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COVID-related National Service cannot just be gap year for privileged youth

ASU Lodestar Center

America has a long and rich history of national service, often turning to it as a powerful lever in times of crisis, as it did after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the Great Recession of 2008. In Michigan alone, Black Americans constitute 14 percent of the state’s population — but 40 percent of coronavirus deaths.

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Announcing Our Second Impact Labs Cohort on Zero Hunger: Supporting Small-Scale Farmers Globally

Saleforce Nonprofit

There is an opportunity to support small-scale farmers in accessing low-cost, connected technology to improve their efficiency and efficacy as producers — both during stable times and times of crisis. What are ways of providing specific and real-time guidance for farmers?

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Celebrate National Volunteer Week April 27-May 3

Have Fun - Do Good

One of the things I've realized while doing the 29-Day Giving Challenge is that I "volunteer" a lot of free advice for organizations and individuals, but I haven't volunteered in my community for a long time. Maybe together we can start up again during National Volunteer Week April 27-May 3, 2008. How often do you volunteer?

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Happy Holidays!

Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

Last time I checked, that goal hadn't been quite reached yet, so I guess we'll be busy in 2008 as well. The February launches will include the Program for Energy and Sustainable Development at Stanford University, The Danforth Museum of Art in Framingham Massachusetts, and the ARC/Michigan.

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Online Fundraising Ideas: Nonprofit Fundraising During COVID-19

Whole Whale

Another example from the Michigan AFL-CIO. While people send virtual thank you messages, Michigan AFL-CIO can also build their email list of people that are more likely to donate in the future, if nurtured properly in an email campaign. Know that everyone’s going through a hard time in one way, shape, or form.

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