We know that Baltimore is a city worth believing in. Ours is a city of opportunity, courage and great minds. But we have to do more than just believe – now we have to stand up for Baltimore and invest in our neighbors. Since last Friday, 14 people have been killed in 36 shootings. 14 …
Giving and receiving gifts is a great American tradition. Holidays, birthdays, graduations, house warmings – people love to arrive with something to give. And, often, just the act of giving a present relates such a poignant message of caring and respect, that the actual gift is less important. In fact, the Greater Good Science Center …
We were all welcomed upon our arrival with open arms by the employees of The Center, including the amazing native New Orleanian Chef, Amin Dada. She had long dread locks that would have fallen well past her waist, if they hadn’t been tied up in a scarf on the top of her head. Amin was …
One Sunday morning as a kid, my dad told me to grab my bike and said calmly, “Today, the woods will be our church.” At the time, my dad was going through a bit of a religious exploration. And between the town meetings and temple visits, there were the Sunday mornings with nature. We would …
Beth Falcone recognized a trend among the nonprofit boards that she serves on – that she was the youngest board member. This recognition motivated Beth’s interested in cultivating the next generation of nonprofit donors and board members. She sees that “it’s important to establish patterns of philanthropy when you’re young, so that they continue when …
Melissa Badeker is a self-proclaimed “Groupon/LivingSocial person”. So when a friend re-tweeted a deal offered through GiveCorps last year – she clicked. “I was interested in the concept; donating and then getting something back.” That initial click led to a few donations and then a summer internship at GiveCorps, where she learned more about local …
Michigan native, David Warnock was born before the introduction of DDT – and remembers the birds. During his lifetime, David witnessed the bald eagle population plummet as the eggs were weakened by DDT run-off and then soar back as the problem was addressed. He states simply, “we dealt with it and now eagles are abundant.” …
The 2013 Millennial Impact Report was released by Achieve last month, detailing the trends of a rising generation that is “eager to connect, get involved, and give to causes they’re passionate about.” The full report is chock full of great information, not only explaining the results of their surveys but laying out key impacts of their … Continue reading
For Lou Pugliese visiting Haiti was a transformational experience. Lou and his wife, Barb, went to Haiti to provide professional training to teachers in the rural village of Jacmel. Drawing on their own professional experiences in the world of education (Lou as an education technology expert and Barb as a teacher), the couple knew they could … Continue reading
Arthur Morgan is setting BHAGs. Arthur saw hungry kids in the school where he worked, and he saw food going into waste bins at the farmer’s markets where he shopped. Light bulb. By design, Gather Baltimore’s service impacts more than the people they feed and the farms they harvest. They are lifting up other food … Continue reading
How do you feel about each of these statements? 1) Feed 10,000 children every year 2) End childhood hunger by 2020 The first will keep you raising money and feeding kids for the long haul but never getting at the heart of the issue. The second may very well put you out of business…and create … Continue reading
At GiveCorps, we’ve found that projects that incorporate compelling video gain more traction on the site and through social media outlets. Video is an increasingly important marketing tool for your organization and well worth the time and effort. In an earlier post, we shared 4 basics to make compelling videos for your cause. Now, … Continue reading
In 1965, one year after receiving a bachelor’s in engineering, Michael Bloomberg donated $5 to Johns Hopkins University. He was inspired by the way JHU had changed his life and the groundbreaking research that occurs there every day. 49 years and $1 billion dollars later, Bloomberg is still motivated by the same cause. We are not all billionaires. But, … Continue reading
In the nonprofit world, we are always searching for the best way to relate our story. We believe in our cause, we know the people affected, we track the impact, and we experience the emotional rollercoaster. But, how do we get others to see what we see? You have to show them. Wide Angle Youth … Continue reading
The Baltimore we’ve all known for years is in the spotlight – and it feels so right. The focus is finally not the murder rate or the stigma left by The Wire; instead the national media is talking about Baltimore using words like strength, determination, passion, and unity. Baltimore has its problems – crime, poverty, struggling schools, … Continue reading
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. recognized that “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” Here at GiveCorps, one of our 5 resolutions to make giving thrive in 2013 is to get out and play. Or, more specifically, to go have some fun by ‘doing for others’. So we’re excited for this … Continue reading
Baltimore City is plagued by food deserts. So Zach Chissell and Real Food Farm are connecting Baltimore to real food. To increase food access, Zach, the Project Manager for RFF, runs a Mobile Farmers’ Market and delivers nutritious options to neighborhood doorsteps. These services, along with educational programs, bring real food to our neighbors that otherwise can’t get … Continue reading
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