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Pathfinders for Autism Launches Bus Tour And Major Fundraising Campaign for Statewide Expansion

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PHOENIX, Md., He and his wife Polly Winde Surhoff are co-founders of Pathfinders for Autism, along with other parents of children with autism. One out of every 52 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and 1 out of 6 is diagnosed with some type of intellectual/developmental disability.

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5 Hybrid Event Ideas for Youth Organizations

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And one group of people that inspires others to give is children. Many kids love playing games, so an event like this is perfect for family-friendly fun that also raises funds for your youth development organization. Tournament attendees can join in the fun online or at the in-person event. It just takes getting creative!

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Legacy of Hope Austin: Dreams for Kids with Special Needs

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" As a mother of eight, including two children with special needs, Carr knew that "families with children that have special needs often can't afford basic programs such as sports, arts, dance lessons, or other services that many families take for granted. Birth of Dreams: Creative Expression for Kids.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Social Media is all.

ASU Lodestar Center

If anyone ever once doubted the energy and organizing force of technology, rest assured they dont anymore. This week, Ill discuss the second trend, entitled "Technological Advances Abound." Technology now makes it possible and even requires me to be all over the place all the time. We welcome your comments and feedback.

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Creating Positive Change through Music: Interview with Christina Murray

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Guest blogger Soha El-Borno is a freelance writer specializing in non-profit technology and web 2.0/social Her work has appeared in FundraisingRaising Success magazine, CSAE’s Association Agenda , CharityVillage , and the Wild Apricot nonprofit technology blog. social media. She can be reached at soha_elborno@yahoo.ca.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit

ASU Lodestar Center

Disclaimer Monday, May 9, 2011 Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit posted by Brittany Fasnacht , Office Assistant ASU Lodestar Center Todays youth generation has been stereotyped as the "me" generation — as obsessed with technology, social media, and constantly checking Facebook news feeds. May 11, 2011 9:32 AM Rebecca Herrera said.

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Sustaining Innovation Book Discussion Part 1: What Does it Take Innovate Naturally and Frequently?

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By far the most educational stories in the book concern the Phoenix Group, a housing/economic development non-profit that imploded over the course of Light's research. It can be fun and exciting, but it is rarely an easy place to be. Innovative organizations are stressful places to work.