It's Good and Good for Ya"

Movement via microchip
I must admit there are times when I feel like minimizing the powerful role that emerging techologies play in changing the world for the best.  It can be Skoll Foundation, Kiva, Heafer,   Knowledge Works, Edutopia just to name a few Philinthropic outfits that are consistantly show casing new tools and amazing ideas.

I suspect that as an old Gen X'er with a passion for puttin vision into play I stay restless and impatient and the creative culture 2.0 is  a  frequent reminder that "IT" is possible.

Businessweek.com did a swell special report "The Do-good Imperative."

How About Instituting a Failure-Based Curriculum?

How About Instituting a Failure-Based Curriculum? 
One teachers'compelling response to an NPR- All Things Considered interview with co-author Po Bronsons' new book NutureShock. Thanks to the Knowledge Works Foundation for including this in their top notch blog.

Hero's Club DreamHigh.com

This one page cool micro-funding idea is for all the non-profiteers, community change agents and professional writers/technicians who want to expand their thinking about FUNds.

"You Get What You Pay For"

Click on the title to view a refreshing Chronicle of Philanthropy article on the quality of life style of the modern human services worker. It is good to read a concise description of a core dilemma that prevent the "charity business" from attracting and retaining talent.

Leading The Way
In a recent New York Times interview "Opportunity and Its Helpers ", United Way of America President Brian Gallagher shared intimate events of his life story that briefly describes his personal story of leadership and mission.

Brian served as President of United Way of Central Ohio for several years before taking the position at the National Office. As Director of Employment for United Way I learned about the United Way movement from an authentic leader.