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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

.orgSource

The answers to straightforward questions will typically indicate whether an applicant is technically qualified. But the ability to spot the qualities that make an applicant a contributor and avoid the dysfunction that characterizes a disruptor sets you up for successful team building. Hiring for fit is more challenging.

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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Whether it’s direct or indirect content, why do citizens turn to social media in moments of need or disaster?

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Empowering Young Voices Globally in the Fight for Climate Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

Davos Codes , a year-round Salesforce program created to bring education, knowledge, and opportunity to students in Davos and give them a chance to take part in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) programming, has been created to help bridge this gap. Yet, often they do not know where to turn.

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Flying High: Some Truly Creative Ways that Drone Technology is Being Utilized

Byte Technology

There was a time—not too long ago—that drone technology, while in its infancy, was being dismissed by many experts in product development fields as a passing fancy, a mere hobby or pastime that few people ever thought would have important real-world applications. There isn’t a spot on earth immune from natural or manmade disasters.

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Funders: Considering Collaboration? Start With a Light Touch and See Where It Leads

sgEngage

Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education. Exponent Philanthropy members are demonstrating ways to partner light to amplify their impact. . 2) Offering Networking and Education .

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How to find free things: nonprofit students edition 

Candid

This is a great way to find credible sources for research assignments or to simply improve your sector knowledge. And for more practical application, Candid provides sample templates for documents you will eventually write as an industry professional.

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Quick Guide to Grants for Nonprofits: Tips, Resources & More

Qgiv

You can apply for grants 25 times in a year, and applications are accepted on a quarterly basis. Once you complete the quiz, the Coca-Cola foundation supplies grants to local nonprofits that aid in environmental protections, women’s empowerment, economic empowerment, and disaster preparedness. The Ford Foundation granted $1.07

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