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Networked and Hyperconnected: The New Social (and work) Operating System

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The most recent Pew Internet Project Internet and technology use studies show how immersed teens and young adults are in the online environment and how tied they are to the mobile and social sides of it. Some 95% of teens ages 12-17 are online, 76% use social networking sites, and 77% have cell phones.

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Fostering Innovation and Creativity in Youth Through App Development

Tech Soup

awareness and skills development in children, teens, and young adults. Apps for Good "is an award-winning course where young people learn to create imaginative mobile apps that change their world. All Day Play is an Android app that streams Youth Radio's one-of-a-kind online radio station, All Day Play.

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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

Whole Whale

We love the New York Public Library’s Anti-Proms , which provide an alternative, safe space regardless of sexuality, gender identity, and any other reason for NYC teens. Charge for tickets, food and add competition awards (like wine) for people who can match all the bottles. LGBT Pride Month (June, US). And we all need a clean car.

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How to Source Great Year-end Stories

Get Fully Funded

During her career, she’s produced for CNN International, served as a humanitarian spokesperson in Iraq, and led award-winning nonprofit and corporate communications teams. She works with executive directors and fundraisers to tell their stories in ways that create healthier, more stable funding for their missions.

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Museum 2.0 Rerun: What Does it Really Mean to Serve "Underserved" Audiences?

Museum 2.0

The Taylor Center is run by Diane Miller , who launched its award-winning Youth Exploring Science program in 1997. Guards staring at black teens and grumbling about their clothes. Many YES teens don''t come in with confidence about their own abilities. YES students defy expectations.

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What Does it Really Mean to Serve "Underserved" Audiences?

Museum 2.0

The Taylor Center is run by Diane Miller , who launched its award-winning Youth Exploring Science program in 1997. Guards staring at black teens and grumbling about their clothes. Many YES teens don't come in with confidence about their own abilities. YES students defy expectations.