In the last weWednesday, we focused on reasons not to start a charity and shared less time-consuming alternatives to meet your giving objectives, one of which was to donate to a charity . If you choose to donate there are many answers you will want to have before making your decision. By nature, charities want […]
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You are a caring person, no doubt. Your considering what is the best way to contribute to a cause that you are passionate about. An option is to start a charity or foundation so you can efficiently funnel money to causes and provide donors with a tax receipt. And if you are honest, you always […]
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Optimize your social contribution by counting it TWICE! You can optimize your social contribution if you have given your time, insight, energy, or donated to a community initiative. Or have you purchased a product or service because the organization is doing social good or is environmentally conscious? Or created or participated in an initiative that […]
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Professional Contributors pick opportunities where they feel they can have an impact while staying true to their purpose, objectives, and skill. Realizing where you can move a mandate forward is half the battle; the other half is getting the association and community group to agree with your assessment.
Part of the Please don’t Volunteer – 9 part series How to assess volunteer opportunities When looking to Professionally Contribute, you could take any opportunity without performing due diligence. That is what I would call volunteering. Professional Contributors and/or volunteers by nature want to make a difference. Professional contributors can add greater value and enjoy a greater […]
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Part of the Please don’t Volunteer – 9 part series Volunteer Canada Report states that when people offer their services inline with their talents and skill set they are more engaged. Consider, which talent or skills do you have that would align with the needs of a professional association or community group, and where can you […]
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Please don't volunteer is how to have an impact from your volunteer efforts. Professional contribution is taking volunteering to the next level, for both you and the beneficiary. An efficient way to grow your network is through professional contribution. Learn and gain a new perspective on an industry or an issue, and achieve a sense of belonging to the local or global community. Professional Contributors by nature want to make a difference. So how do you go about evaluating that impact?
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Part of the Please don’t Volunteer – 9 part series weWednesday subscriber exclusive – short weekly video infusion of how to live your most meaningful life by consciously contributing to your community, country, and beyond. Subscribe on the right to weWednesdays to receive it in your inbox. In this week’s episode consider: What does success look like to me? What […]
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YouMeWe Group invests in the first, of what we hope will hundreds of micro-loans through the Kiva.org program. For every 25 conscious-contributions™ shared at on the MyContributionCounts page, YouMeWe Group invests $25 in an individual or group seeking a micro-loan for business or education. By lending as little as $25, we can help people around […]
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For every 25 conscious-contributions™ shared at on the MyContributionCounts page, YouMeWe Group will invest $25 in an individual seeking a micro-loan for business or education through the Kiva.org program. Kiva provides micro-loans that change lives. By lending as little as $25, we can help people around the world create an opportunity for themselves and their […]
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Part of the Please don’t Volunteer – 9 part series Why do you volunteer? Do you feel it is your responsibility to contribute? Are you hoping to get something in return, such as win more business, improve your brand equity, or learn a new skill? Well, I have a suggestion: stop volunteering, your brand and your purpose […]
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Part of the Please don’t Volunteer – 9 part series weWednesday subscriber exclusive – short weekly video infusion of how to live your most meaningful life by consciously contributing to your community, country, and beyond. Subscribe on the right to weWednesdays to receive it in your inbox. In this week’s episode consider: Why shouldn’t I volunteer? When should I professionally contribute? […]
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Build your personal brand by being a professional-contributor How and why you contribute will affect the perception of your personal brand–so make your professional contributions count. How you show up will dictate how people make decisions about whether they respect you, trust you, or will refer you. How you build your brand is a direct […]
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Part of the Please don’t Volunteer – 9 part series weWednesday subscriber exclusive – short weekly video infusion of how to live your most meaningful life by consciously contributing to your community, country, and beyond. Subscribe on the right to weWednesdays to receive it in your inbox. In this week’s episode consider: Are my contributions enhancing my personal brand? Is […]
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Happy Valentine’s Day! What an extraordinary day! A cultural and commercial celebration where socially we are put under pressure to demonstrate our love for that special someone. How about we make this Valentine’s different? Instead of focusing on one person, let’s spread the love, by making our contributions count. Now before I share how […]
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