September 2011

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September 25, 2011: International News From the Field

Submitted by Susan J Ellis
on Sun, 09/25/2011 - 00:00

This week you can participate in a research project surveying leaders of volunteers about the scarcity of men in our field. Gwen Stein has been a volunteer manager for over 15 years in a variety of nonprofit and governmental agencies as well as President of Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) of the Pikes Peak Region, Colorado. She is also presently a graduate student in Organizational Communications at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS). Here is her message to you, with links to the survey questions – one for men and one for women (the survey is open to colleagues anywhere in the world).

Our job is challenging and rewarding – so why are there so few men choosing a career path in this field? This topic has intrigued me as well as the professors for whom I am conducting this research.

I would like to invite you to participate in a research study I am conducting at UCCS that I hope will gather insightful information in response to this puzzling question – and

September 18, 2011: International News From the Field

Submitted by Susan J Ellis
on Sun, 09/18/2011 - 00:00

Punchbowl (www.punchbowl.com) is a free site for start-to-finish party planning where hosts can design personalized online invitations, get party ideas, find party favors, and more. There is an option to upgrade to get access to premium designs, however all of features are included in the free version of the site. Not only are the services offered genuinely helpful in planning an event, the site also has resources volunteers might enjoy at any time.

One feature of the site is digital greeting cards with some really unique elements. They have look and feeling of traditional paper cards with the ease and immediacy of online correspondence. The recipient gets an animated envelope, which “opens” to reveal the card. There are hundreds of free cards to choose from and then you personalize your special greeting with accents like envelope liners, custom postage and rubber stamps – and of course with a written message from you and photos if you wish. Check out the page of digital thank you

September 18, 2011: International News From the Field

Submitted by Susan J Ellis
on Sun, 09/18/2011 - 00:00

Punchbowl (www.punchbowl.com) is a free site for start-to-finish party planning where hosts can design personalized online invitations, get party ideas, find party favors, and more. There is an option to upgrade to get access to premium designs, however all of features are included in the free version of the site. Not only are the services offered genuinely helpful in planning an event, the site also has resources volunteers might enjoy at any time.

One feature of the site is digital greeting cards with some really unique elements. They have look and feeling of traditional paper cards with the ease and immediacy of online correspondence. The recipient gets an animated envelope, which “opens” to reveal the card. There are hundreds of free cards to choose from and then you personalize your special greeting with accents like envelope liners, custom postage and rubber stamps – and of course with a written message from you and photos if you wish. Check out the page of digital thank you

Center for Music National Service plans

Submitted by Susan J Ellis
on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 00:00

As the school year begins, the Center for Music National Service (MNS, www.musicnationalservice.org) has announced its plans for 2011-2012. MNS is a nonprofit organization that supports music as a strategy for public good. Through direct programs and public education, MNS "uses music as an intervention to address a number of critical social challenges. Music can inspire a child to succeed in school and life, soothe the sick and assist in the recovery of hospitalized patients, and strengthen communities of all kinds by bringing people together." MNS runs three signature initiatives:

  • MusicianCorps trains and places musicians to serve full-time as teachers and mentors in low-performing public schools, youth centers and other high-need community settings, using music to reengage youth in their academic and civic lives, and provide them critical skills for success in the 21st century.
  • Music Service Days bring musicians, non-musicians, students and parents, as well as corporate and

September 11, 2011: International News From the Field

Submitted by Susan J Ellis
on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 00:00

As the school year begins, the Center for Music National Service (MNS, www.musicnationalservice.org) has announced its plans for 2011-2012. MNS is a nonprofit organization that supports music as a strategy for public good. Through direct programs and public education, MNS "uses music as an intervention to address a number of critical social challenges. Music can inspire a child to succeed in school and life, soothe the sick and assist in the recovery of hospitalized patients, and strengthen communities of all kinds by bringing people together." MNS runs three signature initiatives:

  • MusicianCorps trains and places musicians to serve full-time as teachers and mentors in low-performing public schools, youth centers and other high-need community settings, using music to reengage youth in their academic and civic lives, and provide them critical skills for success in the 21st century.
  • Music Service Days bring musicians, non-musicians, students and parents, as well as corporate and
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