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Nonprofit Storytelling: The Quick and No-Nonsense Guide

Bloomerang

Cut through bias by communicating various perspectives and voices. Since childhood, we have been taught to expect a certain structure for stories to follow. Hospice and homelessness can both be taboo subjects that can make people uncomfortable. Create stronger relationships, build bonds, and increase loyalty.

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7 Ways to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Saleforce Nonprofit

You’ve probably heard the phrase “I have a dream” at least some point in your childhood. This historic piece of literature galvanized the nation and gave passionate voice to the emerging civil rights movement. African Americans make up 40 percent of the homeless population despite only representing 13 percent of the general population.

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7 Ways to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Saleforce Nonprofit

Listen to Dr. King’s most famous speech You’ve probably heard the phrase “I have a dream” at least at some point in your childhood. This historic piece of literature galvanized the nation and gave a passionate voice to the emerging civil rights movement. King’s legacy, and ways to give back while carrying his legacy forward.

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Writing for Change Conference: An Interview with Elizabeth Pomada

Have Fun - Do Good

EP: Well, Mayor Newsom has already given Michael the green hat, from San Francisco Green, because he works with the project Homeless Connect people. We're tired of hearing people overcoming their horrible childhood, because it's too much. It would be nice to have someone have a wonderful, happy childhood. We're hardened now.

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Sheroes You Should Know: Inspiring Stories for #WomensHistoryMonth

EveryAction

Despite her family's affluence, Lorraine Hansberry's childhood in Chicago during the 1930s was not without hardship, discrimination, and segregation. Anika Rahman is a Bangladeshi-American lawyer and prominent voice in the ecofeminism movement. Fund their work! Sheroes in the Arts. Lorraine Hansberry. Shero Thought Leaders. Roxane Gay.

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