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To bot or not to bot: Using generative AI in grantwriting

Candid

Participation in the arts also develops essential life skills such as communication, teamwork, and discipline. Participation in the arts enhances confidence, self-esteem, and crucial life skills like communication and teamwork (Burton et al., 2013; Upitis et al., We can keep it at 100 words by changing “serves as” to “provides.”

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My life as an (almost) ex-Technology Consultant

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

It’s been an important part of my life for all of this time. I’m not leaving nonprofit technology, though, just this particular role – I expect to stay involved, keep connected, keep prodding and poking, and keep learning. I have now realized I need to set it down for good.

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Libraries pivot to survive pandemic

Candid

They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life,” said famed writer and producer Sidney Sheldon. This is welcome news, as libraries will play a vital role in community recovery in the years ahead. “Libraries store the energy that fuels the Imagination.

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How to Become a Nonprofit Leader

The Modern Nonprofit

He became the youngest and first openly gay executive director of the Asian Pacifical American Labor Alliance in 2010. Similarly, Cendana’s advice to those interested in pursuing executive leadership roles is to find an executive director who is willing to mentor you. To find a mentor, look within your organization.

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Connect in Person at #NCVS

Amy Sample Ward

The 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service (NCVS) is June 28-30 in New York City. Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2010; 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM. Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM. The NCVS conference is an opportunity for volunteer and service leaders to get together for in-person networking and learning.

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Books That Changed Us in 2020

Media Cause

embracing yoga pants as acceptable work attire, thinking about what really matters in life, and maybe my favorite one of all—stealing little hidden moments to sit down with a book and just read. the war) feels empowering to those who lived through this, illuminating resilience and reminding that life goes on even in struggle.

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Alaska: And The Earth Shook Under My Feet

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Yesterday afternoon during the ForakerGroup 2010 Nonprofit Leadership Summit, I experienced my first Alaskan earthquake (4.9). I was scared – the floor swayed and I felt like I was on boat. We had a fantastic conversation about the role of leadership in changing the culture of the organization.

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