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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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Tips to strengthen your volunteer program and empower member volunteers

Nimble AMS

If so, you’re well aware that v olunteers are an invaluable resource , helping to advance your mission and drive success across your organization. Does your association count on the hard work of member volunteers? R ead our blog to discover how PEAK Grantmaking empowered its member volunteers and strengthened its volunteer program.

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Are Associations Losing Their Members’ Trust?—The Leadership ColLAB Explores This Critical Question

.orgSource

Nancy MacRae, MS, CAE, ENA, describes the relationship between trust and culture. “As ENA Culture Statements Staff The Emergency Nurses Association will seek at all times to foster and maintain a culture of excellence, commitment, empowerment, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. Today trust bleeds into everything.

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Leveraging data to better serve under-resourced communities 

Candid

In November 2023, we received a grant from the Capital One Foundation to support our housing and financial empowerment programming. Partnering on data to advocate for communities CASL is aware that many smaller nonprofits lack the data infrastructure required to best serve their communities.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

Kindful

Many foundations focus much of their philanthropy work on youth empowerment—and for good reason. The foundations on this list are just a few of the many that understand the importance that youth empowerment plays in helping young people from all backgrounds grow and excel during this critical stage of their life. Kellogg Foundation.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: 5 Extraordinary Organizations

Tech Soup

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). TechSoup is participating by amplifying what other agencies, collaborators, and libraries in our network are doing to raise awareness on this important issue. In October, Mosaic launched 31 Days, 31 Advocates to support Domestic Violence Awareness month. For DVAM, STAND!

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Discover Your True North And Internal Compass

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Finally, George explains that to bring out the best from teammates, authentic leaders must develop trusting relationships based on mutual respect. Like loyalty, respect provides a basis for empowerment, but leaders must earn it," says George. There is no substitute.