Fundraising, Grant Writing & Development: Featured Training Workshops & News

World Kindness Day: Be Kind to Your Customer Service Representatives Everyday

arreba — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:36:10 -0600

Though today is World Kindness Day, we should practice kindness toward one another on a daily basis.

What are the Implications of President-Elect Obama for Urban Ministries?

pure.imagination — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:18:13 -0600

Below are some of the items on Obama’s Agenda that could impact nonprofits (from change.gov). Nearly all of this would require approval from Congress, but it is helpful to see what change might be coming. You can also find some of his statements on faith at: http://www.barackobama.com/issues/faith/

Help for Ex-offenders looking for Jobs: Body Language

Diligentfour — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:49:06 -0500

When looking for employment, the message that our bodies send is just as important as the words we use.

Something for Ex-offenders to Think About

Diligentfour — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:13:12 -0500

Recently I was reading a few articles about pending legislation on both the state a federal level that would make it illegal to discriminate against ex-offenders with regard to employment, housing and public services. This legislation would be a seemingly powerful step in helping ex-offenders reintegrate into society. It would great if the law dictated that legally no one could be denied employment for being an ex-offender. Being a product of the Civil Rights movement, I hold little faith in legislation. Laws do not change attitudes.

Help for Ex-offenders Looking for Jobs: Dressing for Success

Diligentfour — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:16:11 -0500

One of the most important elements of a successful job search and the subsequent interview is making the all important positive first impression. You will never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Still More Advice for Ex-offenders looking for Jobs

Diligentfour — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:00:37 -0500

You have been recently released and need a job to get on with the rest of your life. Hopefully you have learned that life is all about choices. The choices you continue to make will shape your life. The job search is all about choices too.

JobMob's Top 40 Tips for JobSeekers Over 40

pure.imagination — Thu, 22 May 2008 18:01:04 -0500

JobMob.co.il has compiled a list of the top forty tips for job seekers over the age of 40. This helpful list includes tips for rewriting your resume and how to use the internet to your advantage.

CareerPlanner.com's Analysis of Top Jobs for the Future

pure.imagination — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:25:26 -0500

Michael T. Robinson presents his analysis of career trends for the future and has compiled a list of the occupations that he believes will boom as other begin to become obsolete in our new technological age.

How Generation Y Will Revolutionize How We Work

pure.imagination — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:30:49 -0500

Blogger Ryan Healey's article "10 Ways Generation Y Will Change the Workplace" from his blog "Employee Evolution" on the topic of the effects that young employees can have on how we look at and conduct business at work.

"The Theology of Work" Presentation Series

pure.imagination — Thu, 22 May 2008 17:51:36 -0500

Pastor Benny Ho shares a presentation on idea of "The Theology of Work" in this ten-part series. Please follow this link to the entire presentation .

Pastor Billy Terrace: "The Christian at Work" Sermon

pure.imagination — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:50:54 -0500

Pastor Billy Terrace shares his sermon entitled "The Christian at Work" based on Colossians 3:22-4:1. In the sermon, he discuses the theology behind work from a Christian perspective.

The Do's and Don'ts of Online Employment Searching

pure.imagination — Thu, 22 May 2008 18:06:34 -0500

Today, the Internet can be a helpful tool when looking for a new occupation. Pam Dixon has compiled a list of privacy tips for online job seekers to make spreading your information to employers easy and much safer.

Tips for How to Find Contentment at Work from eHow.com

pure.imagination — Thu, 22 May 2008 17:32:23 -0500

"How To Find Contentment in Your Job as a Christian" from eHow.com presents the top four tips every Christian needs to find happiness in their profesion.

Jonathan Dodson Writes to Christian Employees on the Topic: "How Should We Work?"

pure.imagination — Thu, 22 May 2008 17:16:43 -0500

Jonathan Dodson's article from Boundless Webzine discusses the idea of work as it relates to the Christian employee, replying to the question, "How Should We Work?".Topics covered include the characteristics of work and spiritual reasons for working.

Burger King Holds Out Against Fair Wages

EvanDonovan — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:53:01 -0600

Recently, McDonald's and Taco Bell agreed to raise wages for Florida tomato pickers, who, at a wage of 45 cents per 32 lb. bucket of tomatoes, are among the country's most exploited workers. Burger King, however, continues to hold out against the CIW's campaign for workers' rights.