It seems appropriate, for my final post here in 2012, to look back at the year that was and pick some of my most favorite feel-good moments. After all, feel-good moments are what makes this community tick, right? Social media helped a good intention spread like wildfire, and in the end, people benefited in wonderful, […]
My Three Favorite Feel-Good Moments of 2012 Read More »
We’re taking the day off here at the IG Blog to wish you, your family, and loved ones a very Merry Christmas! Be safe, be joyous, and be thankful. Speaking of being thankful, here’s a fun video from the Mightycause Team thanking YOU for being great supporters and making amazing changed in our communities this
What does ten bucks buy anymore? Not much in the consumer world–in mine a couple lattes. But in the nonprofit world a $10 Mightycause Giving Card can make a huge difference. That’s why I’m giving everyone on my holiday list a $10 Mightycause Giving Card with this list of ten ways their donation could help
10 Ways Ten Bucks Can Make a Big Difference Read More »
How do you teach kids to be generous? How do you inculcate empathy and charity when need is absent, or more often, hidden in their daily routines? It’s a question well-off parents struggle with everywhere, and especially during holidays–when you have plenty, and you realize your kid has no idea it could be any different. Because
How Do You Teach Your Children Generosity? Read More »
Here’s to a Happy Thanksgiving from our Mightycause.com family to yours! We have so much to be thankful for this year, and so we’d like to share a few of those with you. Thankful for Amazing Fundraisers Watching incredible giving day magic while it happens is something each of our team members are excited about.
Happy Thanksgiving from Mightycause to You! Read More »
I wouldn’t care if I had turkey on Thanksgiving, but not having pie tomorrow would ruin my day. Whether it’s apple, pumpkin, sweet potato, pecan, or any other kind of pie–I love them all! I bet you have your favorites, too. Boston-based Community Servings had pie lovers in mind when they created their Pie in
Pie in the Sky is the Best Thanksgiving Fundraiser! Read More »
The American Red Cross has a message for you: you need to be ready for a disaster. The message is a timely one as Hurricane Sandy is continuing its march through Pennsylvania and New York. To punctuate the point the Eastern Massachusetts chapter of the Red Cross launched a new site last week, SavingZombies.com. The
Hurricane Hits, Apocalypse Looms. Get a Go Bag! Read More »
I’m a big fan of all-things zombie and especially the AMC series The Walking Dead. I have a lot of company as a record-breaking 3 million people joined me last week to watch the third season premiere. If you’re not familiar with the show it’s about a small group of survivors of a zombie apocalypse
5 Nonprofit Lessons from The Walking Dead Read More »
Often times, when we think about changing the world, we think about giant acts that are covered on all of the major news networks. We think that changing the world means altering an entire culture, saving millions of people in one fell swoop, or changing the very tides of the ocean. However, the reality is
Andi Smith, Knitting Caps for Women Fighting Breast Cancer Read More »
It used to bug me when I was speaking and I looked out into an audience and saw people on their phones and tablets–until I realized that when I’m the listener I do the very same thing. Now I say if you can’t beat them, join them! Here are twenty ways you can incorporate smartphone
10 Ways to Use Smartphones at Presentations Read More »
