Lead for Change Blog October 2014
Join us in the Skoll Challenge!
October 24, 2014We have been invited to participate in the Skoll Foundation Social Entrepreneurs Challenge! Each year the Skoll Foundation invites a select number of organizations to fund-raise over the course of one month and in turn commits to matching (up to a set amount) donations made over that time. This year we are pleased to announce that […]
SCHOOL TIP #2: Committing to Fair Trade Education & Events
October 20, 2014Reaching Goal #2: Commit to Fair Trade Education & Events Goal #2 is all about Fair Trade education and events at your school. To reach this goal you will need to complete the following: Bring Fair Trade into at least two classrooms or events. Empower students to be conscious consumers. The Obstacles The Solutions Making connections with […]
Get Inspired By Those Who Took A Step For Fair Trade In September!
October 3, 2014We’d like to take the opportunity to recognize all of our campaigns that have worked so hard to make this past month a huge success! Campaign Badges & Declarations 8 Declarations Earned! 1. Alexandria, VA – 35th Fair Trade Town 2. Our Lady of Assumption (CA) 3. 2nd Congregational/1st Presbyterian Church (IL) 4. St. John’s Episcopal Church (MN) 5. […]
UNIVERSITY TIP #4: Committing to Fair Trade Education
October 1, 2014Reaching Goal #4: Commit to Fair Trade Education Goal #4 is all about Fair Trade education on your campus. To reach this goal you will need to complete the following: Sponsor Fair Trade educational events and activities on campus and work with faculty to bring Fair Trade into the classroom. The Obstacles The Solutions Knowing […]