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Recruiting Geeks for Human Rights!

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We use free and open source software whenever possible, but we're pragmatic and work with what our human rights monitoring and advocacy partners need, so our environment is a pretty eclectic mix. Data archeology: recover data from ancient files in odd formats. Automate generation of publications based on data using LaTeX and Sweave.

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Need a copy editor? Look in the mirror

M+R

I often tell folks that making a practice of self-editing is a great way to level up : finish your draft (email appeal, social media post, video script, or whatever else), walk away from it for a minute, and then go back and make changes as an editor would. I think about that sometimes when I’m coaching other writers at M+R. Go read it!

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UN World Food Programme Featured in Blood Diamond

Have Fun - Do Good

The film has gotten mixed reviews. Yes, there are Hollywood moments in the script where you cringe, but there are many real moments when you suffer with Djimon Hounsou's character, Solomon Vandy, as he tries to reunite his family. . * Watch a PSA for WFP by Blood Diamond stars Djimon Hounsou and Jennifer Connelly.

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Hiring A Google Grants Manager: A Guide & 9 Agencies

Nonprofits Source

You can achieve all sorts of goals, whether you want to increase advocacy participation, boost volunteer registrations, or promote resources to your beneficiaries. If you’ve already created your account, their team will review your account and pinpoint opportunities. Ongoing account hygiene. Compliance.

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Philanthropic Leadership: Engaging Board Members As Fundraising Ambassadors

Bloomerang

I’ve managed campaigns ranging from about $5 million to over a billion dollars in health care, education, arts and culture, and advocacy sectors. So over the summer, BoardSource published a really excellent report called “Leading with Intent: Reviewing the State of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Nonprofit Boards.”

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[VIDEO] 5 Must-Do’s of Year-End Fundraising Success

Bloomerang

So if you have to leave early or maybe get interrupted or you just want to review the awesome content you’re about to hear, don’t worry. A quarter century of going toe to toe with the tobacco and industry has proven the power of relentless advocacy to save lives in the U.S. I will email that to everybody later on today. .

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The Essential Nonprofit Annual Report Template & Full Guide

Bloomerang

Review these strategies for keeping your report centered on your supporter community: Consider your audience. As you review your top options, carefully examine their past videos. Follow a prepared script. Ask for volunteers to review the document and provide feedback about the imagery used before you send your report out.