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Kinect! Kanter! Brownies! And other highlights from the Tech for Good Leadership Summit put on by Microsoft and NPower
Written by Madeline Moy on 4 Feb 2011 | 2 Comments | United Way News
Kinect! Kanter! Brownies! And other highlights from the Tech for Good Leadership Summit put on by Microsoft and NPower

I spent Friday at the Tech for Good Leadership Summit presented by the Microsoft Community Affairs team and NPower Seattle. Any kind of conference can be hit-or-miss in terms of value, but I’m happy to say that I walked away with lots of good knowledge that I will actually be able to use.

Here are some of my favorite things from the day:

  • The people—I definitely wanted to learn more about technology at the summit, but I was more interested in meeting people. Those

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    On September 11, take part in a day of hope and unity
    Written by Madeline Moy on 4 Aug 2009 | No Comments | Volunteering

    On Friday, September 11, take part in a day of hope and unity—a day of change and action. Sign up now to be part of United Way of King County’s Day of Caring!

    Day of Caring is the largest single day of volunteering in Washington state. Last year, we connected over 8,600 volunteers from 109 companies with 417 service projects throughout King County.

    Your team might build affordable housing, add a fresh coat of paint to a daycare center or clear a path on a…