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Today is National Telephone Day!

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billion mobile phones. The 211 network in the United States responds to more than 21 million requests for help every year. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices. Around the world, there are about 9.8

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How to Create Real Relationships at a Networking Event

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Typically, when you attend business networking events, you are there to promote yourself, a brand, or a business and connect with other industry professionals looking to do the same. . How can you be sure that you are building lasting relationships at a networking event? Common Goals of Attending a Networking Event.

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The Countdown is On: Celebrating National 211 Day!

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Join us as we celebrate the individuals behind the life-enhancing services of 211 call and contact centers nationwide! Our friends at United Way Worldwide shared the following about 211: "The 211 network in the United States responds to more than 20 million requests for help every year. 211 can be accessed by phone or computer at 211.org.

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5 Ways to Up Your Networking Game (For when we can do that again!)

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Whether you have always been a wall-flower or a networking pro, now is as good a time as any to up your skills. Strategic Business Networking mentions that increasing your visibility and making relationships that can lead to partnerships and positive references down the line are two top reasons.

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How to Create Real Relationships at a Networking Event

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Typically, when you attend business networking events, you are there to promote yourself, a brand, or a business and connect with other industry professionals looking to do the same. . How can you be sure that you are building lasting relationships at a networking event? Common Goals of Attending a Networking Event.

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Nonprofit Volunteer Management: Three Tips to Increase and Maintain Engagement

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Simply ask current volunteers to invite others with similar interests in their network or community. Building upon an existing peer network can be one of the best ways to increase the number of volunteers and volunteers who plan to engage long-term with your organization. For example, do they prefer emails or phone calls?

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How Cell Phones and Tablets Enable Telework

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To be able to telework, people usually need five things: a computer or tablet, broadband Internet, access to work email, access to work documents, and a phone. The processing power of our mobile phones roughly doubles every 18 months as does storage capacity, as do Internet speeds with the advent of faster 4G and 4G LTE mobile networks.

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