by Marilyn Gardner Milton | Sep 7, 2018 | Marilyn Gardner Milton, Volunteering
The Ebenezer Foundation is a United States-based 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization which provides support to the Ebenezer Child Care Trust in Zambia, Africa. This organization serves impoverished and orphaned children living in Livingstone through the assistance...
by Marilyn Gardner Milton | Aug 20, 2018 | Marilyn Gardner Milton, Volunteering
Supporting volunteerism can take many forms. There are numerous critical roles a Board Member can assume if volunteering on a Foundation Board. These can range from writing thank you letters to donors and organizing and overseeing funding campaigns to visiting the...
by Marilyn Gardner Milton | Jul 19, 2018 | Marilyn Gardner Milton, Volunteering
Although almost every state requires students to take a civics class in order to graduate high school, studies reveal that there’s been a steady decline in youth volunteerism. In 2005, about 28 percent of high school students were regularly performing some form...
by Marilyn Gardner Milton | Mar 26, 2018 | Marilyn Gardner Milton
After coming across a list of the greatest graduation speeches of all time the other month, I felt inspired and reflective. So far, I’ve written about Joyce DiDonato’s four truths and Ellen DeGeneres‘s inspiring story of success. This month, I’m writing about...
by Marilyn Gardner Milton | Dec 1, 2017 | Marilyn Gardner Milton, Volunteering
The magic of this time of year often leads us to feel a personal responsibility to help others in need. Whether you’re volunteering your time or donating your hard earned money, the feeling of helping others is a feeling like no other. If you’re looking for ways to...
