I know my first post is super late, but I’ve been volunteering at the MS Society all day. Well, at least, for the better part of the day…Anyways, I just walked in the door and have a couple of quick notes to mention! So far, 60 female bloggers have signed up to Rock the Red Pump on their blogs!!! Yay…That’s an amazing response within 3 days, so thank you to everyone who’s signed up and/or [...]

While I’m totally aware that Black History Month is almost over, I still felt that it was important for me to profile African-American individuals and organizations which are at the forefront of philanthropy within the community. The four-part series will introduce readers to the following roles: The Communicator, The Adviser, The Grant-Maker, and The Giver. The first installment profiles the wonderful Tracey over at BlackGivesBack, a blog dedicated to highlighting philanthropic events and initiatives within [...]

As we give our money to nonprofits and various charitable groups, it’s very important that you know how your money is being used. That is, unless you have an unlimited amount of money to give. As for me, I want my dollars (or at least the majority) to go towards programs and services, and not administrative/operating costs. I posted an article on Examiner.com discussing how CharityNavigator.org can provide you with a picture of a charity’s [...]

Morning, all! Today’s big topic: Twestival! I did a previous post discussing what Twestival is, but I didn’t have the exact event details. Well…voila! I have the details and included them in my Examiner.com article. You can check it out by clicking here! Hope to see (and meet) some of you at tonight’s festivities! -kb

It seems that Valentine’s Day is really motivating people to open their hearts and give back! That’s great, guys! If your nonprofit, favorite charity, business, or client (for my PR peeps) is hosting a Valentine’s Day event/initiative for charity, please let me know by this weekend! I’m compiling a list for both The Fabulous Giver (nationwide) and the Examiner (Chicago only). You can send the info to my email addy: thefabgiver@gmail.com! -kb

Hey, all…I’ve decided to do one small act of kindness every day this month. I figure that there are only 28 days, so this is a completely feasible task! You can read about my decision in my Examiner post. I also plan to post 28 acts of kindness that I plan to execute daily. In my Examiner article, I’m challenging everyone to join me. You can do it…I believe in you -kb

To my Chicago ladies, I know that the weather is testing your nerves, but don’t let it get the best of you! Try altering your beauty routine to help you feel better! Lather Salon is hosting events tonight and tomorrow designed to not only pretty you up, but also to raise funds and awareness for P.A.V.E. (Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment), an organization committed to using education and action to fight domestic and sexual violence. Read the rest of [...]

After a long search in the nonprofit sector, I’ve decided that my professional interests (such as, the use of new media in communications) may be better utilized in the area of public affairs/relations. However, I still have an urge to channel my business background in an avenue which significantly contributes to a better society.  But, what if my new employer doesn’t put a great emphasis on charitable giving or volunteerism? Well, luckily for me, there’s [...]

Hey, all! I’m back in the Windy City, and I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the nation’s capital! BillieAnne K. definitely kept me busy during my two day stint in the MS Society’s DC office. Despite a severe cold (complete with a fever and body aches), I helped laminate signs, stuff envelopes, file documents, make copies, etc! As you can imagine, there are a gazillion details involved with planning and executing [...]