Every school child knows the words recited by Yale's most famous revolutionary war patriot, Nathan Hale, Class of 1773, "I have but one life to lose for my country..." But perhaps his most profound utterance was his call to giving back to society, "I wish to be useful..."
As much as I love traditional genealogy, I also enjoy playing at the fringes to discover new applications for our research skills, and that's how I fi...
If there are people in your life who don't take the time to "stop and smell the roses," or are too tired, too stressed out or too crazed by work to smile, perhaps you can help them.
We are constantly surrounded by the happenings of the world in a way that no other generation has been. Unfortunately, this means that the tragedies of the day are more visible than ever. But so are the triumphs.
"Frackademia" is usually thought of as "studies" conducted by university-based "frackademic" researchers and funded by Big Oil. But UT-Knoxville has taken the game to a whole new level, leasing off land it owns so that it can study "best practices" for fracking in the Volunteer State.
This Father's Day, as you reflect on your dad and how he changed your life for the better, please consider doing the same for a young person in need -- please consider becoming a Big.
There are three major dynamics underway to change Honduras. The first one is political. The second is business-oriented, and the third focuses on empowering people by promoting -- on a wide and coordinated scale -- grassroots projects targeting education, health care and basic needs
So whether you are a volunteer manager, CSR practitioner, NGO leader, or anyone working or interested in the industries and companies that seek to do good and do it well, then it's time you invest in the NCVS experience.
Imagine a world without neighborhood centers, the Red Cross, the YM's and YWs, and hundreds of other human service agencies. What would happen in a disaster? Where would neighbors gather?
Representing a broad set of perspectives on your board is important. This includes people of varied backgrounds and experience. We often talk about ethnic or gender diversity on boards but having people of who come from different generations is key.
As a fundraiser for a large philanthropic organization, identifying and activating affinity, or a sense of community among donors and volunteers is one of the sharpest arrows in our quiver.
Have you ever stared at your resume thinking, "Man, I haven't added anything new to this in over a year!"? For those of you that can say no to that qu...
Sometimes we're so focused on our careers and school that we forget about all those around us who are literally struggling to survive.
The Khmer people, they of the lovely almond skin complexions and river stone eyes, have a way of expression, perhaps like none other I have, or will e...
The joy and beauty of giving extends far beyond writing a check to your favorite charity during the holiday season. Don't misunderstand me, those chec...
Last year, I watched a TEDx video by Ernesto Sirolli called "Want to help someone? Shut up and listen! ", it was filmed in Christchurch, New Zealand s...