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Why I Do Good: Starry Night

Have Fun - Do Good

I studied sociology, did a summer internship for the National Coalition for the Homeless , studied in Sweden for a semester (so that I could understand how their public policy worked), co-chaired Vassar''s Hunger Action chapter, and wrote a couple pieces about social-changey things for the student newspapers.

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Nonprofits Who are Making A Difference Through Play

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Through projects like the Games and Learning Publishing Council and the National STEM Video Game Challenge ( [link] ), the Cooney Center explores the power of games to advance learning and engage vulnerable students. Another nonprofit furthering research behind games and learning is the Joan Ganz Cooney Center. Around Gender.

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The 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is the only national conference expressly designed to prepare 400+ college students for a career in the social sector. Impact National Conference / Amherst, MA / Less than $200. National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) / Washington, DC / Less than $500. Leadership. Governance.

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