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Chris OKeeffe
Chris OKeeffe
Wed, 06/18/2008

Some More Thoughts on Skills-Based Volunteering

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A couple of months ago, I wrote about skills-based volunteering in response to a Boston Globe article. Thinking back on it, I realize that both the Globe reporter and I left out something that’s important to acknowledge. What we now call “skills based volunteering” was really invented by professional service firms: accountants, consultants, law firms and advertising agencies.  read more »

Chris OKeeffe
Chris OKeeffe
Tue, 06/10/2008

Getting our hands dirty

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A few weeks ago, four teams of volunteers visited United Way agencies to do two things: experience the United Way’s work “on the ground” by performing an afternoon of service; and, reflecting with agency and United Way staff on how what they learned connects to the bigger picture of our goals, strategies and accomplishments.  read more »

Chris OKeeffe
Chris OKeeffe
Tue, 06/10/2008

Reaching out to Colleagues at Work for the Common Good.

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On our work at United Way, we try to each out as broadly we as we can to enlist people to “live United,” i.e., to give, advocate and volunteer for the common good of children & families.
Specifically our goals are:

  • Children will enter school ready to learn;
  • Youth will stay in school, keep safe, and realize positive options for the future;
  • Individuals have the skills and opportunities to be financially stable; and,
  • All children and families will have access to safe, affordable and appropriate housing.
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