Global XChange From VSO: Six Month Volunteer Exchange Program

By Kate | September 10th, 2007 | 1 Comment »

VSO, whose motto is “promoting volunteering to fight global poverty and disadvantage”, has built a reputation organizing two-year placements for international volunteers, including those with qualifications or experience in the... [Read this entry]

Some Observations On Fundraising

By Kate | July 14th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

I’ve had an opportunity over the last few months to gain some insight into fundraising, mostly from the side of non-profit organizations approaching donors. This is not really a... [Read this entry]

Next Generation Nepal: May Update And Fast-Approaching Fundraiser

By Kate | June 16th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

I recently received the May newsletter for Next Generation Nepal and I’m providing a slightly unnecessary summary here as NGN newsletters are now available online at the main website.
But... [Read this entry]

Help Publicize A Women’s Cause For Mother’s Day

By Kate | May 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

Do something special for your mom on Mother’s Day (especially relevant if you’re in the US or one of the other countries celebrating mothers on Sunday, but certainly possible elsewhere)... [Read this entry]

Peace Brigades International Update And Events

By Kate | May 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

PBI UK is promoting a fundraiser for an organization with a similar mission: the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom:
“Just in case you are bored with nothing to... [Read this entry]

Two Uganda Events: Change The Truth Fund And Invisible Children

By Kate | April 30th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

Invisible Children’s Displace Me event was held this weekend. The goal was to raise awareness generally about the war in Uganda, and more specifically about the plight of children... [Read this entry]

Around The Web On Volunteering: April 29

By Kate | April 29th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

See what’s going on with a program in Spain which works with former child soldiers
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Sing along as American Idol continues to raise money and awareness for charities.

Take another look... [Read this entry]

Around The Web On Volunteering: April 21

By Kate | April 21st, 2007 | Add a Comment »

Governor Schwartzenegger salutes volunteers in California for Volunteer Week.
Get the background on National Volunteer Week in Canada here.

Find out why one volunteer doctor is headed to the Sudan with... [Read this entry]

Resource: Charity Navigator

By Kate | February 7th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

So you’ve decided to donate money or your time. How can you know that the organization you’ve chosen is a good one?
One method which should form part of... [Read this entry]

Long Before Brangelina…

By Kate | February 4th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

…there were celebrities doing all sorts of things for charity:
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In case you didn’t catch that, Walter Payton said, “we’re not doin’... [Read this entry]