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Tribute to My Mentor

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I needed help with business negotiations and software licensing and Gerry jumped in teaching me everything I know about doing business. Gerry quickly did the legal research and came back to explain that my idea, which seemed like it should be illegal, was 100% permitted under an obscure provision of the copyright law!

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New Benetech board member, Robert Wexler

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

He’s a principal at Adler & Colvin, San Francisco's top law firm specializing in nonprofit law. Rob is also a lecturer at Stanford Law School where he teaches the Law of Nonprofit Organizations. Rob has a deep understanding of what makes nonprofits successful.

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Interview with Bryan Stevenson: On Juneteenth and Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

Stevenson is a lawyer who graduated from Harvard Law School and started EJI to dedicate his life to fighting the unequal treatment of marginalized communities. He is committed to changing the narrative on race in this country to help us truly understand who we are. That’s what has to change. So what can we do?

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8 Organizations to Support this Black History Month

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

Black Teach Project is the definition of “small but mighty.” Southern Poverty Law Center. A recent study they released found that schools are not adequately teaching the history of American slavery. BlackPAC uses the power of political engagement to implement change in the country’s economic, justice, and political systems.

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The Sit-Ins: A Story of Creative and Strategic Struggle

DipJar

It sparked thousands to participate in similar protests in 14 states to challenge racist Jim Crow laws and norms. It serves — in Tyler’s words, as a “teaching landmark” — but one that goes beyond the initial instance to explore discrimination in many other forms. But, that is poised to change. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Congrats to Megha Bhagat, Winner of HP Laptop/Printer Bundle Theory of Change Contest

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

To enter the contest, readers had to share their " Theory of Change." Megha is a passionate human rights advocate in India and also lawyer. Here's her theory of change and social media: Social Media was at one point of time just about what we read or saw in news or heard over the radio. Her blog is here.

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Important Considerations for Nonprofits When Applying for IRC 501(c)(3) Status: Part 1

Tech Soup

I was fortunate during those 18 years to be assigned to a variety of tasks, one of which was to teach tax-exempt application Determination Specialists in Cincinnati, OH and to be assigned as the Group Manager of an examination group for 4 years prior to retirement. Know the Law. Find the section here: Cornell University Law School.

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