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Time To Celebrate: Nov. 15th Is National Philanthropy Day

Bloomerang

National Philanthropy Day, Wednesday Nov. See hashtag #NationalPhilanthropyDay National Philanthropy Day in the United States dates back to the 1980s when it was conceived by Douglas Freeman, a professional fundraiser. National Philanthropy Day (NPD) was first officially recognized in the U.S. In the U.S.,

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COVID-related National Service cannot just be gap year for privileged youth

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Jaime Ernesto Uzeta, CEO, Public Allies. America has a long and rich history of national service, often turning to it as a powerful lever in times of crisis, as it did after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the Great Recession of 2008. Thankfully, this pandemic will likely inspire a new wave of national service.

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Alt-labor: What are workers’ rights nonprofits?  

Candid

For example, the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) undertook a six-year lobbying campaign in New York to pass better protections for domestic workers. New York is the epicenter ii of funding for workers’ rights nonprofits. 4 Public Welfare Foundation, Inc. Source: Foundation 1000.

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Community Engagement and Social Media for Public Media

Amy Sample Ward

I recently had the opportunity to present a webinar for the National Center for Media Engagement , focused on community-driven engagement, and present a session at the Public Media Development and Marketing Conference , talking about building a social media strategy. Engaging Community. The questions he raised include: ??

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Q&A with sgLEADERS: H. Beecher Hicks, III, National Museum of African American Music

sgEngage

Beecher Hicks III, President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, TN. Q: Prior to becoming President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), you had a long, successful career in investment banking and finance. Today’s Q&A is with H.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

Carnegie Corporation of New York. Carnegie Corporation of New York. The Carnegie Corporation of New York—established in 1911 by Andrew Carnegie to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding—is one of America’s oldest grantmaking foundations. Areas served: New York City.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Senior Care

Bloomerang

National Council On Aging. The Jean Griswold Foundation is a public, non-profit foundation whose primary goal is to support caregivers and better their lives. The AARP® Purpose Prize award is a national award in the United States that celebrates people 50 and older who are using their life experience to make a difference.

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