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Category Archives: World Change
Flash Mob Meets Your Pocket Book
By: Kristin Clements-Effner, MSW Training Coordinator/Cofounder We all have that list of things we want to do in our life, whether you have a special notebook you keep it in or a mental checklist. One of the things that I … Continue reading
Posted in Catalyst X-Change, Engagement, Social Media, Social Responsibility, Uncategorized, World Change
Tagged Cash Mob, Catalyst, engagement, Social Media
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5 Reasons Why Everyone Needs to See “The Lorax”
By: Melissa Noyes Being a big fan of Dr. Seuss, I was excited when previews for “The Lorax” started popping up. I was a bit skeptical; however, as this is one of my favorite books and I wasn’t sure how it was … Continue reading
Posted in Engagement, Social Responsibility, World Change
Tagged Catalyst X-Change, Lorax, movie, social change, social responsibility
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What happens after the Super Bowl? It is up to you.
By: Kristin Clements-Effner, MSW Training Coordinator/Cofounder Over the past week, I haven’t been anywhere without talk of the Super Bowl and questions about when I am going to the NFL Experience. You can’t go anywhere in the city and escape … Continue reading
Show Me The Money
By:Kristin Clements-Effner, MSW Training Coordinator/Cofounder We all know of that famous scene in Jerry McGuire where the main characters are screaming, “Show me the money!” In an indirect way, nonprofits have been screaming this phrase since the beginning of time … Continue reading
Posted in Catalyst X-Change, Engagement, World Change
Tagged Catalyst, continuum of engagement, donors, nonprofits
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Make a Difference this Holiday Season
By: Kristin Clements-Effner, MSW Training Coordinator/Cofounder Christmas lights and the big guy in the red suit have been spotted all over the city. Yes, it is that time again. Did you wake up at 3am to get the deals on … Continue reading
Posted in Catalyst X-Change, Engagement, Volunteering, World Change
Tagged Catalyst, Difference, Holidays, Shopping
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The Polling Place… Just the Beginning
By: Kristin Clements-Effner, MSW Training Coordinator/Cofounder Over the past week, my mailbox was bombarded with flyers from the aspiring elected officials (I think I topped out at 12 flyers in one day) and my favorite TV programs were halted for … Continue reading
Posted in Catalyst X-Change, Engagement, Millennials, Social Responsibility, World Change
Tagged Catalyst, Elections, Generations, Voting
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How Easy is it to Get Involved?
Written by: Melissa Noyes Happy Halloween, world changers! We’re wrapping up our birthday month and our series about our new mission, vision, and values. Today I’m exploring our last value statement: We believe that clear pathways to engagement make meaningful … Continue reading
Who Are the Leaders Among Us?
By: Kristin Clements-Effner, MSW Training Coordinator/Cofounder Over the past couple of years, there has been a number of efforts focused on getting young professionals engaged in organizations and community initiatives. In the blogosphere, you don’t have to search long to … Continue reading
Posted in Catalyst X-Change, Engagement, Social Responsibility, Volunteering, World Change
Tagged Catalyst, Diversity, leadership
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Embracing Your Right (and Responsibility!) to Make a Difference
Written by: Melissa Noyes Our birthday month continues and we’re having more fun than ever! We finished up our Fall Training Series last week and as always we have met even more awesome people from Indy-area nonprofits and organizations. We’re … Continue reading
Redefining Civic Participation
By: Kristin Clements-Effner, MSW Training Coordinator/Cofounder When you hear the words “get involved” in the community, what comes to mind? The typical answer has something to do with volunteering, whether you are tutoring a child, distributing food at a food … Continue reading
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