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MathAndCoding Turns the Library into a Coding Classroom (Part 2)

Tech Soup

In part 1 of this series, we introduced MathAndCoding , a nonprofit that offers teen-led programming classes for children in public libraries in the Silicon Valley area. Bricker says that there is also another benefit, perhaps an unplanned one, to having teen volunteers. From Proposal to Success. From Proposal to Success.

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Hey Nonprofits: Here Comes Gen Z Donors

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

These potential donors are teens (and pre-teens) with a passion for social change and who grew up not knowing what it was like to not to have a cell phone or be connected to Facebook. Here’s some examples of 10 big time philanthropists who are kids, including a 13 year old who raised $600,000 for charity. The Giving 2.0

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The Art of Relevance Sneak Peek: Part Ex-Con, Part Farmer, Part Queen

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For the last time this summer, I'm sharing a chapter from my new book The Art of Relevance to celebrate its release. FoodWhat's staff and teens have taught me a lot about what it really means to be relevant to people who are often overlooked or ignored. FoodWhat empowers teens to change their lives through farming and food justice.

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How Faith-based Nonprofits Can Use Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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So, you’ve decided to host a peer-to-peer campaign for your faith-based organization—now it’s time to start planning. This determines how many people you’ll need to get your event up and running on time. This could be the first time users are learning about your organization! Planning Your Faith-based Peer-to-Peer Event.

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9 Amazing Organizations Share Their Tech Success

Tech Soup

Full-time volunteer and board member Mercedes Pellet told us, "We could not have afforded the Desktop Office Suite for 50 employees — Office 365 is a real blessing. The program offers year-round dance lessons and an annual event in which 80 children are joined by volunteers from professional dance schools.

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6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve taken a little break from blogging to enjoy some much needed family time. I’m lucky because my colleague, Joe Waters, offered me a guest post for your to read while I’m away from blogging. Things have just changed a lot in a short amount of time.”. However, the true genius of GoFundMe may have been its timing.

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The Birth of a Field: Digital Media and Learning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

local time). The environment for learning is no longer in the classroom and its online, and outside of school. MacArthur wants to know: How is digital media changing the way that children learn and develop and what are the implications? "We are in a moment of time where 57% of teens produce and share media.

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