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Operation Layla

It’s funny how much you can get to know a person via social media. While it doesn’t replace the in-depth friendship you form fromface-to-face interactions, connecting with people through blogs/twitter/facebook does provide some insight into the character of a person. I first “met” Layla (or @ohdearitslayla as I know her from Twitter) when I joined [...]

March 11, 2011 More

You’re Easy…or at Least You Should Want to be

{From a Volunteer’s Perspective} Nonprofits: If  you want volunteers, you gotta make getting involved easy for them. When I’m looking to get involved, I usually visit an organization’s website. If I like what they stand for, I almost immediately* look for a “Get Involved,” “Take Action,” or “Volunteer” button. If you want volunteers, don’t make [...]

January 23, 2011 More

Votw Vote For Animals 038 Autism Alliance

As part of my degree program, I have to secure a technical writing internship before I graduate. Since I ultimately want to work in the not-for-profit sector, I chose to seek out an internship with a local animal shelter, Polk County Humane Society. I’m really excited to get to work, so I’ve been obsessively looking [...]

September 9, 2010 More

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Hello! I’m Rachel, and this is my personal blog. It is focused on helping nonprofits get involvement and helping busy people get involved. I write about web tips and design, volunteer opportunities, and stories of inspiration. My goal is to encourage everyone to get involved with causes they feel passionately about and, in the process, [...]

March 15, 2010 More