Ari Monkarsh’s Blogs
4 New Ways for Philanthropies to Raise Funds
For philanthropies, raising more money is always an important part of what the organization is focusing on throughout the year. While many philanthropies are fortunate enough to receive grants and large donations from people who support their cause, others are not so...
6 Reasons Improving Education Should Be a Priority
No matter what your thoughts are on the education system, everyone can admit that there is room for improvement. While there is no clear answer about how best to accomplish this goal, there are many benefits that follow a great education system. As cliche as it...
What is the Role of a Community Engagement Officer?
There are plenty of career options when it comes to working in philanthropy and nonprofits. For most people, the extent of the experience they have in a nonprofit is volunteering, whether at a single organization for a significant amount of time or at multiple...
3 Ways to Encourage Productivity at Your Philanthropy
Short attention spans seem to be the new normal these days as people are bombarded with all kinds of material, from breaking news stories that are not breaking at all to refreshing a Twitter timeline every thirty seconds to cycling the latest social media apps over...
5 Ways to Help Others During Natural Disasters
The aftermath of natural disasters often breaks our hearts and many people look for ways to help those affected. There are certainly more than enough opportunities for people who want to give back to society, especially during these times. When whole communities are...
3 Great Short Volunteer Opportunities
Many people want to give back to their communities, but they don't think they have the time to devote to a big project. They envision volunteering as a full-time situation that can require a substantial time commitment. In truth, there are plenty of ways that you can...
5 Sustainability Tips for the Office
Now more than ever there is a growing desire to embrace more eco-friendly living and thankfully businesses are looking to do their part as well. It can be a little overwhelming when trying to figure out how to get started so we've put together a list of the best tips...
The Importance of Showing Appreciation to Your Volunteers
No matter what you do, whether you’re a business or a philanthropy, you can certainly benefit from help from volunteers. These volunteers put forth effort to accomplish something without expecting anything in return. If you host an event that requires volunteers, it...
5 Great Podcasts Focusing On Philanthropy
People often turn to podcasts as a resource for self-development. Many popular hosts share tips for life improvement and they usually require listeners to dig deeper into their own minds. On the other hand, philanthropic podcasts create the same positive feelings by...
5 Challenges Facing Philanthropies that Prevent Their Success
No matter what cause a philanthropy works toward benefiting, there are very real challenges the organization will face while trying to help others. Many people want to help out specific causes, yet it can be difficult to launch a charity and have it be successful. In...