Alexis Khazzam’s Blog
AppsCo Students Help With Social Media
With today’s ever changing technology and constant information updates, staying informed and connected is essential for organizations big and small. Having a strong social media and content presence is a big part of this. AppsCo makes sure to interact with individuals...
How Can Partnerships Benefit a Nonprofit Organization
Nonprofit organizations have come a long way from small storefront operations with a handful of staff hoping for a steady paycheck and willing to sacrifice for the greater good. Nevertheless, nonprofits still depend on generous donors and grants to fund their...
Tips for Organizing a Fundraising Event
Nonprofit organizations greatly depend on fundraising and other charitable events to raise the necessary capital to fund their projects. A successfully organized fundraising event is supposed to bring together different donors and philanthropists and elicit their...
Techniques for Inspiring Young Philanthropists
Charity is a virtue, but it is one that people need to learn. The best way to encourage young people to embrace philanthropy is to teach them about it and inspire them to help make the world a better place. Many young people already have the drive to do that, but...
AppsCo Event: Rise Up
Alexis Khazzam and his team at AppsCo in Peoria, IL. invite the community to join them in empowering the youth to reach their highest professional goals. You’ll be able to join AppsCo on September 19th, at the Venue Chisca for a fundraising event: Rise Up. All...
7 Types of Community Engagement
What is Community Engagement? Community engagement strategies implement tasks that build and nurture your customers, users, and community. It's essential to understand the various types of community engagement strategies and the value of each one. Since there isn't a...
What’s the Difference Between Corporate Philanthropy and CSR?
There are plenty of ways companies can give back to their community and the world. Two main areas many tend to focus on is corporate philanthropy and CSR (corporate social responsibility). Did you know that both terms are different even though they tend to overlap in...
Tips for Achieving Mindfulness as an Entrepreneur
Mindfulness and being an entrepreneur may seem like opposites. Entrepreneurs are always on the go, moving from one meeting to the next, most of the time without stopping to take a breathe, let alone practice mindfulness. That being said, the research shows us how...
Tips for Handling Stress
In order to be successful in any field, and life in general, you need to master the art of stress relief. This is easier said than done though. What are some practical tips for dealing with the inevitable stress that you will face in your career and personal life?...
Lessons to teach Children about Entrepreneurship
What are some lessons children can learn early on in life that will help them in their career? The following are some important lessons you can teach your children that will translate into a successful entrepreneurship career down the line. The earlier you start...