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All About Fundraising | A Primer on Getting Started and Raising Funds

Chicago, Cities, City Leadership, Connect, Events, Fundraising, Mainpage, Recruit & Organize, Seva, Sikhcesson March 8th, 2010No Comments

A few weeks ago, Sikhcess hosted a fundraiser in a Chicago suburb at a bowling alley with about 120 participants. Based on feedback from the organizers, volunteers and participants, it was an overwhelming success!

It’s great to know we have the leaders to make it happen, but what about having a fundraiser of your own? What if you want to put together an event for a good cause, have fun doing it but aren’t sure where to start?

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Jamie Oliver at TED

Mainpage, Sevaon February 11th, 2010No Comments

Just because you’re not at TED 2010 in person doesn’t mean you can’t still get some of the TED experience.

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Orphaned by the Earthquake in Haiti

Development, Fundraising, Mainpage, Sikhcesson January 28th, 2010No Comments

On January 12, an earthquake with the Richter magnitude of 7.0 struck near Haiti’s capital of Port-au-Prince, causing massive death and destruction. While the toll is only beginning to be understood, huge parts of the capital are in ruins and there are eyewitness accounts of “total disaster” and chaos. read more

Who Has the Time to Give Back?

Development, Mainpage, Seva, Sikhcess, Uncategorizedon January 25th, 2010No Comments

Sikhcess has a humble philosophy. This simplicity is our strength, our backbone: flexible, open and transparent. It’s all about giving back to the community, to those struggling to make it to tomorrow along with those that just need a blanket and food. We subscribe to “Seva“, an old Sanskrit word that means selfless service.

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Martin Luther King Jr | Thoughts on Diversity, Unity and Giving Back

Cities, City Leadership, Connect, Mainpage, Sacramento, Seva, Sikhcesson January 20th, 2010No Comments

There is a very real and tangible power in diversity, and never has this been more apparent to me then now, reflecting on this past Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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VOTE NOW to win us $1 MILLION

Mainpage, Seva, Uncategorizedon January 15th, 2010No Comments

Vote For Sikhcess – RIGHT NOW – To Make This A Reality

Okay … so after weeks of working around the clock, brainstorming a ‘BIG Idea’ for the million-dollar Chase Community Giving grant, we’ve come up with a solution.  And a darn good one, at that.  Want to learn how to change the world?

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Join Sikhcess on Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, Twitter for Chance At Winning Free T-Shirt!

Cities, Connect, Mainpage, Uncategorizedon January 14th, 2010No Comments

Over the past months we’ve been reading a ton of information about the benefits of interacting with people on various social media platforms.  Social media is perhaps the new “black-gold” where people can capture the attention of the world.

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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow | The Future Lies In The Hands of Children

Mainpage, Seva, Sikhcess, Uncategorizedon January 10th, 20103 Comments

Standing in the crowded subway car, elbow to elbow, on my way to work, I grimaced for a better position.

I could only wonder if more subway cars is really the answer. Or maybe moving to a farm? Well, ultimately, there is no escape. The world is getting smaller and according to world trends, a lot faster than most would’ve guessed, especially in less developed nations. read more

Happy New Year From Sikhcess!

Mainpage, New Year, Sikhcesson January 1st, 20101 Comment

Sikhcess encourages creating positive change and making a difference all year long, but today takes special significance; it’s the new year — and moreover, a new decade — and it’s a great time for a fresh start!

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Sikhcess Holiday Greetings!

Mainpage, Sikhcesson December 25th, 2009No Comments

Dear Reader,

We hope that you’re having a spectacular holiday season!

As each day passes it becomes more apparent how a group of passionate people can make a difference. We thank you for your long hours, relentless determination, teamwork, believing in something bigger than any one of us, and for your love.  We also thank you for your spirit-of-giving, and for letting us be part of your success.

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