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MathAndCoding Turns the Library into a Coding Classroom (Part 2)

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In part 1 of this series, we introduced MathAndCoding , a nonprofit that offers teen-led programming classes for children in public libraries in the Silicon Valley area. Bricker says that there is also another benefit, perhaps an unplanned one, to having teen volunteers. like Texas, where one instructor will be heading to college.

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Hey Nonprofits: Here Comes Gen Z Donors

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

These potential donors are teens (and pre-teens) with a passion for social change and who grew up not knowing what it was like to not to have a cell phone or be connected to Facebook. Many nonprofit fundraisers know about and have specific strategies to reach, cultivate, and solicit baby boom donors, Gen X donors, and Gen Y donors.

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How Faith-based Nonprofits Can Use Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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Blog posts or photos from volunteers and other “boots on the ground” staff who want to share their experiences Video with your religious leader or a board member explaining your organization’s impact. Giving Initiative For Teens – Homelessness and Poverty. MoveIn Vision – Prayer Journey 2020. Request a Demo.

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6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve taken a little break from blogging to enjoy some much needed family time. I’m lucky because my colleague, Joe Waters, offered me a guest post for your to read while I’m away from blogging. Today, DonorsChoose.org is the go-to site for alternative sources of funding for the classroom. Co-Disruptor: Pear.

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Six New Games for Change: Check Out the Future of Gaming for Good

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” Presented by filmmaker Chelo Alvarez-Stehle, SOS_Slaves aims to raise trafficking awareness in teens while empowering them with the tools to take responsibility and speak out against this issue. In most educational games, a missed opportunity comes from not creating enough, if any, supplemental materials for educators and classrooms.

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Get to Know the Lodestar Center: Anne Kotleba

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Welcome to a new ASU Lodestar Center Blog series, “Get to Know the Lodestar Center!” I got a group of 8 teens together and I taught them a simple Photoshop project. I've also learned that experiences outside of the classroom are just as valuable as those that occur inside. There are teachers all around us, including our peers.

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The Birth of a Field: Digital Media and Learning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

That's my avatar, I'm live blogging from Second Life. That's Danah Boyd in RL who was also live blogging the event. He was also in NYC and live blogging the event as was Danah Boyd - the official MacArthur Foundation live blogger. The environment for learning is no longer in the classroom and its online, and outside of school.

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