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August Awareness: National Back to School Month

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From tissue boxes and hand sanitizer to markers and notebook paper, every classroom needs resources to support their students and that’s where you can help. JA teaches students financial literacy, professional skills, and everything else they need to become independent adults in both in-school and after-school programs.

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

Tech Soup

In part 2, we offer a librarian's perspective as the host for this program. As the first librarian to host it, Karin Bricker, library manager for youth and outreach services at Mountain View Public Library, had to overcome some initial skepticism. The concept of] family literacy is also very important in our community.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

We are excited to host our annual national movement gathering in the Motor City. Jointly hosted by the Dallas and Fort Worth chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Philanthropy in Action is one of the 5 largest conferences of its kind in the nation. The Reading, Literacy and Learning Conference. 10/10/2019.

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Make Your Nonprofit Board Meetings Magical

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Ideas include financial literacy training, fundraising discussions, or a presentation about a political or economic issue that affects your organization. In addition to grantmaking, he has hosted a monthly “Lunch Club” for grantee ED’s and a “Breakfast Club” for grantee board members.

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Computer Refurbishment and Accessibility

Tech Soup

It supplies computers to disabled people of all ages through its technology lending library and it also supplies for special-needs classrooms. The software applications WordQ + SpeakQ provide writing assistance and speech recognition help for people with disabilities, new language learners, and those who are learning literacy.

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Building the Tech Capacity of Nonprofits Everywhere with TechSoup's NetSquared Events

Tech Soup

Every month our global network of community organizers hosts Tech4Good events in more than 70 cities. Nairobi, Kenya: NetSquared Kenya Women and Web Literacy Program 2016 – 17. Nairobi, Kenya: Mobile Solar Computer Classroom Project in Kenya. Find your local #Tech4Good group. Upcoming Tech4Good Events. Reform Copyright.

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52 Nonprofit Event Ideas That People Will Love

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While the five events on this list speak are all about physical activity, hosting a themed trivia night makes for a slightly brainier night out. Vendors showcase handmade crafts, jewelry, and artwork, and a percentage of sales goes to the nonprofit hosting the fair, supporting its cultural programs. Use that to your advantage!

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