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“Black & Proud”

M+R

While “Say it Loud (I’m Black and I’m Proud)” addresses Black love, joy, and empowerment, the proud (on my t-shirt) is focused on self-affirmation, dignity, and equality. Taken together “Black & Proud” is a recognition that we live intersectional lives. That is, there are folks who both identify as Black and queer.

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And the 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge Awards Go To.

Tech Soup

We all have a story. We want to help inspire and educate you to be able to tell your own story with confidence and with success. We want to help inspire and educate you to be able to tell your own story with confidence and with success. Watch their story. Without further ado. First Place Video. A Notebook PC.

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5 Strategies To Nurture Active Board Engagement

Bloomerang

The awards given out at this event really emphasize this way of showing appreciation. When board members get their awards, the words spoken to honor them show genuine appreciation and celebrate all their hard work. Taking it further: Boosting empowerment through calendars You can also use calendars to support growth.

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

Qgiv

Competitive grants Competitive grants are awarded based on your nonprofit’s proposal to the funding source. Your estimated budget also helps provide you with a timeline in which you’ll need the funds by, which lets you know which grants won’t be awarded in time for your needs. Tell your nonprofit’s story.

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Webinar: Winning the Story Wars

Care2

Are you looking for a better way to tell your organization's story? In this webinar you will learn: What the story wars are and why you need to join the fray! 3 steps for engaging in "empowerment marketing," including identifying your organizational values, telling the truth and being interesting.

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Greater Washington Give to the Max Day Training Event

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

And there is also an award category for individual champion, whether board members, volunteers, or a free agent. NStreet Village : N Street Village is a community of empowerment and recovery for homeless and low-income women in Washington, D.C. Image by Codilicious from Flickr.

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Fostering Innovation and Creativity in Youth Through App Development

Tech Soup

story chronicled a middle school student who built an app to help him. Apps for Good "is an award-winning course where young people learn to create imaginative mobile apps that change their world." greater access for youth and foster empowerment through skills. either in their own home. development and creativity.

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