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Trainer’s Notebook: Making Accommodations In Workshops

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last week I facilitated a workshop in Detroit hosed by Co-Act , a nonprofit collaboration space in Detroit. Their space is designed for local nonprofits to connect, share ideas and develop solutions together. In my workshop in Detroit, I had several people with physical disabilities. Respectful language is important.

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The Public Argument About Arts Support as Seen through the Lens of the Detroit Institute of Arts

Museum 2.0

Earlier this month, the Detroit Institute of Arts was "saved" by a voter-approved property tax (called a "millage") in its three surrounding counties. As one Detroit Free Press commenter wrote: "You are not getting it. Several Detroit comments were in this vein. This perspective was rampant in Michigan.

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More than $100,000 in free technology up for grabs for local nonprofits | Crain's Detroit Business

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More than $100,000 in free technology up for grabs for local nonprofits | Crain's Detroit Business

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How Game On Cancer Cracked the Code on Engaging Physicians and Cancer Survivors

Connection Cafe

Without the backing of a national organization’s flashy brand, sexy advertising campaign , or robust budget – engaging grateful patients at a local level can sometimes feel impossible. The physicians were nominated by leadership at the Henry Ford Cancer Institute and the Detroit Lions. Second Quarter . That’s okay!

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

Kindful

Grants up to $5,000 will be provided to schools and organizations looking for the funding needed to connect kids in their community to local public lands and waters through a positive and impactful outdoor experience. Areas served: Detroit/Michigan. Areas served: US. Allstate Foundation. Check out their current funding opportunities.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

They currently partner with 48 local organizations in 17 countries that work to secure equal educational access and high-quality education for all children. Areas served: Detroit/Michigan. Global Fund For Children. They provide education tailored to girls’ needs. Oregon Community Foundation.

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Great reads from around the web on August 23rd

Amy Sample Ward

"The Return on Investment (ROI) Calculator determines the value of library services in Topeka and Shawnee County based on per capita spending of local and state funding. " Library Value Calculator | Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library – I love this! Here's an opportunity to see your tax dollars at work."

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