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Digital Analytics Basics: Free Online Academy from Google

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

They are also working on software that uses this approach in the classroom and takes the passivity and lectures out of classroom instruction. In the 60 minutes piece, it is referred to the flipped classroom or peer instruction a mindset that directs attention away from teachers and puts it squarely on the students and their learning.

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7 Can’t-Miss Nonprofit Conferences for 2017

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The problem is that we can only get so far by teaching ourselves through YouTube videos and endlessly searching Google. Lectures are left for the classroom. Storytelling. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. Storytelling tracks include: The fundamentals of nonprofit storytelling. Direct mail storytelling.

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How to Host a Read-a-thon Fundraiser

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However, with a read-a-thon fundraiser, you can give your supporters the opportunity to slow down and crack open a book while also teaching young students the value of reading and escaping into exciting stories. And that’s not to mention the hassle that sometimes comes with trying to get young children excited about reading.

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Solutionary Women: Viet-Ly Nguyen

Have Fun - Do Good

There are a couple different parts to Streetside Stories and the one I work with is the Storytelling Exchange. Our writing workshops focus on autobiographical writing and storytelling, and we actually do a lot of storytelling performance and theater with the students. That really baffled me.

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From Community Arts To Community of Online Learners: Janet Salmons, Ph.D

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

These programs involved cultural, educational and training efforts that used interactive theater and storytelling. I figured out that I could offer teaching, training, consulting activities online. I figured out that I could offer teaching, training, consulting activities online. What is your favorite course to teach?

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

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Here is an example of how a faith-based organization leveraged storytelling in a fundraising appeal.]. The Giving Initiative for Teens (GIFT) is a program started by the Stroum Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle and is dedicated to teaching Jewish teens about grant-making, nonprofit management, fundraising, and Jewish values.

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52 Nonprofit Event Ideas That People Will Love

Neon CRM

Storytelling Night There are two ways to put on a storytelling night. You can either host constituents who share stories related to your cause and your nonprofit’s work, or you can provide a stage for local storytellers to share narratives, myths, or personal tales. These events can be a great fit for kids and families.

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