Tag Archives: giving

Help Paul Borrud Raise $100,000 USD for Nepal Relief Efforts

Posted on June 19, 2015 by

Everyday, I feel so priviledged to hear stories of extraordinary humans.  Today is no different.  This is what my friend Paul Borrud has been busy with in Nepal.  On the 25th April 2015 a devastating earth quake hit Nepal, the … Continue reading →

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The Carrie Bradshaw Approach to Changing The World

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

Carrie Bradshaw would be proud… I am off to buy some shoes. Not just any kind of shoes (and NOT Jimmy Choos, Carrie), but a pair of shoes that has the potential to change a life.  A pair of new, … Continue reading →

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buy your christmas pressies AND help a charity

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Thank you to the ever-generous and lovely Katrina Blowers for this guest post: Will your Christmas stocking be filled with feel-good factor this year? Rather than battling shopping centre crowds, click your way to stockings stuffed with exquisite gifts by … Continue reading →

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my favourite cash-poor person’s gift to the world

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

Most of you have heard me bang on about social kindness, charity fatigue, and how I don’t think you have to be rich to be a philanthropist. Well here is one of my favourite cash-poor person’s gift to the world: … Continue reading →

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Digging deep….into your bathroom cabinet

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

I’ve got a confession to make. You ready? Here it is. Every time I stay in a hotel, I can’t stop myself taking the complimentary hotel shampoo, conditioner, bubble bath, shower cap etc… I know that I will never use them, but … Continue reading →

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give your skills to a nfp

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

I recently asked a dear friend of mine for some advice; in her experience as the CEO of a large statewide not-for-profit, if you cant give cash, what can you give?  This is what she wrote: One of the savviest … Continue reading →

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