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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

Grant writing tip: While the task of writing a proposal often falls on the shoulders of a project manager or grant writer, anyone—even an outside consultant—with the proper skills could write the proposal. Our grants are awarded to schools, local music programs, and national music programs.”. Guitar Center. Areas served: US.

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Great reads from around the web on August 24th

Amy Sample Ward

You can look at total contributions, contributions by household, discretionary income by household, and percentage of income given by household at the national, state, county, and local level. We heard from 209 nonprofit staff, consultants, and the people who love us–and some of the results suprised us.

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I Need a Good Lawyer

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We are consulted by policymakers, legislators, rightsholders, companies and activists for our insights. The deep reservoir of pro bono resources provides elasticity for an enterprising and agile counsel who can make the choices of which issues to handle solely inside, mainly with outside counsel, or blended.

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End-of-Year Event Fundraising

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes END-OF-YEAR EVENT FUNDRAISING The final quarter of the year unfolds with a blend of reflection and anticipation. The unique upside of digital is you can draw on a wider audience as well as call on talent from both your local network and across the globe! PHOTOGRAPHY: BFA.COM 2.

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The 5 Best Social Impact Games of 2010

NTEN

. # 5 Macon Money Macon Money is an innovative project that aimed to unite social, racial, cultural, gender, and economic gaps - all while boosting the local economy! When two bonds are put together, they can be redeemed for goods and services in local businesses. Everyone wins!

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Joe Solomon, Guest Post: What's the Right Offline Event for Your Organization's Online Community?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We'll soon be unveiling a full set of tools to let you manage your local event and build a strong local climate group in the lead-up to 24 October." Does your community address local issues? So far, ChangeCamps are full-day events with a focus on bringing together communities to address local issues. Then check out.

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When Your Powers Combine: Why Nonprofit Mergers Should Not Be Feared

NonProfit Hub

The Stanford Social Innovation Review cites three issues that stop nonprofit mergers from happening : getting the boards aligned, finding roles for senior staff and blending the brands. It helps to consult with an attorney to make sure the transaction is in compliance with all your local state laws. We Can Work It Out.