Happy National Volunteer Week! We've already introduced you to Catchafire, and we were so happy to see their Powerful Women series profiling women who give pro bono, that we had to share a few favorites with you! As the nation’s first-ever municipal Chief Service Officer, and the leader of NYC Service, the City’s initiative to promote a new era of ... CONTINUE READING 4

Happy National Volunteer Week! We've already introduced you to Catchafire, and we were so happy to see their Powerful Women series profiling women who give pro bono, that we had to share a few favorites with you! Today, we're spotlighting our very own president, Claudia Chan! Claudia has spent a decade creating Girls Night Out gatherings for almost 1 million women across... CONTINUE READING 2

Happy National Volunteer Week! We've already introduced you to Catchafire, and we were so happy to see their Powerful Women series profiling women who give pro bono, that we had to share a few favorites with you! Our next pick is perfect for Earth Month! Sharon Rowe founded Ecobags in 1989, and has been a leader in the sustainable business community ever since.... CONTINUE READING 4

Happy National Volunteer Week! We've already introduced you to Catchafire, and we were so happy to see their Powerful Women series profiling women who give pro bono, that we had to share a few favorites with you! First up is Christy Turlington Burns, the founder of Every Mother Counts and producer and director of No Woman, No Cry, a documentary film about at-risk... CONTINUE READING 4

Never volunteered before? Don't have time? Think some of the opps presented to you don't sound that stimulating? Completely overwhelmed by the thought of it? Check out five new ways to give back this National Volunteer Week (April 10-16!). Plus, share what organizations you're involved with and we'll give them a shout-out! -Lynden Halpern Catchafire - We introduced you to founder ... CONTINUE READING 11

Since it’s Women’s History Month, we're honoring our favorite women's organizations, ones that are making strides and history for women right now. Here are a few of our faves, new and old. -Kristina Kawas FITE (Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship) is a collab of one of our fave beauty brands, Dermalogica (have you seen the video with Claudia and Dermalogica's Jane Wurwand?), and nonprofit... CONTINUE READING 8

Ever thought about doing charitable work but had no idea where to start? My girlfriend, Rachael Chong, has developed the perfect resource for you. Not only does Rachael’s organization, Catchafire, help you pick a charity, it also uses your skill set to match you with pro bono work that specifically speaks to your interests and expertise. Afraid you don't have enough... CONTINUE READING 34

Rachael Chong had a vision: to connect every business professional with the opportunity to volunteer for nonprofit organizations that matched their skills and interests. So Rachael started Catchafire, an organization that accomplishes just that. But Catchafire doesn't just place people where help is needed, they ensure the charity you're after is the perfect fit. Besides the amazing opportunity Catchafire provides for... CONTINUE READING 6