Login with FacebookHappy MLK Day: a dedication to great nonprofits
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a day Congress declared dedicated to national service. This year almost-President Obama urged everyone to continue Dr. King's legacy by finding ways on this day to improve the world around us and strengthen the things that are important to us.
At GreatNonprofits, we dedicate ourselves to showing the world the great nonprofits that are out there- through your personal stories and reviews, we can all learn about what these organizations are really doing- the big ones that we hear about every day, and the small ones that no one ever hears about.
Did you volunteer somewhere today? Do you feel you had an impact in some small way in your community? Was your experience frustrating, inspiring, tiring? Even if you were unable to volunteer today, surely you've had an experience in the past that everyone else would benefit from hearing. Do your part to strengthen nonprofits and your community, and post a review on GreatNonprofits. And browse the site to read about the countless amazing experiences others had participating in National Day of Service.
To post a review of an organization, click on "Write a Review" on the GreatNonprofits homepage, and search for the organization by name. Tell your story, and make an impact.
Happy New Years! Start the year with board service!
For every personality, there’s a match. Find yours at The Board Match event – the best way to explore nonprofit board membership in the Bay Area. Over 100 Bay Area nonprofits are waiting to meet you!
Our friends at Volunteer Center of San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin asked us to put out the word. We'll be there too - come out and visit us! Happy New Years! Perla
From Volunteer Center of San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin:
Take the lead and give your time, talent and energy in one of the most meaningful ways you can – join a nonprofit board!
Nonprofits count on volunteers like you to lead them to success. The Board Match is a job-fair style event featuring over 100 Bay Area nonprofits whose leadership will be on hand to talk to interested candidates about serving on their organization’s board of directors. There will be a variety of organizations from large to small, focusing on everything from the environment to arts to youth.
Serving on a nonprofit board can provide fantastic opportunities for your personal and professional development. You can build new and skills, network and broaden your knowledge of the community and provide essential skills to community nonprofits. We recommend bringing copies of your resume and business cards to The Board Match to share with your potential match.
The Board Match DATE: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 TIME: 4:30 – 7:30 pm PLACE: Moscone Center, 747 Howard Street, Room 103, San Francisco ADMISSION: Free! Bring your friends! FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.theboardmatch.org
Board Service Information Sessions Curious about nonprofit board service, but not sure if it’s for you? The Volunteer Center will be presenting free Board Service Information Sessions to give you the information you need to decide if joining a nonprofit board of directors is right for you. Register online at: http://www.theboardmatch.org
Lead Sponsor: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Co-Hosted by: The Volunteer Center Serving San Francisco and San Mateo Counties,
the Bay Area Corporate Volunteer Council, HandsOn Bay Area and Craigslist Foundation
Media Sponsor: San Francisco Business Times
