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#thankful4home: Raising Awareness Around Homelessness

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This fall and winter I’m working with a group of organizations in Chicago to raise awareness around homelessness, alongside screenings of the @Home documentary that features portraits of this issue through the eyes of activist Mark Horvath. The Boot Camp includes training, coaching, and project based learning.

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Youth community service: Belonging, reciprocity, and agency 

Candid

Activities they considered “service” included “working with others to make the community or campus a better place” (81%), “acting to benefit the common good” (80%), “everyday acts of kindness” (76%), “acting to raise awareness about a campus, community, or global problem” (72%), and “working with others to address social inequality” (68%).

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How To Build A World-Class Workplace Culture

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Mayberry, former linebacker for the Chicago Bears and now keynote speaker and global expert in leadership development, culture change, and organizational performance, took the lessons he learned on the field and in the locker room straight to the boardroom.

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Building A Culture For Speed, Impact And Excellence

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Mayberry, former linebacker for the Chicago Bears and now keynote speaker and global expert in leadership development, culture change, and organizational performance, took the lessons he learned on the field and in the locker room straight to the boardroom.

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5 Hybrid Event Ideas for Youth Organizations

Qgiv

As a fundraiser for a youth development organization, you’re likely aware of how hard it is for kids to contain their energy. Instead, consider this: Northern Illinois Food Bank’s hybrid 5K/10K fundraiser raised more than $189,000! We’ve included five of our favorite hybrid event ideas for youth organizations below.

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11 ways for board members to engage with your nonprofit’s fundraising

ASU Lodestar Center

There’s a lot you can do, and a lot more that you can raise, by engaging your board members in fundraising practices. It can be frustrating bringing board members into the world of fundraising either because board members may not know how much they can offer, or the organization may not know how they can raise their participation.

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How To Build A Culture For Speed, Impact And Excellence

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Mayberry, former linebacker for the Chicago Bears and now keynote speaker and global expert in leadership development, culture change, and organizational performance, took the lessons he learned on the field and in the locker room straight to the boardroom.

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