by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 25, 2008 | Education Opportunities, Odd
On LinkedIn.com, I asked what people think of “Oprah’s ‘The Big Give'” now that it’s been on for a month. Little did I know how deeply emotional the responses would be! Most people answering are hostile to reality tv, the premise of the...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 17, 2008 | 2. Engage, 3. Ask, Odd
Another episode of Oprah’s Big Give. I’ve watched all three episodes in three different ways: via recording on my DVR on TV like I did in the 1990’s 😉 on abc.com! Who knew TV shows could be so adaptable to technology? This week’s program...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 9, 2008 | Odd, Samples & Tools
Last week, I blogged about what I like about Oprah’s show “The Big Give” and about my concerns. I still like it. I loved the way the guys teamed up for the Denver orphanage. The shock and gratitude on the directors face moved me to tears. Another...
by Marc A. Pitman | Mar 3, 2008 | Education Opportunities, Odd
I just watched the premier of The Big Give. (Thank God for a DVR! 🙂 ) I really liked it. I was really touched by the examples of people bringing community together. Like the woman who’s husband was shot. Wow. They all pulled together. And the balloons. How cool...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 13, 2008 | Odd
Check this article out from the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s daily email: A Charity Levy for Britain’s Wealthy? Affluent British people who do not give at least 10 percent of their incomes to charity should pay an equivalent surcharge in taxes, said Frank...
by Marc A. Pitman | Feb 12, 2008 | 2. Engage, Fundraising Secrets, Odd
Check out this Reuters story : Frugal librarian amassed $8 million art trove. With a The Millionaire Next Door feel, librarian Jean Preston ate frozen meals and took the bus. But she’d collected art work worth more around $8 million. The lesson I get from this?...
