Diary of an Intern: Recap of Weeks 1 & 2

Hello dear readers of The Changebase, how’ve you been? I’m sorry that I’ve been out of touch lately–between starting my new corporate giving gig and also moving into a new apartment, it’s been very busy and there’s been little time for updates. But I’m back and ready to fill all of you in on my new [...]

A Nonprofit Gal Goes Corporate

For as long as I can remember, I have always felt a connection with the nonprofit sector. Maybe it’s because I grew up doing community service and working with local charities, or maybe it’s just that my heart and my spirit have always needed to engage in projects that had a positive impact on others. [...]

The Language of Nonprofits

Last night I attended a joint Net Impact Boston/Young Nonprofit Professionals Network event called “The Role of Philanthropy in Solving Social Issues.” It featured Phil Buchanan, CEO of the Center for Effective Philanthropy in Boston.
While the talk was promoted as being about philanthropy, Mr. Buchanan spent most of his time actually speaking about the “distinct [...]