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How Cross-Sector Collaboration is Helping Fight Youth Unemployment in Boston

Connection Cafe

Have you interacted with your local government, or spoken to your peers about their programs? Do you have a pulse on what the most pressing local needs are at this moment? What about local nonprofits or community foundations; do you know who to reach out to if needed? Where does your organization sit in your community?

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5 Ways Libraries Support Disaster Relief and Recovery

Tech Soup

"This is what a public library is all about," said Carol Cooler, the director of libraries and CEO at the Saskatoon Public Library in a press statement. For example, the San Francisco Public Library's website has a page that curates local services and resources on preparing for and dealing with the aftermath of an earthquake.

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The Birth of a Field: Digital Media and Learning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

local time). "We are in a moment of time where 57% of teens produce and share media. He noted that media literacy has to be integrated as a skill set in all places. Media literacy and creation skills can't be add-ons in schools, but have to be integrated across the curriculum in all subjects. It starts in the home.

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Fundraising 101: Understand the Basics of Fundraising so You Can Fund Your Dream

Get Fully Funded

Early in my career, I worked at the local food bank. Partner with a local business. If your organization promotes literacy, partner with a bookstore. If you are a food pantry, partner with local restaurants or markets. For a self-esteem program for teen girls : Showing every teen girl how awesome she is.