Change Notes
Apr
26
Posted by cmurphy to Change Notes, Michelle Nunn
President Obama and the four living former presidents gathered today at the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on the campus on Southern Methodist University. They showed up, I presume, as a sign of respect for the office and for their extraordinary shared experiences, and, perhaps, as a nod to their shared concerns about legacy.
Apr
22
Posted by cmurphy to Change Notes, Michelle Nunn
Friends,
Last week, as so many of us tried to make sense of the terrible events in Boston, this message from the beloved children's television host Fred Rogers began to pop up on Facebook pages, twitter posts and in the news media: "Look for the helpers. You will always find people helping.'"
Apr
10
Posted by cmurphy to Change Notes, Michelle Nunn
Friends,
President Obama's 2014 budget includes a small investment for those who care about volunteer service and a big tribute to the father of the modern-day volunteer movement.
Apr
08
Posted by cmurphy to Change Notes, Michelle Nunn
Friends,
This story doesn't start well.
Here's the headline from the Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Foundation Giving Won't Rise Much this Year."