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Let’s All Pull Together: Reflections from Harambee 2023

Candid

Panelists discussed the critical role of HBCUs in uplifting Black communities and explored new research on the disparately uneven philanthropic support for these institutions. Advocating for Black communities Another theme interwoven throughout the conference was advocacy for Black communities.

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Client Spotlight: National Society of Black Engineers

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The mission of the National Society of Black Engineers is “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.” The organization now boasts over 790 chapters worldwide. View this post on Instagram. They have programs like the R.I.S.E.

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International Human Rights Day 2011

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

T, December 10th, the international community is observing Human Rights Day to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 2011 has been an amazing year for human rights defenders. 2011 has been an amazing year for human rights defenders.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

Art that has personal meaning for your community is also a safe bet. Corporate sponsorship package Your nonprofit may have strong relationships with corporate partners in your community, whether they’re small businesses, large corporations, or anything in between.

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Boston Media Makers Media

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Boston Media Makers is a community of practice consisting of people in the Boston area who are making (new) media. The meetings take place the first Sunday of the month in Jamaica Plain. Flickr is one excellent example of community moderation. Photo by David Tames from his flickr stream. I always learn so much when I attend.

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See you at Boston Media Makers on June 3rd

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

m looking forward to the next meeting at Sweet Finnish in Jamaica Plain on Sunday June 3rd at 10:00 AM. In the News: CBS Partners With Leading Community Sites and Social Application Providers to Add New Layer of Interactivity to the CBS Audience Network. Here's the description that Steve Garfield posted: I???m 10:00 - 10:30 Mingling.

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6 Powerful Types of Video Content Every Nonprofit Needs

Nonprofits Source

Take this video from an adolescent health nonprofit advocating on behalf of kids in Jamaica, for example. It’s one thing to write a thousand words about your nonprofit’s impact on your community. It’s another thing entirely to let some of those community members tell their own story.

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