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Remembering Franklin Thomas

Candid

Many will remember Franklin Thomas as the president of Ford Foundation, fewer will realize that he was the first Black foundation president in America, but I knew him as my boss and mentor. Ford Foundation had a history of working on issues of racial discrimination in Brazil. Negotiate, I did not.

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14+ Excellent Nonprofit Annual Reports

Whole Whale

NPR emphasizes how its “Muslims in America: A New Generation” series explores the multifaceted experiences of muslims living in a post-9/11 America, while its Hidden Brain episode “Why Now?” Donate Life America. Donate Life America helps Americans easily register to be an organ donor. offers a profound analysis of #MeToo.

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8 Changebloggers: Nonprofits and Individuals Creating Change with Blogs

Have Fun - Do Good

Eric Martin, Native American Public Telecommunications Blog NAPT shares Native stories with the world, and advances Native media that represents the values, experiences, histories, and cultures of Tribal Nations, communities and people.

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Feeling Inspired Thanks to NTEN and the ConnectingUp! Conference

NTEN

Many of the conference workshops helped in making me more aware of how to become a technology leader, not only within our organization but in sharing what I've learned with 211s across North America. They recommended following interesting and smart people, listening and sharing and asking for contributions through guest bloggers.

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The Knowledge is in the Room: How To Let It Out

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I was presenting a strategic technology workshop at one of their conferences. There are people who just want an expert on the stage to share their wisdom. The full group discussion allowed people at different levels to share their experiences. Use Twitter to Bring More People Into The Conversation. Twitter Advocates.

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Apps for Youth, By Youth

Tech Soup

Additionally, Microsoft recently announced its YouthSpark initiative, which aims to create opportunities for 300 million young people over the next three years. These apps encourage young people to get involved in civic and political issues. Image: App Inventor Workshop ( Flickr ). Political Engagement and Activism.

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Net2Local: Year-End Revelations

Tech Soup

But if you’re impatient and hate history here’s a sneak peek at what’s planned for 2014. That means Net2Local organizers are reaching as many people as NTEN’s NTC conference every quarter ! Stats Time! Net2Local has been busy over the last six months. Approximately 5,000 attendees.