care about. Yet many organizations don't have a clue how to treat volunteers. In my many years of volunteering at various organizations, I have ...
Views: 2184(2 votes) - The Devastation - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.You drive that very long drive to the old neighborhood. You see all the familiar surroundings along the way. We are getting closer to our destination; we are still 10 miles away and are already seeing the signs of destruction. There is a line of trees that have been uprooted and stripped of ...
Views: 2182(1 vote) - List of Things You Can Donate to Charity - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Annie SirThere are many things that can be donated and given to a charitable organization. Many people tend to focus on the giving of cash or perhaps smaller items but it might come as a surprise to you that there are many larger items which can also be donated as well. Since this is not something that ...
Views: 2178 - Creating A 501c3 Nonprofit Organization - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Wendon LeeIf you want to start a 501c3 nonprofit organization in Arizona, there are fairly a few steps you need to undergo in order for your group to earn the status of a 501c3 organization. To earn a 501c3 status, you need to do the actions below. The first thing your group needs to complete is file ...
Views: 2161 - Make this world a better place: 25 ways to carry out random acts of kindness - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Louise Presley-TurnerThe time has come when we cannot just rely on others to make the world a better place – each one of us has to do our bit. And let’s face it this world needs our help right now. Random acts of kindness are an ideal way to raise your energy to attract great things in to your life. It starts ...
Views: 2146(1 vote) - Why Don't We Volunteer? The Dare to Care - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGet Involved! Volunteer! This administration's determination to address recession fallout spans beyond the reach of bail out dollars, and into old fashioned barn-raising, with a passionate call to service. The United We Serve campaign challenges all Americans to make a difference by doing "good" ...
Views: 2137(6 votes) - The Essence of Charity Fundraising - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Gregory RogerCharities depend on the kind and generous donations of people. Without these donations, charities would have a hard time continuing their good works. Many volunteers and non profit organizations have come up with fun charity fundraising ideas to support charities and let them continue their good ...
Views: 2133 - Secrets of Sending Healing Energy at a Distance by Michael Harris, PhD and Dr. Laurie Nadel - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Michael HarrisHealing is healing; the chief objective in healing situation is that the person, animal, place or object (think Planet Earth, oceans, volcanoes, nuclear reactors) receives what it is that they need from the universe. The example I will be using is the current situation in Japan. The news and ...
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Views: 2113(1 vote) - Fundraising Ideas for Youth Groups and Schools - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Barry FranstonHolding a fundraiser can be a great opportunity to get the money needed for special projects. Fundraisers are held virtually by any group that needs capital for an event, or any other reason. Many youth groups use them to fund their mission trips. Schools are another group that's constantly ...
Views: 2094 - Steps to take to check out a charity before making a donation to it! - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from James MchoneyYou may be thinking of making a charitable donation, but with so many to choose from it can get a bit confusing. Sometimes choosing is easy: quite simply because the charitable cause has affected your life in some way already. Perhaps you were on the receiving end of the charities work, or ...
Views: 2088 - Charity Foundations, Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from David SamuelI am in Cambodia now, the town of Siem Reap and am amazed at how many charity foundations there are in this town, three hundred NGO's (non-governmental associations), one everywhere you look. I have visited with several projects so far and learnt about a very interesting problem. The main ...
Views: 2083(1 vote) - Should You Run for a Marathon Charity? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Jago HolmesOne of the many reasons for the growing popularity of the modern marathon is that they are more commonly being used as a means of raising money for charities and worthy causes. Whichever marathon charity you choose, it will have more meaning to you if you select one that is related to someone ...
Views: 2083(2 votes) - A Charity Story: Dream-Making with Billions & Penniless in Stockton - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Phil JohncockOne moment I was excited, driving up highway I-5, dreaming with billions of dollars. The next, I was hungry, penniless in Stockton, CA, wondering how I would make it home to Sparks. I was enjoying my drive, recalling the half-a-billion dollar endowment campaign I just launched two weeks ago ...
Views: 2079(1 vote) - Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Oh, that magical word, Christmas. It is such a wonderful occasion that is anticipated all year long. I sit here and look at my newly decorated Christmas tree. It has a ton of lights on it, and all kinds of colorful ornaments and a huge Santa Clause tree shirt that my grandson picked out. ...
Views: 2079(2 votes) - 7 Effective Tips to Maximise Your Outsourcing Experience - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Oliver ScottOkay, so you've employed the services of an agency, call centre, lead generation company, freelancer or any kind of outsourcing job in order to perform some work on your behalf. But whatever the work is, may it be gathering sales leads in UK, telemarketing services, data profiling services, data ...
Views: 2071 - Every Ministry Needs Helps - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Judy MillerAnd God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. -- 1 Cor 12:28 NKJV According to 1 Cor 12:28, the Ministry of Helps is one of the supernatural gifts God has ...
Views: 2061 - Life Is Lived Through Sharing What Matters Most - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from David SamuelMany people in Western countries have a very comfortable life with all the necessities that anyone can ask for, yet they are unfulfilled and dissatisfied. The normal course of action is to find a new job or relationship. It does not take long until another change is required since that is not ...
Views: 2054(4 votes) - Core Competencies for Volunteer Programs - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from go volunteeringCompetencies can be defined as underlying characteristics of people or a service kind that indicates way of thinking that generalize situations for a long period of time. In terms of volunteer services, the volunteer programs are known to come with various core competencies to make the project ...
Views: 2045 - How Can I Make Home Fundraising Work For Me? - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Barry FranstonMost of the charities depend on the kindness and generous donations given by the people. In the absence of these donations, it would be difficult for charities to carry out their good work. Many non-profit organizations and volunteers often use various home fundraising ideas for supporting ...
Views: 2035 - Narrow YOUR Focus, Increase YOUR Impact - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Margaret MeloniI do not know about you, but every once in a while when I think about all of the different causes I could join I start feeling overwhelmed. We have so much to do for our planet, our creatures and our people. Where do I start? Where do I place my focus? How can I make a difference? Then I ...
Views: 2026 - Neil Findlay is Making the World a Better Place – Learn How You Can Too - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2014 from Melissa HeislerNeil Findlay says he is just, “An ordinary person out there doing some stuff.” But he is so much more than that. Both Neil and his wife have dedicated some of their working years and now their “retirement” to helping children around the world. They are both an inspiration for what we can all ...
Views: 2026 - Recession Proof Church Giving - by Dr. Steve McSwain's book, "The Giving Myths" (Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc.), offers practical help to America's churches in Christian giving. With more than thirty years in Christian philanthropy and fundraising, Dr. McSwain has provided consultation to hundreds of Christian churches ...
Views: 2022 - A joint venture project to benefit gifted students as well as the local community - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Jake EdmundFind out about a fantastic joint venture project which aims to help gifted students realise their social responsibility whilst at the same time benefiting charities and the community. Future Leaders in Philanthropy (FLIP) is for students who go to school in Gibraltar, and gives them a unique ...
Views: 2000 - Hope - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.There it is, that four letter word that means so much too so many. Hope is such a strong word, just like the word help. To get a better understanding of the word hope we have to research what it means to others. When you lose all hope, you feel despair. When you are in despair you are in ...
Views: 1988 - Great Reasons To Buy Charity Christmas Gifts - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from James MchoneyIt is not long now till Christmas, and I don’t know about you, but I can almost smell it in the air! Maybe because it’s suddenly turned cold, or perhaps it’s just the feeling you get around mid October, but it’s nearly that time of year most of us love (and some of us dread!) because it’s time ...
Views: 1982 - Olivia Newton John’s Great Chinese Walk For Cancer - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Andrea KnollOlivia Newton John’s Great Chinese Walk For Cancer Breast cancer survivor Olivia Newton John is planning a 21-day walk along the Great Wall of China to raise money for a brand new, state of the art, treatment and research cancer center. Her journey begins on April 7th, and, if all goes to ...
Views: 1968 - Abundance - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.When you give to others your gift is abundance. Giving doesn’t always mean in the monetary from. When you donate anything of yourself, you are giving. By helping someone else you are making their life easier and it makes the heart and soul feel good. When you donate your time it will come ...
Views: 1965 - Games An Integral Part Of Daily Life - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Degonza GamesThe physical or mental activities done by the people to establish a stable status of the body are known as games. Games help the people to overcome the sorrow and grief of their mind and body. They are characterized by my features and are categorized on basis of those features. Usually, games ...
Views: 1957(1 vote) - FLIP, a fantastic and beneficial joint venture project for gifted students - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Jake EdmundFuture Leaders in Philanthropy (FLIP) is an exciting project which aims to encourage young students to get involved with charitable work and to give back to the community. It is for 16-19 year olds who go to school in Gibraltar, and they believe that it is important for the prospective future ...
Views: 1955 - For Sale - by Submitted on May 15, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to open your own business. There are many businesses that stood the test of time and have hung around for years. It is so sad when you see a business close its doors, for whatever reason. As you drive through the neighborhoods in your community, you ...
Views: 1953 - Go Green by Recycling an Old Car - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Karen CampeseEarth Day is a good time to recycle an old car by donating it to charity. The donor gets a valuable tax deduction, the charity gets the scrap value of the car, and the environment benefits by getting a polluting vehicle off the road. Recycling an old car by donating it to charity has many ...
Views: 1953 - Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains Part 6 - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This is part 6 of an 8 part blog series titled, “Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains.” This blog is about Giving Back. Other blogs to follow in this series are: Self-Esteem, Visualization, Knowledge, Patience, Understanding, Giving Back, Love, and Faith & Fear. We all possess ...
Views: 1952(1 vote) - Orphanage Volunteer Tips - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Mark AWorldwide Helpers is an online volunteer network that helps connect non profits around the world with volunteers who want to help out on a variety of projects. Their online projects database is searchable by country, location, assignment duration and cost. They also offer ratings for many of the ...
Views: 1951 - How it can be beneficial for kids in Gibraltar to FLIP out over charity - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Jake EdmundHowever, it's difficult to tell those that have the resources to help people less fortunate than themselves that they should use their money to help if they have not done so already. Their upbringing and the values that have been instilled in them from an early age will determine whether they ...
Views: 1946 - A Self-Realized Leader Can Work Wonders - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2013 from Vinod AnandA Self-Realized Leader Can Work Wonders [Vinod Anand] We all are leaders in a way as people around constantly emulate us, seek our inspiration, guidance and support and crave for our attention, love and compassion. Therefore, leaders in any sphere face the dual challenge of connecting with ...
Views: 1936 - What is Your Passion? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We all have a passion for something. Through time and patience, we have allowed ourselves to experiment with different things and uncover a part of us that finds a sense of joy and accomplishment in our passion. Some people have become great artist and musicians, while others have a profound ...
Views: 1931 - ***Why Conduct a Needs Assessment First? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Phil JohncockA well-developed grant proposal must include an understanding of your organization's own needs and strengths, as well as your community and its needs and strengths. Why is it important to assess the needs of your agency and community first? In this article, you will find 5 reasons why and 5 ...
Views: 1929(1 vote) - Saving On Children Accessories: Tips For Parents - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaYou know children accessories are very expensive nowadays. They require food, dresses, and toys. They will push you towards economical draught in no time. So what would you do to prevent this. Here are some useful tips for you: 1. Always buy second hand clothes – whether it is your new born or ...
Views: 1921 - Charity - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Vinod AnandCharity (Vinod Anand) Charity is one of the greatest virtues of the universal church. Christians following the footsteps of Jesus Christ in performing acts of giving during Lenten. Charity is born of unconditional love which prompts people to give lovingly and generously The Bible says, ‘And ...
Views: 1897 - What Will My Tax Deduction Be if I Donate My Car? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Karen CampeseWhen a person calls a charity to ask about car donation, they usually ask what their tax deduction will be is they do donate car. The answer is a little complicated. When you donate car to charity the amount you can claim on your taxes depends on two things; the fair market value of your car and ...
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