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Remote Technology in the Pandemic: Rebalancing Toward Equity and Access

Non Profit Quarterly

In the spring and summer of 2021, with funding from AmeriCorps, our research team held focus groups with volunteer administrators about their technology use in the pandemic. And…they know technology, so they’re also an asset to help teach other volunteers. Information technologies and social media are here to stay.

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Learning in the White Space: 5 Unintended Lessons from a Marketing Class

NTEN

Over the next three hours, I absorbed the things my instructor was teaching, but I also found myself reflecting on a bunch of things he wasn't trying to teach at all – unless he's really good at Jedi mind tricks ! As class kicked off, the instructor began introducing himself and how he came to be teaching the class. ever since.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Why Do People Stop Giving?

ASU Lodestar Center

So, whatever "house" your organization is building, be it strong youth, empowered women, more just laws, or healthier people — dont just be content with donors sending in checks. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man Research Friday: "Is Religious Giving Increasing o.

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7 ways to increase volunteer engagement

Nimble AMS

According to AmeriCorps, Americans volunteered an average of 7.8 AmeriCorps estimates the industry of volunteerism to be worth $184 billion. . Let qualified volunteers teach professional development sessions . To foster your online community, consider creating some basic content to get the discussion going.

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