Giving Tuesday is upon us again. I have to admit, before this year I always thought of this day as a nice idea that would encourage people to remember that the holiday season is about more than just buying gifts, but now I see it as much more. In January Design Cause Inc will be 1 year old. I have learned a lot about non-profit work in these past 12 months. Some things have been awesome, like working with the community in Cameroon, and some things have been less than awesome,

The most important aspect of a nonprofit, in my opinion, is its ability to have a real, tangible impact. That is not always the easiest thing to accomplish, but if a nonprofit is started with a clear vision and a solid plan that serves as a foundation on which to build, I believe that goal is attainable. We won’t be starting construction for a few months, so it’s not clear yet what impact we’ll have on the village of Ngong, Cameroon. However, the school was designed well, the

Three days ago I was making my way home from Lausanne Switzerland. The 24 hour trip back to Boston made me want to scream, cry, and light something on fire, but my time at The Good Festival made it all worth it. Over the course of two days I spent time with innovators from around the world who brought their fresh, world changing ideas to be showcased at The Good Festival in Lausanne Switzerland. It was an inspiring few days that gave me new hope for Design Cause. I was lucky