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Take Command -- How To Be A First Responder In Business (Interview With Author Jake Wood)

Eric Jacobsen Blog

While most of our jobs don''t involve leading a tour of Marines through an ambush, or rushing into a relief zone just decimated by a hurricane, in today''s fast-paced, hyper-competitive business environment, we are ALL on the front lines, says Wood. And, how to be prepared -- physically, mentally and emotionally.

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An Interview with Perla Ni, CEO and Founder of Great Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

When Hurricane Katrina hit, I was the publisher of the Stanford Social Innovation Review , and we wanted to write a story about how nonprofits were helping the victims. Why did you start Great Nonprofits ?

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Changing the World One Gift at a Time: An Interview with Deron Beal of the Freecycle Network

Have Fun - Do Good

This summer I've been interviewing the innovators behind the 21 Projects that went to the NetSquared Conference (N2Y2) this year (I'm the Community Builder for NetSquared). I was particularly touched by my interview with Deron Beal, the Executive Director and founder of the Freecycle Network , so I thought I'd share it here.

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Interview with Jodie Van Horn of Freedom from Oil and Plug-in Bay Area

Have Fun - Do Good

Below is a transcript from the interview, which you can also listen to on the Big Vision Podcast. I applied for this job with the Freedom from Oil campaign because I see climate change, in particular, as one of the most pressing issues of our time.

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An Amazing NpTech Social Media Link Buffet: Take Your Pick!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

September is Preparedness Month: We know that September is usually a bad month for hurricanes and other natural disasters. CharityWater's BrandedFundraising Network: Has done an impressive job raising money - over $200,000 to date. Here's one I shared, an interview with Sarah Koch from Causes. Good Reads: Online.

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Meet Donna Callejon, Chief Operating Officer of Global Giving

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This week, as BlogHer , launched a special campaign with GlobalGiving to raise money for lifesaving programs for women around the world, here is an interview with Donna Callejon who is the Chief Operating Officer of Global Giving. What is your job at Global Giving? Tell me about you - how did you end up working in global philanthropy?

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Solutionary Women: Katya Andresen

Have Fun - Do Good

I enjoyed the book so much I asked her if I could interview her about her work at Network for Good, her book and being a social marketer. My job is motivating people to give to their favorite charities through www.networkforgood.org – a nonprofit that was started by Yahoo! Describe the work you do for Network for Good.