Monthly Archives: September 2011

An inside look at a Prison and the Role of Volunteers

Posted on September 22, 2011 by jeffhoffmanassociate

Today was not our usual California Commission on Service and Volunteering (California Volunteers) meeting.  We spent the afternoon touring the historic Folsom Prison.  Behind the massive stone walls, we saw a glimpse of today’s prison life.  We walked through the … Continue reading →

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Two Social Service Agencies rely on their Social Enterprises

Posted on September 17, 2011 by jeffhoffmanassociate

More and more NGOs are utilizing social enterprises as a way to not only fund core activities but to be an active part in achieving their mission.  I visited two such organization on my visit to Taipei. The Garden of … Continue reading →

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The Interactive Relationship between American Enterprises

Posted on September 16, 2011 by jeffhoffmanassociate

Today I was honored to present the keynote address to the Taiwan National NGO Conference.  My topic was the Interactive Relationship between American Enterprises and Nonprofit Organizations. Here is an excerpt from my remarks.  To read the full speech: Download … Continue reading →

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Out of Tragedy, Triumph!

Posted on September 11, 2011 by jeffhoffmanassociate

Ten years ago this morning I was working out at the gym.  It was about 6 AM in Long Beach and I remember walking by a TV and seeing smoke coming out of the North Tower of the World Trade … Continue reading →

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