Doing Good began as an idea, a need. It began as a quick idea of a quality television show to celebrate people. Afterwards, the founder met and spoke with several hundred people about nonprofit needs, wants, and preferences for the tv show and in general. During this time, a few recommended “this project” to become a nonprofit. More were consulted. Research was done. Pros and cons were weighed. Decisions were made.

The common need this research revealed was nothing new – for nonprofits to do more each year with either the same or fewer resources. The founder saw opportunity to assist agencies with their marketing and public relations, a common need many had shared. Doing Good’s mission became “To educate and engage communities by promoting and celebrating ‘Doing Good’ through volunteerism.”

Doing Good began celebrating other agencies’ volunteers through marketing and public relations using the art of storytelling. These celebrations continue today. Each agency benefits with awareness from publicity, marketing tools which they don’t spend time or money on, and as a result, their volunteers’ stories provide education and inspiration. Additionally, the volunteer receives well-deserved recognition, and agencies receive visibility and links to personalized, free tools for use in volunteer and staff recruitment and training, fundraising, and celebrations.

Doing Good received its 501c3 status in the fall of 2014, began celebrating volunteers locally, and grew slowly but surely. In time its geography increased from its home county to its 14-county area to nationwide. Its established values remain today: Inspiration, Authenticity, Integrity, Connectivity, Inclusivity, Quality, Support, and a Personal approach. Its Tax ID is 45-3030045, and this is its Exemption Letter. To see past 990 filings or any other information, email the Executive Director.