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Volunteers’ work is critical in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy… and all Disasters

It has been three months since Superstorm Sandy hit the easternseaboard. Last week I had a moving experience on the Rockaway peninsula, and in Brooklyn, seeing firsthand the devastation and how volunteers continue to be part of the solution helping … Continue reading

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Games for Change

My blog from January 25 discussed the inspired work of Kat Taylor and Tom Steyer.  Another session of the USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy’s Leadership Forum involved Games.  Games are becoming an increasingly important way to communicate.  Last … Continue reading

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Giving Pledge Couple, a Dynamic Duo

Kat Taylor and Tom Steyer have a passion for life, and a drive to make society and our earth better. They are using their resources to be part of the solution. And when I say resources, I mean the same … Continue reading

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Leading Tomorrow’s Global Volunteer Community – Together. IAVE London 2012

This week I am in London for the bi-ennial conference of the International Association of Volunteer Effort.  While I have attended many of these conferences over the years, from New Delhi to Singapore, for the first time, this convening’s focus … Continue reading

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Supporting our Veterans more Effectively

When my father returned from his tour of duty in Italy at the end of World War II, he came home to a hero’s welcome.  He had postponed college and risked his life in service to our country.  He came … Continue reading

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Pro Bono Service, it’s Not Just for Large Corporations

Often when one hears the term pro bono you think of a law firm.  True, but pro bono service can be provided by most any business.  In recent years companies have been using their intellectual capital to help solve some … Continue reading

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Post-Partisanship: The USC Schwarzenegger Institute Inaugural Symposium

“The USC Schwarzenegger Institute is committed to advancing post-partisanship, where leaders put people over political parties and work together to find the best ideas and solutions to benefit the people they serve.”  This mission statement really resonates with me.  The … Continue reading

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Volunteering on the Railroad

Last weekend we had the pleasure to take a ride on the Maine Narrow Gauge Railway.  The train leaves from Portland, Maine on a 3 mile roundtrip journey alongside Casco Bay.  It was a beautiful Sunday morning journey.  But what … Continue reading

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2012 Neighborhood of the Year: California Heights

For years I have been a proponent of civic engagement as a way to build stronger and sustainable communities.  This year I learned of an organization called Neighborhoods USA.  They are “a national non-profit organization committed to building and strengthening … Continue reading

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Bronze, Silver and Gold… perhaps a Platinum for the Olympics’ Volunteers?

London 2012 is a masterful event that has been in the planning stages for years and we are now seeing it play out.  The spectacular Opening Ceremonies alone utilized more than 10,000 volunteers.  It is estimated that 75,000 volunteers are … Continue reading

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