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The Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) recognizes stories of good deeds at its annual Association meeting since 2007. The stories are to be included in a program called the “Iowa Hospital Hero Award”.
Employees Nominated for Good Deeds
Recipients of the Iowa Hospital Hero Award are chosen from a pool of approximately 70,000 employees each year. Such stories include individuals who have gone above and beyond their day-to-day work and those who have made significant contributions to their community.
One of this year’s IHA recipients, pharmacist Marlin Duren, was nominated by his coworkers because he has gone out of his way to care for patients at his hospital pharmacy. So caring is Mr. Duren, that he traveled through a particularly heavy snow storm just to pick up a patient’s medication that was left at home, after the patient’s wife was landlocked by a trapped car. He then shoveled the snow from their driveway.
Past recipients include employees such as Edra Fouts, a registered cancer care nurse who contributes significantly both to her job and community. Outside of work, Edra is devoted to breast cancer awareness activities.
Then there is Timi Brown. Timi is dedicated to her job and is also a volunteer grants writer. Outside of work, she has helped to successfully secure funds for child obesity programs.
There are many more inspiring stories, and each and every one of them provide a heartwarming insight into charitable work that is often overlooked in mainstream media.
Why not donate online and create your own stories of good deeds?
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An undergraduate degree in philanthropy can be obtained via at least one university, thanks to rapid growth in the not-for-profit sector. While several universities already offer certificates in not-for-profit management, this new degree primarily focuses on philanthropy as a whole, rather than the operations management of an organization.
A Unique Undergraduate Degree
For the Fall Semester 2010, Indiana University’s Center on Philanthropy unveiled their first undergraduate degree in this area, currently the only program of its kind in the nation. Several universities, such as the University of Denver, already offer Master’s degrees and certificate programs in fundraising, not-for-profit management, and philanthropy. However, such programs are usually aimed at professionals already working in the field and do not cover a full four-year degree.
“Every year there’s an unmet demand of about 50,000 jobs in the not-for-profit sector”, said Patrick Rooney, Executive Director of Indiana University’s Center on Philanthropy.
Many fundraisers enter the industry through avenues not related to fundraising. One such fundraiser, Gabie Benson, currently works in development at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Benson entered development work after deciding that she did not enjoy social work, but realized she could make a difference in her community through successful philanthropy work.
The Center has chosen Dr. Julie Hatcher to lead the new degree program. Dr. Hatcher is an international leader in philanthropy and believes that the program is “an exciting opportunity to work with students who improve their communities and work with others toward a common good”.
The hope is that as younger professionals enter philanthropy, more innovative and forward-thinking organizations will come up with creative solutions that will encourage people to give to charity.
Meta Description: Philanthropy can now be studied as a university degree. The news comes as Indiana University announced it would begin rolling out a bachelor’s degree in Philanthropy, the first such degree of its kind.
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Position: Volunteer, Social Media
Location: Delray Beach, FL – Downtown Atlantic Ave, (remote work optional)
Job Type: 6 month volunteer position, (min 10 hours per-week)
Volunteer Description
Are you good at writing? Do you like charity, people and online networking? MicroGiving is seeking a passionate volunteer to blog, manage our social media presence and grow our PR initiatives.
Volunteer Responsibilities
- Blog
- Author content such as news releases, articles, white papers, stories
- Build out MicroGiving’s presence and following on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube
- Brainstorm, develop and deploy creative social media campaigns such as contests, giveaways, online fundraisers and user generated content opportunities
- Social Network via outreach to niche prospect enthusiasts such as bloggers, tweeters and potential field partners to gain support and advocacy
Ideal Volunteer
- Expressive, articulate, artistic, creative!
- Great with people and online networking
- Artistically inclined. Proficient in photoshop or illustrator (big plus, but not required)
What’s in it for you…
- Opportunity to help grow an awesome organization and feel great!
- Tons of educational tools, resources and experience to enhance your CV or resume
- A killer reference
- Free coffee and a plush swivel chair
- Cool people and a fun environment (shoes optional)
Charity Overview
The MicroGiving Foundation Inc., www.microgiving.com, is a 501c3 not for profit charity that connects Donors directly with Recipients in need. MicroGiving is grounded on the principle that small gifts add up, enabling anyone to give micro donations from as little as one dollar. One hundred percent of funds donated through MicroGiving.com go directly to the Recipient of choice with zero administrative, overhead or marketing costs.
Volunteer Contact: astewart @ microgiving.com
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We got clued into an interesting tidbit of information worth sharing:
Apparently FedEX (formerly Kinkos), is allowing job seekers to print 25 free copies of their resume this coming Tuesday, March 10th. Customers are allowed to print free black and white copies, and are encouraged to get out there!
The company president of FedEX wants to help all of those who have been laid off and are struggling to find work in a troubled economy.
Thats good news worth spreading!
Lets support each other by sharing news and resources that can help us during these economic times…
What encouragements and/or tips would you give people who are unemployed and struggling?
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Your roof sprang a leak during Hurricane Gustav—causing your living room to flood that caused a viral strain of mildew to spawn and spread all the way down to your basement, just in time for Junior to break his leg (and his arm) and your employer to slice your hours at work. I’d say that qualifies as a financial emergency. So you need help these days?
Here are some suggestions that will help you get through rocky waters and handle your toils and tribulations during a financial emergency:
Get a Part-time Job
As much as you may dread the thought, realize that sometimes in life one must “sacrifice to win.” This means biting the bullet and picking up a night shift at a restaurant, or delivering pizza. Yes, this might be difficult, especially for those who have gone to college, earned a degree, and have years of career experience under the belt. Remember, however, that increasing your short-term income is—well, just that, short-term. Your diligence and persistence will help you in the long run, making the benefits far outweigh the short-term sacrifice.
Get Creative
Sit down with family members and have a brainstorming session. Consider all options for generating income. Maybe start a home-based business (eBay is great for this), sell off the junk in your garage to pay some credit card debt, or re-evaluate your cash-flow plan to slash unnecessary costs. *If you don’t have a cash flow plan, you seriously need one!
Stay tuned for: ‘Worried About Losing Your Electricity?’ I’ll help you make a basic cash flow plan!
Have a Detailed Plan
Scribble your financial goal on a large sheet of paper. Tape it somewhere highly visible, or somewhere that you visit often. Measure your progress every day. When you go into work tell yourself, “Every time I put in X amount of hours, or wait X amount of tables, or deliver X amount of pizzas—I knock off X amount of debt, or get X amount closer to my financial goal.” Having a detailed plan will give you stamina and help remind you of what you are working towards.
Don’t Give Up!
Determination is the number one qualifier that separates those who pull through a financial emergency versus those who dwindle away into mental, emotional, and financial bankruptcy!
I find the words of Calvin Coolidge to be very inspirational. This quote encourages me tremendously when I feel helpless and reminds me about the “power of persistence” during hard financial times:
Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence.
Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.
Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.
Persistence and Determination alone are omnipotent.
The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.
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You may be one of the many who have lost their job. It’s easy to feel helpless and worried about how you’re going to pay your bills, make ends meet, and support your family.
With layoffs flying rampantly these days, many people are in need of help and are struggling to support themselves. The competition for work is fierce. Therefore–
Your Resume is Essential
A good resume is your only shot at making a winning first impression and beating the competition. If you are unemployed, need a job, can’t pay your darn electric bill, let alone support your family. Here are some support tips to help you avoid resume ruin:
5 Resume Mistakes to Avoid:
1) Include Only Your Resume Attachment
Do not send only your resume as an attachment (without also including a message in the body of your email). Introduce yourself and include a few short sentences about why you are suitable for the job, and how you can help them.
*TIP: Copy+Paste your resume in the email as many employers wont open attachments from people they don’t know.
2) Include Misspellings & Grammatical Errors
Proof read, proof read, proof read! I can’t stress how unprofessional a poorly written document looks! Misspellings, mistakes, and grammatical errors reflect you as a poor potential employee, and they convey to employers that you are uneducated. Have several people proof-read and spell-check your resume before you send it. It’s easy to overlook little mistakes when you’ve read your work multiple times, as your eyes become use to those errors.
3) Include Funny Fonts & Weird Formatting
Stick to the good old ‘Times New Roman’ or ‘Arial’ in size 12. Studies show that readers have difficulty processing certain fonts and sizes. Avoid overusing CAPITAL LETTERS, italics, and boldface.
For Example:
AVOID USING ALL CAPITAL LETTERS LIKE THIS. THE USE OF ALL CAPS IMPEDES ONE’S READING SPEED AND MAKES IT MORE DIFFICULT FOR READERS T READ. PLUS IT’S ALSO VERY ANNOYING.
4) Send Your Resume In a Format That Can’t Be Opened – (advice for computer-illiterates like me)
Early versions of Microsoft Office cannot open the new 2007 version of Microsoft Office file formats, for example, ‘.docx’! It can, however, open the old file formats, ‘.doc’. Do not send ‘.docx’ files!
5) Send Your Resume From an Unprofessional Email Address
You might think your email address is the greatest. But ask yourself, “Would my prospective employer feel the same way about HopelessHeart@xyz.com, CutiePooh3576821@cute.net, or I_am_Darf_Vader@thedarkside.com?”
Remember that the person you are sending your resume to online cannot see you. You’re just a computer screen to them. Your email name, therefore, paints a picture of you. The more human your email address is, the more real you become as an actual person on the other side of the computer screen. Keep your email address professional, simple and real (example: April@abc.com).
There you have it. If you’re unemployed and need help, start by creating a good resume by keeping in mind these 5 Resume Mistakes to Avoid. You’ll be more likely to stand out from the 100’s of other unemployed people who are also seeking help.
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