A Guide to College Fundraisers
College fundraising is more important than ever, and although you can still use some of the same tactics, you also need to think outside the box. This guide will teach you how to create an effective and creative college fundraiser. Develop a Committee The first step...
Small Ways to Improve Your Neighborhood
While it’s important to be neighborly, it’s also essential that we take care of our surroundings and make our communities a better place to live. There are a lot of things that each of us can do to improve the quality of life in our local neighborhoods. This article...
How to Give Back During the Holidays
People have been giving back to the community in various ways throughout the holiday season. From volunteering their time to build food baskets for those in need, to sharing a few words of encouragement, people have been giving back to their local communities. If...
Bettering the Community for Thanksgiving
One of the busiest times of year for hunger-fighting organizations is Thanksgiving Day. Unfortunately, many coordinators are forced to decline the help of well-intentioned individuals due to the high number of volunteers. This holiday season, help make the holiday...
How Locals Can Unify for a Better Community
Having a strong sense of belonging is very important in life, and it can be beneficial when you're in a new community or getting involved in your hometown. There are so many ways you can get involved in the community and feel at home. Being involved in your community...
The Importance of Community Involvement
Have you ever seen something on a community bulletin board that caught your attention? If so, then you should get involved in the community. You should consider joining a local club or group in many ways to get involved with the district you live in. Even more, you...
Why Community Engagement Is Important
Ideally, residents and the wider community share some ownership of a local council through their active participation in local affairs. It will involve becoming knowledgeable about policies, issues, and initiatives decided at council meetings. An elected councilor may...
Environmentally-Focused Community Service Ideas
Do you have a passion for the environment? Are you looking for ways to give back to your community? If so, you should consider participating in one of many environmentally-focused community service projects. Here are some ideas for environmentally-focused community...
How to Organize a Community Day
Have you ever wanted to organize something that your entire community could appreciate? Community events may seem challenging to plan, but the result is always worth it. Having a community day is a great way to bring people together and promote involvement in your...
How the Next Generation is Changing the Face of Philanthropy
The millennial generation is often stereotyped as lazy and entitled. But when it comes to giving back, this generation is proving all of the naysayers wrong. According to a report by The Case Foundation, millennials are more likely than any other age group to donate...