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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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Zonta International, where Allison served as Executive Director* and Chief Staff Executive, was honored with the 2021 ASAE Summit Award for the UNFPA-UNICEFF Global Program to End Child Marriage. Our discussion about the Summit Award launched a wide-ranging conversation. Zonta offers a variety of scholarships and awards.

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Foundations step up funding to bolster trust in local news 

Candid

As part of their democracy portfolios, they’re funding not only newsroom operations and training but also research and collaborations to bring diverse voices to the fore. To close the funding gap for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) newsrooms, Borealis Philanthropy’s Racial Equity in Journalism Fund has awarded over $5.2

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Ushahidi Wins MacArthur Award: Changing the World One Map at a Time

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MacArthur Foundation named 13 organizations as recipients of the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The Award, which recognizes exceptional grantees and helps ensure their long-term sustainability, provides each organization with up to $1.5 million, depending on the size of its budget. Congratulations!

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And the 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge Awards Go To.

Tech Soup

At the 2013 Digital Storytelling Awards Gala on May 28, the community's successes were clear. Our team was quite impressed with the quality of photos and videos submitted, and all the hard work that was put into each. Virtually accepting the award on behalf of Charity Express was Britney Broadhead. " First Place Photo.

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VocaliD to Create Unique Voices for Millions Who Can't Speak

Tech Soup

Millions of individuals worldwide rely on a limited set of generic, synthetic voices as their primary vocalization. Whether their vocal ability is limited due to illness, genetic factors, or brain injury, these individuals have the right to communicate using a unique voice, a vocalization they can identify with as they interact in the world.

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Nonprofit Communications Plan: How-To Package Your Message

Bloomerang

When it comes to messaging, it’s also important to identify your organization’s unique voice. Using a combination of the written word, video, photos, and live testimonials will help to establish your brand as well-rounded and trustworthy. Your message can be written, verbal, or even visual, but all messages should tell a story.

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Voices from the Community: Accessibility

Tech Soup

Voices from the Community is an ongoing series of blog posts culling. Peter Cheer shares the upcoming 2011 da Vinci Awards celebrating global excellence in assistive technology, slated for September 22 in Dearborn, Michigan. Photo: ingoism. popular topics of interest from the TechSoup Community Forums and other.