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Reframe, commit, and expand: How to meaningfully invest in Black leaders

Candid

Since 1987, Echoing Green has identified visionary leaders with bold ideas for transforming the world and invested in their ideas and leadership. Leaders like Oluwatoyin Ayanfodun (Toyin) , founder of Tomorrow’s Leaders NYC (TLNYC) which has supported 2,000 over-age middle school students across New York to defy the statistics.

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Classy Welcomes Ford Foundation COO Depelsha McGruder to Its Board of Directors

Classy

McGruder, the Ford Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer, oversees Ford’s global operations and finances for its offices in New York, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. That’s why she was immediately drawn to Classy’s mission of mobilizing and empowering the world for good and helping nonprofits raise more money online. .

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Governance, Governance, Governance

BoardAssist

An investigation by New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is focusing on the Cooper Union board’s management of its endowment and decision to borrow at unfavorable terms to finance its new building while running operating deficits. Relying on hope that revenue improves in the future is too risky.

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[VIDEO] Raising More Money By Asking (And Answering) Better Questions

Bloomerang

We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” And the better you get at the whole suite of donor engagement, the more money you’re going to raise. And that gets you, again, much more money in the long run. . Well, good afternoon, everybody.

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Net2Local November Event Preview

Tech Soup

Singapore: Clean & Green Hacakathon 2013. New York, NY: Facebook for Nonprofits: Moving Your Marketing Beyond the Like. Seattle, WA: Fundraising + Technology: How to Raise Money in a Changing Landscape. Manchester, United Kingdom: MediaCity social media surgery. Friday, November 8. Tuesday, November 12. Event Reports.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

Gardening package Appeal to supporters with green thumbs by creating a gardening package with items like: Seeds Gloves A gardening book A gardening hat You could even include a free consultation with a master gardener who can help the winner ensure their garden is in tip-top shape. Cruise Around 35.7

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Join Us for Local and Virtual Events This Week With Social Media September

Tech Soup

They’re answering the question “how do I collect money online?” New York, NY: Using Text Messaging to Achieve Your Mission. Wellington, New Zealand: Going green with social media - #net2welly Social Media Sept (1 of 3). Want a taste of a social media surgery before you commit to attending?