My hero of the week is Reed Sandridge, a 36-year old former non-profit exec who decided he wouldn't let being laid off get the best of him.

I’m obsessed with the idea of using the web to change the world. Yes, it can get complicated. And most non-profit orgs barely have the time to set up and maintain Twitter accounts. But if you can get a strategy going, there’s the opportunity to gain exposure of your mission to a whole new audience.

Last week, it was announced that Obama will donate his $1.4 million 2009 Nobel Peace Prize award to 10 charities.

When I first saw the commercials featuring Ms. Piggy daydreaming about Taye Diggs, I greatly empathized. Not for the obvious reasons (smile) but because I love the idea of being able to get those who have never considered service to volunteer for a day for an incentive.