We came across the RockCorps movement on the Haft2Know blog and we’re singing its praises. 4 hours of volunteering in your community = 1 ticket to a concert. That’s music to our ears.

The RockCorps movement was founded in 2005, offering volunteers tickets to big-name gigs across the US. Then, in 2008, the organization partnered with Orange to bring their movement to the UK and has now spread to France and Israel. Orange directly funds the program and provides the communications campaigns.

Thus far, over 60,000 people have volunteered through RockCorps, with more than 450 charity and non-profits. Is your organization part of the movement?

What incentives do you offer your volunteers? We’d love to hear from you.

It’s that time of year when people get together to celebrate with friends, family, food and gifts. So in the spirit of the season, why not throw a big party, make merry and benefit your organization while you’re at it?

It’s a simple idea that can achieve spectacular results. HoHoTo has been doing just that. Their first party last year raised $25,000, their second collected $15,000.  Last week, partygoers raised close to $50,000 and over 1000lbs in canned goods for the Daily Bread Food Bank. Sponsors were lined up, volunteers pitched in, tickets sold out, and the food bank received a much needed donation during this busy season.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of us at MWO Philanthropic Advisors!