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Unions and their role in the social sector

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federal holiday born out of the efforts of 19th century labor unions to celebrate the contributions and achievements of American workers. Unions are usually structured around large national/international organizations that contain smaller local organizations (also known as “locals”). Unions award grants.

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Free Legal Services for Charities Anyone?

Tech Soup

I have no idea how it got started, but one of the most available and effective forms of corporate social responsibility are pro bono legal services for charities. I was reminded of this because of the American Bar Assocation's National Celebration of Pro Bono last week. OK, I do know that lawyers in the U.S United States.

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How to Write a Successful Annual Fundraising Plan in 6 Steps

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Allow you to time your appeals for the best results and spread your grant writing throughout the year, instead of cranking out a year’s worth of grants in the fall when you’re also planning your year-end campaign. That approach to grant writing doesn’t work, by the way. Another way to structure a plan is in a calendar format.

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NTEN Celebrates National Volunteer Week: Honoring NTEN Committee Members

NTEN

To recognize the tireless work of volunteers that support the nonprofit sector, we’ll be publishing a blog post every day this week to celebrate their contributions. This invaluable bunch works with NTEN to design core curriculum tracks, conference structure, and thematic focus. Dahna Goldstein, Founder, PhilanTech.

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150+ Creative Ways to Show Donors Appreciation

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. Swag or merch: handmade item by someone helped by your charity. Swag or merch: pick and design swag that directly relates to your charity.

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How can leadership development strategies improve retention in nonprofits?

ASU Lodestar Center

Organizations can start small, perhaps focusing on a few emerging leaders, and build structured leadership development systems over time. Participating in drafting portions of grant proposals. Developing budgets for grants or departments. Assigning management responsibilities for volunteers, interns, or junior staff.

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The Collaboration Prize: $250,000 for Nonprofits That Collaborate, Not Compete

Have Fun - Do Good

Charity Governance reports that, "For the period from October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 (fiscal year 2007), the IRS received 85,771 applications for recognition of Section 501(c)(3) status." there are 1.4 million nonprofits in the United States. As the Everyday Giving Blog points out, the authors of Forces for Good , Leslie R.