I’m not sure if I’ve spent more time explaining what Philanthropegie is all about – or helping people figure out how to pronounce it? Hopefully, that will all change now that the site is up and running. Well, at least the part about explaining what it’s all about. Almost a year in the making, Philanthropegie […]
I’ve seen, first hand, the significant impact of bringing together a nonprofit leader with a well-matched expert who is willing to volunteer their time and talents to make a difference in the world. If you haven’t tried this – you should! There are a number of great sites that can help. Here’s information on a […]
Leveraging the many wonderful resources listed here on Philanthropegie is usually the focus of my blog posts – and today is no different. But let’s start a little closer to home. What about leveraging our own resources? Each of us is wonderfully unique. We may share certain talents and knowledge with others, but our unique […]
I subscribe to a number of newsletters about philanthropy, nonprofits and social good. There is one in particular that I’m always excited to see in my inbox. Heather Mansfield, the author of “Social Media for Social Good – A How To Guide for Nonprofits,” sends out her newsletter every 10 to 14 days. It’s full […]
I recently touched base with two good friends I hadn’t seen in a while. Since I can’t help myself these days, I soon found myself talking about Philanthropegie and what we hope to accomplish. Here’s why I’m glad that I did. Donna is launching a new nonprofit in Arizona to provide temporary care and adoption […]
You are probably familiar with Chicke Fitzgerald through her blog posts about Integrated Giving. Well, Chicke invited me to join her for the inaugural edition of her new Blog Talk Radio show, “Uncommon Giving.” I enjoyed the opportunity to share more about the history, intent and future of Philanthropegie. I hope you enjoy it. Ric […]
There’s a new organization in Phoenix, Arizona called SEED SPOT that caught my attention and drew me deeper into the arena of social entrepreneurship. SEED SPOT describes themselves as “an incubator in Phoenix, Arizona that supports early stage social entrepreneurs that are launching ventures that create a positive impact in the lives of people […]
I believe that many people who want to make a difference just don’t know where to start – that’s actually a big part of why Philanthropegie exists. We want to make it easier for people to connect with something or someone that can help them find their way in the world of philanthropy and social […]
My work with Philanthropegie is all about making a difference. More specifically, it’s about helping others to make a difference – and volunteering plays a big role in this arena. That must have been on my mind the other day when I read a great article by Rick Steves – “How to make the most […]
Someone recently asked me to choose the most important quality of an effective leader. Before you read on, take a moment to think about how you would answer this question? To set the stage for this, I should share that I am a big believer in the maxim – “Leadership is Action, Not Position.” For […]
