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COVID-related National Service cannot just be gap year for privileged youth

ASU Lodestar Center

America has a long and rich history of national service, often turning to it as a powerful lever in times of crisis, as it did after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the Great Recession of 2008. Thankfully, this pandemic will likely inspire a new wave of national service. Now should be no different.

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Which New Audiences? A Great Washington Post Article and its Implications about Age, Income, and Race

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The whole second half of the article was dedicated to our work: Smaller museums can be especially scrappy in finding ways to connect with the community. We changed our museum by reorienting on our community and really saying we exist to be of, by and for you, and to help build a stronger community.” The impact was dramatic.

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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

I started in the Cornell University Center for Theatre Arts , where I founded and directed two programs: Cornell Theatre Outreach and the Community-Based Arts Project. These programs involved cultural, educational and training efforts that used interactive theater and storytelling. Congratulations on completing your PH.D!

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Women of Color Resource Center: An Interview with Anisha Desai

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Founded in 1990, the Women of Color Resource Center promotes the political, economic, social and cultural well-being of women and girls of color. It is a time where a lot of organizations are going through an intergenerational transfer of leadership, and a lot has been written about what does that mean? AD: There is, yes.

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Elevating Advocacy Voices for Children Through Social Media

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Utah is dead last in the nation for education funding per pupil. We also have the highest rates of uninsured children in the nation, with one in six Utah kids lacking coverage. possible solutions to the problem of intergenerational poverty. Sadly, this is not the case. of the past. effective use of social media. organization.

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[VIDEO] Young Professionals and Junior Boards: Beyond the Kid’s Table to Meaningful Engagement

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And I started a young professionals board, the National Women’s Political Caucus of Metro St. Another benefit is improved visibility in the community. Thank you so much, Sarah. My name is Corinne. I am the development manager at Pedal the Cause, and I am also a millennial myself. And so this may seem a little backward.