Have you been meaning to make a difference but haven't been able to figure out how? I have an idea while you're working on it.

Anne Bonfiglio is founder of Partnership for Student Advancement, a non-profit that helps high school students identify and pursue their true calling in work and life.

Why is her work so important?

Did you know that studies show over 70% of college graduates are not working in their chosen field of study? Did you also know that studies show over 70% of current workers are disengaged at work (meaning, they'd rather be doing something other than their job)?

Anne helps students start off on the right foot before college and before entering the workforce. Students must go through a rigorous application process to enter the program. They come out the other side knowing what they want to do and prepared to do it.

What's the rub?

Programs like this can't survive without the help of others -- that means you and me!

I've had the privilege of donating my time and expertise (and money) to her program. You can support it through a charitable, tax-deductible donation.

Help keep Anne's program alive. Help a student find the work that's right for them. That will make a difference in their life and in the lives of those they touch. And I'd venture to say, knowing you've made a difference in their lives will make a difference in your life, too.

Want to read more? See Anne's letter below...

I work hard at connecting people I know to other relevant people or resources.

Jason Dodd, an asssociate of mine and president of H2O Associates--an award-winning branding and design firm--is looking to fill an open position. I have tremendous respect for Jason for a few reasons: he's passionate about what he does, he's successful at it, and he has amazing balance in his life.

Jason's company does out-of-the-box innovative things to help their client companies find creative - lasting - ways to entrench their brand and grow their business using H2O's unique Brand Asset Management process.

Interested? Here's the posting:

Are you ready to work with some highly talented people in a very creative team environment? We are looking for a producer who would like to make a difference at their job. From interfacing with clients to organizing staff on a variety of unique projects. If this sounds like you, then please read on...

Education: BA degree or BFA preferred.

Experience: 4-6+ years of varied working experience. Pre-press and printing experience is important, as is supervisory responsibility. Knowledge of web-based development tools and related time usage is necessary.

Important Attributes: Ability to help clients define and solve production issues. Strong business understanding and financial skills. Pleasant personality. Optimistic. Determined. Helpful. Attentive to details. Easy to work with and able to manage many projects of varying sizes simultaneously.

Primary responsibilities as Producer
Supervision of all aspects of production for print, web and interactive assignments is of primary importance. Knowledge of each medium is not mandatory. However, coordination of all assigned ongoing studio jobs and personnel is necessary. This position is responsible for managing projects from the pre-proposal stage through completion. This includes estimating and maintaining budgets, scheduling, resource allocation, quality assurance, vendor negotiation and daily written and verbal communication with internal and external clients.

If you're interested in applying for this exciting position, contact H2O at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or call 212.627.7652.

Todd Grossman, a trusted colleague, friend, and philanthropist, is extending an invitiation to all to attend a "Cocktail party for KEF" in NYC on Thursday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Todd writes, "Hi everyone! Our June event will center around fundraising for a charity that one of our attendees founded and many of our attendees already support: Kilimanjaro Education Foundation or KEF."

I know firsthand fom Todd's efforts that KEF is doing amazing things for local villages around the base of Kilimanjaro.

Cocktail Fundraiser Details

Event: Cocktail party next week for KEF
What: Fundraiser
Hosts: Todd Grossman, Karen Weidman, John Greenberg, Jeremy Stambovsky
When: Thursday, June 12 at 6:30pm
Where:  Ava Lounge at the Dream Hotel (ROOFTOP) in New York City

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=15210413537

For more information about KEF, please visit www.kef4kids.org.

I'm passing this gift along to you...

Time Warner is offering discounted magazines to anyone!

If you like to read any of Time Inc.’s magazines (Time, Sports Illustrated, People, Money, EW, Real Simple, InStyle, Fortune ...) and would like to subscribe or give a gift subscription at a nice discount, this offer was forwarded to me from Swati Chandra, a colleague of mine from my days as Director of Development at Time Inc.

Act before June 22 to order your discounted magazines (or gift subscription) and save yourself some money.