Volunteering
Does Volunteering Help You Get Into a Top College?
Yes, volunteering helps, but not the way many students think. Top colleges look for sustained, genuine commitment and real impact, not a long list of...
The Giving Back Blog
Stories, guides and big-hearted ideas on philanthropy, volunteering, children's education and community life, by Anslem Oshionebo.
Community
Small Acts, Big Change: 10 Ways to Make the World Better This Week
Changing the world starts small. Ten simple acts, from reading to a child to donating a desk, can make your community better this week.
Education
Empowering Africa's Future: The Vital Importance of Education
Education is the cornerstone of Africa's development. It breaks the cycle of poverty, drives positive social change, improves health and builds...
Education
Joy in The Midst of Little
I grew up where many children wanted to learn but families could not afford books or uniforms. That community taught me that joy can survive...
Community
Welcome!
This blog shares stories, ideas and practical tips on philanthropy, volunteering and children's education, with one goal: helping more people make...
Philanthropy
The Best Philanthropy Books Everyone Should Read
If you want to give with more purpose, start with these four books. Each one shows, in a different way, that ordinary people can create extraordinary...
Philanthropy
Starting your Philanthropic Journey
Every giving journey is personal, but most follow three stages: explore your causes with small pilot gifts, experiment and refine your strategy, then...
Philanthropy
Should You Donate to Local or National Organizations?
Both local and national charities do vital work. Decide by first defining your goal, then weigh closeness and visibility (local) against scale and...
Community
How Nonprofits Impact Local Communities
Nonprofits touch almost every life in a community, from emergency services and libraries to jobs and fair wages, and they show by example what...
Community
Easy Steps To Be Active In Your Community
Getting involved in your community does not take much time. Show up to local events, give an hour, donate what you no longer need, shop local, join a...
Volunteering
The Importance of Volunteering Before Launching Your Career
Volunteering before your first job gives you perspective, practical skills, new passions and the time-management habits every employer looks for.
Philanthropy
Incorporating Philanthropy in Your Business
A business gives best when giving is planned like any other business function: choose a cause, build it into your culture, partner locally and set...
Leadership
How to Promote Diverse Leadership
Diverse leadership does not happen by accident. Leaders build it by making the workplace safe to speak up in, living their values every day and...