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What’s the Deal… with Voluntourism?

“Volunteering is an act of heroism on a grand scale. And it matters profoundly. It does more than help people beat the odds; it changes the odds.”—Bill Clinton How are you spending your summer vacation? Are you going to the … Read more.

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Celebrate America on 4th of July…and Everyday

“I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival…It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this … Read more.

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“What’s in a Name?” Perhaps Just the Future of Volunteer Resource Management

“Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” —Margaret Mead National Volunteer Week began in 1974 when President Nixon signed an executive order establishing the week … Read more.

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Transformative Innovation

A transformative innovation does not have to be a new tool or program model; it can be any catalyst that will dramatically improve performance across the system. The process of identifying what would trigger drastic improvements inside a social delivery … Read more.

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