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Spring Clean Your Work Life: Tips from Your Fellow Social Good Pros

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Lora Cowan , assistant director, advancement services at Tennessee Technological University. Sarah Cassidy , director, external affairs at Cancer Hope network, Inc. I added some fidget ‘toys’ to my desk for folks to use when visiting and brought in a light therapy lamp because I work in a space with no windows.

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Due diligence before you donate

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If you're most concerned about national and global issues, like worldwide hunger or cancer, look for nonprofits that are equipped for such a large challenge. If the scope of your aspiration is local, find charities that are based in your neighborhood or city. This can benefit the organization as much as it helps donors.

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Legacy of Hope Austin: Dreams for Kids with Special Needs

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In fact, 2dance2dream opened a satellite branch in Murfreesboro, Tennessee in February 2015 and has been approached by professional dance schools in Dallas, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. Two years ago, Cisco Systems engineering manager Roland Holloway nearly reached the point of needing hospice care due to complications from cancer.

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