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In the Market for Learning

by Olga Pazukha

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Skills-Based Volunteering: A Beginner's Experience

Today's guest blogger is John Trotter, an exceptional marketing & communications consultant that we've had the pleasure of working with over the past few months.   Read on for a glimpse of John's  personal experience as a skills-based volunteer.

Spring has sprung...

by Lynda Gerty, Vantage Point Program Director

 "The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting
for our wits to grow sharper."

- Eden Phillpotts

Spring. A time of plenty. 

How do governments support volunteerism?

by Colleen Kelly, Vantage Point Executive Director

Since hosting the 2010 Olympics, all levels of government have showed renewed interest in volunteerism. Locally and nationally, our elected representatives are convening conversations, seeking recommendations, and considering how to protect and encourage this valuable "natural resource."

Talkin' about a revolution...

by Annastasia Palubiski, Vantage Point Program Director

If you're like me, and enjoy watching charming men with British accents cook, you've probably been watching Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution — a weekly show following one man's relentless drive to change how America feeds its children.

Taking Sides in the Volunteerism Debate

Taking Sides

Photo Credit: jacob earl

Ok, it's time. It's time to talk about volunteering.

The Mission Statement - Your Most Valuable Resource

Today's guest blogger, Jennifer Sweeney, is one of the most active and dedicated volunteers I've ever met.  She is a tireless community builder and a value to any organization with which she works. I asked Jennifer to talk about her experience attending our recent Leadership Series Workshop with author and management guru Peter Brinckerhoff. Jennifer shares the key points from Brinckerhoff's materials here. Certainly many great lessons were learned.

A Rising Tide

I spent time this month at a conference hosted by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and the Minnesota Council on Foundations. 1800 attendees! Who says professional development budgets are dead?!

What's In A Name?

Shakespeare tells us that a "rose by any other name smells as sweet". So I'm excited to introduce today's guest blogger, Lynda Gerty, who discusses the importance of identity and names. Lynda is the Manager of Marketing & Communications at Volunteer Vancouver. Read on to understand the cross out.

 

By Any Other Name  credit Auntie P

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