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In Search of Bachelors and Philanthropy in Rural Alaska and Video Story Capture Tips

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last week, my adventure in Alaska started with a meeting with representatives from community foundations around the state of Alaska hosted by the Alaska Community Foundation. I love capturing and sharing authentic stories with video – either with my iPhone (email to YouTube) or the Flip Camera. Sharing the Story.

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November Cause Awareness: National Native American Heritage Month

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Elliott-High Eagle, a Cherokee Indian, created the first official week of awareness and recognition for American Indian and Alaska natives in October 1976. You can also read books, watch videos and movies, and listen to talks and podcasts by Indigenous experts, scholars, conservationists, linguists, chefs, and more. President Gerald R.

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What is GOTV Anyway? An Explainer for Non-Politicos

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Here’s a quick GOTV FAQ to help you get up to speed - and if you need more info (or you're an old hand who already knows all about GOTV), check out this GOTV myth-busting video from The Campaign Workshop. Not to worry! OK, so what does GOTV stand for? GOTV stands for Get Out The Vote, which is the final phase of a field campaign.

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Water Wednesday: Cute Baby Walrus

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Mitik is a walrus orphan who was flown from the Alaska SeaLife Center to a new home at the New York Aquarium. Water Wednesdays are back. Today's photo is a cuteness infusion from Upwell's Tide Report : Mitik the baby walrus! He needs your help.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

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Celebrity meet and greets It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to sit down for lunch or a video call with your favorite celebrity. Popular destinations include the Caribbean, Alaska, and New Zealand. Offer cruise packages as part of your auction lineup to appeal to travelers. What Nonprofits Need to Know.

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A Kiva.org for Native American Entrepreneurs?

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Census Bureau , the 2007 poverty rate of people who reported they were American Indian and Alaska Native, and no other race, was 25.3%. The series' site has lots of information on it, including a Native Now: Enterprise page with links and videos. According to the U.S. history from the Native American perspective.

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5 Games Supporting Nonprofits’s Missions, from Low-Tech to High-Tech

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) is a critically acclaimed video game and interactive record of Alaskan Native culture. Nearly 40 Alaska Native elders, storytellers, and community members contributed to the development of the game.

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