Matt Lauer interviewed Bill Gates on The Today Show last week – talking mostly about the impact of work done by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. As they spoke about the billions of dollars already invested in helping people around the world, Bill Gates was quick to say “we can do more.” Matt helped […]
I am thrilled to welcome a new contributor to Philanthropegie – Heather Mansfield. Heather Mansfield is the owner of DIOSA Communications, principal blogger at Nonprofit Tech 2.0, and author of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. She also created and maintains the “Nonprofit Organizations” profiles on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, YouTube, Flickr, LinkedIn, […]
I love the message, “Leadership is Action… not Position.” I think it is so important for people to understand that they can lead regardless of their title or position. Tapping into the leadership potential of everyone involved gives an organization a huge advantage. Of course, the other side of this message is important too. Being […]
I bet you thought that was a typo? Nope. ha·ven /ˈhāvən/ Noun – A place of safety or refuge I was out in my backyard this weekend – getting caught up on a few things while listening to great music and enjoying a beautiful Spring day. When I took a break from my […]
Ever found yourself struggling with a conflict between something you are passionate about and your beliefs? I am passionate about breaking cycles of poverty, violence & hopelessness and about kids. I have been fortunate enough to work closely with a number of organizations that shared these passions and provided great opportunities for me to participate […]
