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The R in M+R

M+R

Donald was a deeply committed colleague, a lifelong and tireless advocate, the brains behind many movements that exist today, and an inspiration and friend to many of us in the social change universe. And, yes, also the reason M+R exists. . But here’s the thing: founding and running M+R is just one of his many accomplishments.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

The educational goals for the funders in this list include increasing postsecondary and higher learning opportunities, advancing innovation inside the classroom, engaging more students in the arts, and enhancing early childhood development, just to name a few. Areas served: Worldwide. Carnegie Corporation of New York. The Kresge Foundation.

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Caltech and Sustainability

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

When I can find the time, I jump at the opportunity to visit universities. The universities I visit tend to be full of students and faculty committed to doing important and innovative work. Caltech faculty and students are especially focused on sustainability. My recent visit to Caltech was no exception.

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5 Top Strategies for Better Member Communications

Get Fully Funded

In fact, people are much more likely to remember a story (63%) than a statistic (5%) according to research from Stanford University. Relatable to the general audience — If your supporters are mostly working-class people, having your main character be a college student might not be the right course. He resides in the DC-Metro area.

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5 Top Strategies for Better Member Communications

Get Fully Funded

In fact, people are much more likely to remember a story (63%) than a statistic (5%) according to research from Stanford University. Relatable to the general audience — If your supporters are mostly working-class people, having your main character be a college student might not be the right course. He resides in the DC-Metro area.

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Why I Love the Caltech Y

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

One of the board members from the Y, Gunilla Hastrup, heard me waxing eloquent about why I loved the Y as a student and why I still do. It doesn't have a pool or a gym, but it does provide Caltech students, staff and faculty with a vibrant link to the outside world. And, I agreed to write up why I am so enthusiastic.

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Bookshare.org milestones

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Although we are well known in the national and international disability field, it's been about ten years since I spent much time in DC (last time was the original Section 508 federal advisory committee in the 90s). We spent time talking with OSEP and our new partners from the University of Guam.

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