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July Cause Awareness: Disability Pride Month

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They provide many of their therapeutic programs and services at their clinic at the University of Memphis, and since their founding, they have helped over 5,000 children with developmental disabilities. Foundation for Autism The Doug Flutie Jr. Donate to support their mission here. Donate to support their mission here. Doug Flutie Jr.

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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. 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. 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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Advice for a Record-Breaking Fundraising Year

Saleforce Nonprofit

Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is an example of reaching new audiences. Salesforce: You recently hit an incredible milestone of $2 billion in donations in the last fiscal year, a record for a single-mission charity. What has the journey looked like to reach this goal? Our annual St. Historically, it is our largest single-day fundraising event.

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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. Bryant Terry is an eco-chef, food justice activist, and author of Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American Cuisine. He was also a co-host of the PBS series, Endless Feast.

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Making Meaningful Connections: Inspiring New Report from Irvine and Helicon

Museum 2.0

Our work to transform the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History into a participatory and community-centered place has been heavily supported by the James Irvine Foundation. I''ve learned a lot from Irvine Foundation staff and partners directly. On the other hand, the Irvine Foundation makes grants specifically in California.

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