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How The Nature Conservancy’s Work in the Cumberland Forest Supports Jobs & Climate Mitigation

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By: Andrew Tingley, Director of Communications at The Nature Conservancy. When you think about nature, what comes to mind? At The Nature Conservancy , one of the world’s largest environmental nonprofits, we have examined a huge range of nature’s benefits throughout our 70-year history. © Cameron Davidson; May 2019.

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A Brief History of Nonprofit Organizations (And What We Can Learn)

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Though the idea of helping and giving back to others has existed since Biblical times, nonprofit organizations in the United States have a much shorter history. Let’s take a look at what we can learn from the history of nonprofit organizations. When problems emerge, you have to think of new and creative ways to deal with them.

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Spirituality, Religion and Activism: What's the Connection?

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Another recipient, the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, published a resource manual for social justice activists, The Activist's Ally: Contemplative Tools for Social Change. You can download a copy of the article on the Regeneration Project site. Religious women make change happen, whether seeking peace or inciting war.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

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The Corps Network National Conference is an annual gathering of national, state, and local leaders in the fields of workforce development, community service, and conservation. This event continues and builds on the legacy of the COOL National Conference and the Idealist Campus Conference, spanning an incredible 32+ year history.

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The 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

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Attendees include approximately 200 Directors and senior staff from Service and Conservation Corps across the country; officials from federal agencies; representatives from philanthropic foundations; and friends and supporters of the Corps movement. General / @TheCorpsNetwork. Social Capital Partnerships / Alexandria, VA / By invitation.

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Sheroes You Should Know: Inspiring Stories for #WomensHistoryMonth

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Whether quietly spearheading some of the world's most groundbreaking scientific and medical research or not-so-quietly leading revolutions on the battlefield, our history is ripe with stories of ferocious, adventurous, enlightened, and persistent women. Are you passionate about conservation and environmental causes? Gabriela Mistral.

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50 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. In addition to the list of global top sites, you can also view top sites by country. e-Newsletter.

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