Support your favorite charitable cause by participating in their walkathon, marathon or bikeathon. These are easy ways to be involved in the philanthropic world!
Do something for our military personnel or to honor and remember those who have served. Here are five recommendations and tips on easy ways to make a difference on Memorial Day.
If you are serious about making a difference I recommend that you focus on what I call the 5 Cs: Conviction, Capability, Capacity, Commitment and Compassion.
We sit on the brink of a federal shutdown. Radiation is running rampant in Japan, the country being torn apart and devastated, lives lost, homes lost....
Apolo Ohno, the most decorated Winter Olympian in history, gave us an interview about his role with SeeYourImpact, something he calls "the future of philanthropy."
Students are overwhelmed with the complexities of global warming, environmental degradation, and social injustices. Through their food choices students felt that they could make a difference.
Hal Taussig will never make Forbes list of highest paid CEO's. It's not that his Philadelphia travel company isn't profitable. It's just that Hal donates every penny of profits to innovative projects that address poverty.
There are lots of numbers in social media: followers, listings, etc. But to me, there is one number that shines above all else: the number of people whose lives are impacted by what you do
Can travel make us better people? Can it make the world a better place? Is it possible to make a positive contribution to a community just by having t...
I believe this can lay a foundation for how countless nonprofits can use Twitter going foward. Not simply as a place to post, but rather as a platform to participate.
There is a shift going on in the world. That's why it's a perfect time for smart, strong women to teach, lead and write about dealing with uncertainty.
Three years ago, my friend and now business partner and I set out on a mission to change the lives of girls and women. PROUDgirls on the MOVE teaches girls to feel beautiful and powerful while doing good things for others.
At 21 years of age, Haylee Cain found herself living in a nursing home among people more than twice her age. The young woman with cerebral palsy was p...
Team Hoyt is made up of father, Dick Hoyt, and his son, Rick, who compete together in marathons across the country. Their motto is simply, "You can." ...
For teenagers in Chicago's turbulent South Side, staying in school and away from trouble can be a challenge. For 30 years, the South Shore Drill Team ...
American Girl, the company known for the collection of popular dolls bearing the name, has kicked off the Shine On Now campaign, encouraging young gir...
Dr. Julie Manly was one of many American health professionals who traveled to Haiti following the January 12 earthquake. She was surprised to find a r...
Voluntweetup show nonprofits how to connect with their target audience, refine their message, and to engage social media sites like Twitter and Facebook in ways that can pay huge dividends.
I spoke to Andeisha Farid yesterday in Washington yesterday, who was pleased to have just met Michelle Obama. Hillary Clinton then spoke about her in...