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  1. Looking forward to next week...join us and Make a Difference! http://tinyurl.com/yexbdcy
  2. @eadvocate Thanks for the #followfriday shout out! We love this community.
  3. Have you checked out our Facebook page yet? Become a fan! http://www.facebook.com/met...
  4. Read Exec. Dir. Kristy Judd's guest post on the Denver Foundation's blog about making the most of Pro-Bono partnerships http://bit.ly/ArG5L
  5. Jackie Norris > This summit and the current excitement must lead to improved funding for volunteer programs. #servicesummit
  6. Jackie Norris: volunteer engagement is a value, not just a strategy for service delivery. #servicesummit
  7. Cost of volunteers: are not free, no capacity for more volunteers, volunteers are diverse, & 21st century volunteers cost more.
  8. Jackie Norris > voluntary action gets things done and produces change & fills gaps in our society
  9. Jackie Norris now giving presentation on Effective Volunteer Engagement: How does it happen? #servicesummit
  10. Outcome from panel, " we need to work together & there are great resources online & on social networks. There are volunteers who can help."
  11. Interesting partnership with Point B and Metro Volunteers in creating a Project Leadership Program for volunteers. http://bit.ly/abnJQ
  12. The Power of Challenge & Opportunity panel is sharing great insights on information and resources for volunteers. #servicesummit
  13. Service America Act: more service positions, more grants, new funding, greater publicity, increased incentives & more resources.
  14. Sen Bennet, "in this economy the business model of fundraising will need to change."
  15. U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (co-sponsor of the Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act) sharing his ideas http://twitpic.com/f7z7d
  16. Gov. Ritter, "It (volunteerism) makes this place, the state of Colorado, a very special place." #servicesummit
  17. Governor Bill Ritter is here and sharing his experiences as a volunteer in Africa #servicesummit http://twitpic.com/f7xmp
  18. Kristy Judd, "there is a new way to think about using your resources." #servicesummit
  19. Kristy Judd, "with the help of Point B Consulting we were able to put together this summit today." #servicesummit
  20. Kristy Judd of Metro Volunteers, "Managing and engaging volunteers is a huge challenge today." #servicesummit