The polyvalent artist, Madonna, has made an impact and penetrated the world's collective consciousness eversince breaking onto the scene over twenty-five years ago. At 50 and looking better than ever, Madonna remains at the top of her game with her well deserved taut body and terrific laurels. She has firmly held her crown while spending her career reinventing herself-like no female artist has done before.

Like the phoenix she is, the enigmatic Iman reemerges in the public eye donning a hat distinctly different from those worn before. The Somali supermodel, social activist and wife of Rock Music Icon, David Bowie, is turning her efforts to the vision of Keep A Child Alive, serving as a Global Ambassador with an intimately vested interest in the work of this organization. Keep A Child Alive (KCA) strives to provide medical care and support to children and families dealing with HIV/AIDS in Africa. Through media campaigns, social awareness of the AIDS pandemic in Africa is given a platform for recognition and growth.

From aging to ageless, the quest for everlasting health and beauty is ongoing. With all the breakthroughs in modern science today, it's no coincidence so many people look and feel remarkably younger than generations before us. In many ways the art of re-invention doesn't just refer to superficial appearance. A new haircut or new clothes is not enough these days to re-invent yourself, but by applying core philosophies into our daily lives we can all benefit long term.

The economic storm continues to batter all sectors of our society, and the non-profit sector is no different. Foundation endowments are down 35-40%, or $280 billion. Philanthropic giving is shrinking throughout the corporate sector as well as from individual donors. And if that wasn't enough, the new Administration is talking about reducing the tax deduction for charitable gifts come 2011. What is a non-profit to do?