These are far from idealistic times. Somehow we went from,'Yes We Can' to, 'Can We Really?’ It makes me sad. What about you? Thankfully, there are two new sites that seek to ignite the flame of hope in our hearts.

Starbucks customers can soon donate to a nearby school's classroom project with a click of a mouse while waiting for their venti, nonfat, no foam, extra-hot whatever.

I have been asked to moderate a panel at the National Conference on Volunteerism & Service.

I’m obsessed with the idea of using the web to change the world. Yes, it can get complicated. And most non-profit orgs barely have the time to set up and maintain Twitter accounts. But if you can get a strategy going, there’s the opportunity to gain exposure of your mission to a whole new audience.