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It’s All About the Animals at the Humane Society of SW Michigan

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We were reminded of this recently when we spoke with Robin Lydic, the director of animal care at the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan , home of the Yeager Family Pet Shelter. . For example, those interested in adopting an animal now schedule a time to meet up to three potential pets. This helps reduce animal returns.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. Similar to the funders in my previous post on education , the organizations listed below focus their efforts on activities inside and outside of the classroom. Funding Priority: Education. The Awesome Foundation. First Book.

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Rule Your Market—Blue Ocean Strategy Sidesteps the Sharks

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The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based team was motivated by the desire to find solutions for struggling businesses like the Detroit automobile producers. The goal was to create shorter assessments of specific content that could be administered over time. We consulted with experts within education from K-12 to advanced academics.

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Why Now is the Time for Common Sense Media’s Digital Transformation

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Colby Zintl, Common Sense’s chief marketing officer, wants more people to take advantage of all that the organization has to offer parents and educators. Guided discovery, a facilitated workshop, and design thinking frameworks led the Common Sense team to think differently about how the organization can support parents and educators.

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The Virtual Food Drive: Turning a Website Visitor Into a Donor

NTEN

But times have changed when it comes to collecting donations for those who are food insecure. An excellent example of that is the virtual food drive held by the Food Bank Council of Michigan. Out of curiosity, I decided to visit t he Food Bank Council of Michigan’s virtual food drive to learn more.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Serving The LGBTQ+ Community

Bloomerang

Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (HOPE Fund). Areas served: Southeast Michigan. The New York Women’s Foundation.

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October Cause Awareness: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Over time, the day has evolved into a weeklong observance that is acknowledged at the local, state, and national levels. How to acknowledge National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Educate yourself One of the most important things you can do during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is to educate yourself on domestic violence.