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Commongood Careers Congratulates Corvington on Confirmation as Corporation Chief!

February 12, 2010 | Comment (2)

Now say that five times fast!

Today we join many across the nation in applauding the Senate’s unanimous approval of Patrick Corvington to become the next CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Patrick Corvington brings 20... Read More

“Undercover Boss” and Workplace Culture

January 15, 2010 | Comment (1)

There’s been a lot of hype about a new reality show slated to premiere in early February entitled “Undercover Boss.” The premise is simple: a corporate CEO goes “undercover” to take on entry-level jobs within his/her own organizations.... Read More

Host a Jobs Discussion in Your Community

December 13, 2009 | Comment (0)

Want to help address job creation in your local community?

In the wake of an unemployment rate at 10 percent, the White House last week reached out to approximately 130 leaders from business, government, academia, labor and the nonprofit sector... Read More

Full $50 Million Allocated for Social Innovation Fund in 2010

December 09, 2009 | Comment (0)

As a member of the America Forward Coalition, we are thrilled to pass along this exciting announcement!

Dear Friends of America Forward,

On December 8, Congress made a formal decision to fully fund for the Social Innovation Fund in its first year... Read More

They Say Admitting You Have a Problem is Half the Battle

November 04, 2009 | Comment (0)

The Council on Foundations should be commended for its emerging leadership in talent and diversity and inclusive-related issues throughout the philanthropic community.

At various conferences, through dedicated convenings such as the one that I was... Read More

Letter from the CEO: Why I Support a Nonprofit Champion to Head CNCS

October 03, 2009 | Comment (0)

Today, President Obama announced his nomination of Patrick Corvington to serve as the next CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), a selection that both I and my colleagues whole-heartedly support and celebrate.

CNCS is a... Read More

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