Speak United

Idol Gives Back

Ashley Ferrell — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:43:25 -0500

Is it the cause, the pitch, or the show that leads people to give? Are people giving to the images they see on TV or because of the celebrity pitch? And, I’m tempted to add, if this is truly an awareness campaign, and considerable dollars are raised for the cause at hand (which, can never be a bad thing, right?), does a donor’s intent or motivation even matter? read more »

Youth Venture

Ashley Ferrell — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:40:21 -0600

... From investment gurus to lawyers and venture capitalists, United Way’s Young Leaders are driven and successful, and want to give back not only financially but also capitalize upon their multitude of skills, knowledge and experience. And, they want results (really, who doesn’t?). Enter, youth entrepreneurship program Youth Venture... read more »

EMPOWE(RED) Consumers?

Ashley Ferrell — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:41:16 -0600

Purchasing a good that you already intended to buy and inadvertently donating to a charity is by no means philanthropy, nor is it intending systemic change – but as just one of many avenues to address an issue (in this case AIDS awareness and prevention) does it have to? read more »

Online Schooling

Ashley Ferrell — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:59:03 -0600

A few days ago as I was perusing the New York Times’ Education section, I stumbled upon an article on online schooling. Expecting to read a bit about the accessibility of online college courses for the non-traditional student, I was shocked to find that a number of parents throughout the country enroll their children in internet-based charter schools. read more »