15 schools in Boston and Lowell received grants from EdVestors.  Be part of education improvements and learn more about them by checking out their web site.

In the first six months of its existence the new foundation makes an impact.  Congratulations go out to their efforts.  The Boston Business Journal provides a summary of their results.

photo by Wolfrage

Take Advantage of Labor Day and celebrate.

Dedication to a nonprofit’s mission and vision by individuals most for profits can only dream of. Labor Day is a time of reflection of its working citizens.  It is an opportunity for organizations to observe their employees as an asset to the organization.  It is an opportunity to remember those who dedicated their life on behalf of the organization.  In death many of these individuals still impact those they left behind.  It is with passion, compassion and other strong feelings that these individuals are honored and remembered.  Some people will have created foundations, scholarships, locations, and businesses.

It is an opportunity to adapt to a changing environment when new priorities, evidence base practices of success and directives presented. It is an opportunity to acknowledge an acceptance and evolution of the organization of new thinking, approaches and/or expectations.

The casualty of this day will only be those organizations whom do not take the opportunity to seize and utilize this day of recognition to PROMOTE and ADVANCE the ORGANIZATION.