Happy Friday! There are 11 days until Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, do you know what you are doing to serve? Don't worry, it's not too late to host a Sunday Supper or find a project. Don't forget to save the date for our next Conference on Volunteering and Service June 19-22.

Here are the interesting news from the week:

• Compassion and volunteering infographic

• UPDATED: Fiscal cliff fix turns out better than expected for nonprofits, donors, but impact yet to come?

• Stepping Away from the Rat Race to Create Community Impact…for a Year

• Here's a great list for Volunteer Opportunities on About.com

• Is Your Nonprofit Making an Impact? Prove It!: Part 1, Why Social Entrepreneurs Must Take Research Seriously, and How to Do So

• Is Your Nonprofit Making an Impact? Prove It!: Part 2, Twelve Research Tips for the Social Entrepreneur

• The Future of Social Activism in an Infographic.