In an op–ed in “The Hill,” former Senator Harris Wofford calls for bipartisan leaders to reaffirm their commitment to engaging citizens in new and effective ways to help meet the challenges of our time.
USA Today article discusses the trend of young people serving, but says it’s not all about a shaky economy.
John Bridgeland is the CEO of Civic Enterprises and former Assistant to President George W. Bush, Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, and Director of USA Freedom Corps. He chairs NCoC’s National Board of Advisors and is author of a new book, ~1@BODYURL[id=114kcurl323]@
NCoC Executive Director David B. Smith recently caught up with him about the book, and asked a few questions about how Bridgeland found his calling and would encourage today’s young leaders to do the same.
By David B. Smith on Mobilize.org blog September 21, 2011 Today, over 14 million Americans (largely Millennials) are actively seeking jobs with no promise in sight. They are frustrated, run down, and just plain tired. While Congress debates the President’s…
Chronicle of Philanthropy September 21, 2011 by Peter Bolton States in which a big share of people volunteer, vote, and participate in other civic events tended to suffer the least-drastic increases in joblessness during the downturn, according to a new…
Between 2008 and 2010, a majority of Americans were civically active in a variety of ways, working with others to improve their communities, according to the 2011 Civic Life in America: Key Findings on the Civic Health of the Nation research released today by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC).
This infographic from Blackbaud illustrates what the “social giving ecosystem” looks like, thanks to the emergence of technology and social media.
Volunteers provide a powerful economic and social benefit to communities across the nation, with 62.8 million adults serving almost 8.1 billion hours through organizations in 2010, according to research released today by the federal Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
The agency’s annual Volunteering in America research finds that America’s volunteers provided services valued at nearly $173 billion to communities and the nation last year.
NCoC, Youth Service America, Mobilize.org and others have joined the “Rebuilding from Devastation” campaign, championed by our friends at Splashlife. In addition to spearheading a national campaign to rally attention, donations, and volunteers, Splashlife deployed a three–member video crew to Tuscaloosa, Alabama earlier this week to document and support the efforts to bring hope and service to storm–ravaged communities. Through blogs, videos, and interviews, the “Rebuilding from Devastation” campaign will highlight stories of perseverance and service as volunteers and citizens across the American South band together to rebuild communities and individual spirits.
Technology and online engagement provide easy access and low cost ways for nonprofits to solicit donations. Mobile apps, celebrity campaigns, and bell ringers have all tried to capitalize on technology in their appeals. But are true activists looking for a larger connection to a cause?
In this featured discussion, NCoC.net contributor Karlo Marcelo asks:
Do online donors at risk of burn-out due to over solicitation through technology? Or will technology provide new ways to give more small amounts and engage donors?
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