If you’re looking for Mr. or Mrs. “Right” you know it can be hard. So is finding the right charity to give your time and money to. Whether you’re an individual or a company, you want a long-term relationship with your nonprofit. Similar to dating, there are a lot of “fish” out there and the…
6 National Corporate Volunteering Programs Employee engagement programs come in several forms based on a company’s goals and objectives as well as which employee engagement program best fits a company’s culture. Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO): Companies allow employees time off to volunteer during the workweek by setting a designated number of hours a year (such…
Although Florida winters are a little warmer than the rest of the country, Fort Lauderdale doesn’t let that stop it from embracing the holiday spirit. For many, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year and many nonprofits and neighborhoods take pride in making our world a prettier place during the holiday season.…
You will find there are two types of people when it comes to holiday shopping – the Traditionalist and the Techy. The Traditionalist lives for Black Friday, and may even sneak out of Thanksgiving dinner a few hours early to snag a great deal. The Techy makes it through the turkey coma and is ready…
You will find there are two types of people when it comes to holiday shopping – the Traditionalist and the Techy. The Traditionalist lives for Black Friday, and may even sneak out of Thanksgiving dinner a few hours early to snag a great deal. The Techy makes it through the turkey coma and is ready…
In south Florida, the launch of fall does not come with the changing colors of the leaves, but instead with the kickoff of charity season. A slew of invites to events bombard your mailbox and inbox and you know that the lazy days of summer are over. With over 6,000 nonprofits in Broward County, your…
While donations to major nonprofit organizations are always helpful and needed, companies have the opportunity to maximize and allocate their resources and staff to lead in a big way. While we may be in awe of companies like Google, Apple and Disney, the vast majority of the U.S. is made up of small businesses, those…
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Giving Back 10 Ways Small Businesses Can Give Philanthropically By: Kelly Alvarez Vitale While we may be in awe of companies like Google, Apple and Disney, the vast majority of the U.S. is made up of small businesses, those with less than 500 employees. With over 50% of the working population working for a…
What if there was a study dedicated to unearthing the secrets to a happy life? Researchers analyzed data from 40 published papers and found evidence that volunteering, in fact, boosts happiness. Volunteers had lower levels of depression, increased life satisfaction and enhanced well-being. More importantly, volunteers had a 20 percent lower risk of death than…