Thanks-for-Giving Edition: How We Can Serve Orange County this Holiday Season
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead No matter what holidays you celebrate, this time of year is a season filled with love, unity, kindness, and compassion. Acts of generosity during the holidays not only bring joy […]
UC Irvine: Intertwined with Orange County’s Prosperity
In this week’s edition of The Goodness Report, we’re highlighting the University of California, Irvine, a top 10 public university, drawing students from over 137 countries and building an alumni base 227,000 strong. Idea Hall is proud to have supported UC Irvine in its sponsorship of the Irvine Global Village Festival this past October. […]
Unlocking the Art of Fundraising Excellence: An Interview with Chris Looney, Creator of The Five Tool Fundraiser
In this week’s edition of the Goodness Report, we sat down with fundraising professional Chris Looney to talk about his journey in the fundraising industry, and his new venture, The Five Tool Fundraiser. With 25 years of experience, Chris has dedicated his professional life to the nonprofit industry’s advancement through fundraising, guiding, and advising many […]
Caring for Ourselves & Our Community: Orange County Mental Health Roundup
This week, we celebrated World Mental Health Day (October 10), an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 as an initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries. As advocates […]
In the Face of Fire: How We Can Support Maui in Its Hour of Need
This week’s edition of The Goodness Report shines a light on two organizations providing pathways for us to aid in the Maui Wildfire Relief, both now and later: the Hawai’i Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization providing relief to the people of Maui through grants to local organizations through their Maui Strong Fund, and the People’s […]
Igniting Potential: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County & The Inland Empire
In this week’s edition of The Goodness Report, we’re highlighting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to mentoring and empowering local youth to realize their brightest future. Idea Hall partners with BBBS to provide strategic communications guidance and leadership. Change in Motion The Crisis of Humanity […]