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July Cause Awareness: Disability Pride Month

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Disability Pride Month is a great awareness month dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and the importance of people with disabilities in our communities, promoting the visibility of people with disabilities, and honoring the inherent right to a better quality of life for people with disabilities. Donate to support their mission here.

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#GMN2016 Annual Conference| Observations from Day 1

Connection Cafe

I had the pleasure attending the opening plenary session, delivered by Dr. Jan Young, Executive Director of the Assisi Foundation of Memphis. Last, but not least, our “life-sized info graphic” at the MicroEdge booth is taking shape! I’m learning a lot and sharing a laugh or two.

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Key Leadership Takeaways From The Book, Against The Grain

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Courtney coached the Manassas High School football team in Memphis, TN. In his book, he shares his convictions on the fundamental tenets of: character commitment service leadership civility Each chapter tells the story of one of these tenets through compelling anecdotes of various characters in Courtney's life and career.

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Advice for a Record-Breaking Fundraising Year

Saleforce Nonprofit

Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is an example of reaching new audiences. The sky is no longer the limit when it comes to finding a cure for childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Salesforce: You recently hit an incredible milestone of $2 billion in donations in the last fiscal year, a record for a single-mission charity.

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Coach Bill Courtney Tells Powerful Stories And Shares Insightful Leadership Lessons

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Courtney coached the Manassas High School football team in Memphis, TN. Finally, my two favorites pieces of advice from coach Courtney are these: Fame is fleeting, accolades are forgotten, money comes and goes--but the proper foundation will remain forever. Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to communicate.

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Bryant Terry: Eco-chef, Food Justice Activist, Author of Vegan Soul Kitchen

Have Fun - Do Good

Kellogg Foundation. I grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and both sets of my grandparents came from rural Mississippi. Well, it's important in my own life to always think about how am I making change personally? He is currently a Fellow in the Food and Society Policy Fellows Program, which is a national project of the W.K.