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The Gift of Coaching

Many coaches donate scholarship hours to clients they deem appropriate. Still others actively tithe coaching hours to worthy causes. Whatever form it takes, pro-bono coaching is gaining momentum.

We like to call this act of giving The Gift of Coaching.

The Harnisch Foundation team has compiled a list of leading organizations who are offering opportunities to get involved. Each has a special mission and specific set of goals. Some are relatively new and others well-established.

We invite you to visit The Gift of Coaching for more details about these opportunities and raise your hand in the way that suits you best.

The worldwide response to the opportunity to change lives through pro-bono coaching is overwhelming. We applaud the leadership, kindness and generosity of the coaching community.

ICF Foundation Expands Efforts to Support Pro Bono Coaching

For the first time, the non-profit arm of the International Coach Federation, the ICF Foundation, will accept applications for grants to support pro bono coaching efforts--specifically in the area of education. "We look forward to the response we will receive from coaches in the non-profit sector who are making a real ... Read More

Coaching Commons and ReciproCoach Offer Gift of Coaching to Guest Contributors, Commenters

NOTE: The Coaching Commons and ReciproCoach have partnered to offer opportunities for coaching to Coaching Commons’ guest contributors and commenters. This generous offer is possible through a grant from The Harnisch Foundation. What is ReciproCoach? Read Kerryn’s story … The Idea of Reciprocal Coaching - by Kerryn Griffiths It’s a familiar story. I ... Read More

Have You Received Your Gift from the Coaching Commons?

If you have contributed this month by writing a story or posting a comment at the Coaching Commons, we hope you've received your gift - a gift of coaching. When you participate at the Coaching Commons as a guest contributor whose post is a featured story, or when you make a comment that generates lively conversation, ... Read More

A Gift for You from the Coaching Commons

That's right, a gift. We think it's the best gift anyone can give or receive: Coaching. Through a grant from The Harnisch Foundation, the Coaching Commons is partnering with ReciproCoach to give a special gift to our guest contributors and readers who keep stirring the conversation with their published comments. ReciproCoach (formerly Contra ... Read More

Giving the Gift of Coaching: Coaching The Global Village

World-class coaches and consultants at Coaching the Global Village are partnering with non-governmental organizations (NGO's) and non-profit social agencies to incorporate coaching skills into their work to reach target outcomes. These efforts involve individuals, leaders of non-governmental groups as well as localized leaders of the community bringing the 'coach-approach' to developing ... Read More

Giving the Gift of Coaching: The Laura Whitworth Prison Project

The Laura Whitworth Prison Project is about Self-Leadership and Coaching. The project provides a personal development program, with a focus on self-leadership beliefs, tools, and skills. Our purpose is to offer an alternative way to spend time in prison…a way that develops the emotional intelligences of the participants and offers ... Read More

Giving the Gift of Coaching: The Coach Initiative

The mission of The Coach Initiative is to be the central gathering point where professional coaches can volunteer their experience and expertise in support of global projects that focus on the betterment of the human condition and uplifting the human spirit. Coach Initiative coaching helps nonprofit organizations and their leaders to ... Read More

Giving the Gift of Coaching: The Coach Approach

The purpose and function of The Coach Approach, Inc. is to offer support services by coaches to individuals in the helping profession including social workers, ministers, nurses, teachers, executive directors, program coordinators as well as front line staff can benefit from coaching services. The purpose is to aid these individuals ... Read More

Giving the Gift of Coaching: Coaching Kids

Coaching Kids, Inc. was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2002 in order to bring life coaching and communication skills to kids and parents everywhere. Coaching Kids programs and volunteer coaching services are available to families, educational institutions, and community organizations that work with kids and parents. Specialized programs include coaching ... Read More

Giving the Gift of Coaching: One To One Coaching Women

One to One Women Coaching Women is dedicated to assisting women to achieve sustained success by creating positive changes in their lives. One to One offers short-term life coaching at no cost to eligible women in the United States and Canada. Professionally trained coaches volunteer their time and skills in coaching ... Read More