We hear a lot about how we’re becoming increasingly isolated because more and more of our days are being spent staring into a screen and, consciously or not, avoiding eye contact. Somewhere along the way, too many of us have allowed ourselves to forget what it means to truly connect with another person. It’s understandable. After all, we’re also working harder than we ever have. And what little free time we have is immediately absorbed by our families. But being more active in our … [Read more...] about No Time to Volunteer? You Can’t Afford Not to
Continue ReadingWhat is the ‘Nonprofit Starvation Cycle?’
A nonprofit’s infrastructure—information technology systems, financial systems, skills training, and revenue-generating processes, among other critical overhead—isn’t all that different from a typical business’s. In both cases, those that continually invest in theirs are the ones that generally thrive. Yet, most nonprofits don’t spend nearly enough on their infrastructure—even as it’s become clear that the results of doing so can be disastrous. Over the course of one five-year study, … [Read more...] about What is the ‘Nonprofit Starvation Cycle?’
Continue ReadingNational Night Out 2019
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more care places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Millions of neighbors take part in NNO across thousands … [Read more...] about National Night Out 2019
Continue ReadingHow to Get Your Teen Involved in Giving Back
Getting your teenager involved in volunteerism and service can be a transformative experience that leads to a lifetime of helping others. There’s ample of evidence demonstrating that volunteering and getting involved in a local charity fosters a sense of community and belonging. That goes for any age, even teens. Teens really want to be a part of something that’s bigger than them. Trust us and connecting them to a charity or cause they are passionate about is a way to tap this … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Teen Involved in Giving Back
Continue ReadingJuly County Council for Young Children Update
Hunterdon County Council for Young Children: For the month of July, Hunterdon CCYC has been hard at work in collaboration with SAFE Harbor Child Access Center of Flemington, in order to offer free open play opportunities each Tuesday of the month at SAFE Harbor. All ages are welcome from 4pm-5pm on Tuesday afternoons for facilitated play or crafts. The Hunterdon CCYC is also working with the United Way of Hunterdon to help with the organization of the "Stuff the Bus" back to school event in … [Read more...] about July County Council for Young Children Update
Continue ReadingNonprofit and a Charity Differences?
Part of scrutinizing a charity to determine whether it’s worthy of your donation or your time is determining what exactly a charity is—and if it’s any different from a nonprofit. The two terms are often used interchangeably, but should they be? Ideally, no. Because, while all charities are nonprofits, not all nonprofits are charities. Confused? Stay with us. The greater good There are lots of different types of nonprofits, but they’re all based on this premise: none of the … [Read more...] about Nonprofit and a Charity Differences?
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