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Robin Seaman, Agent of Inclusion

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The sister, the aunt, the friend, the mentor. You probably know that Robin was a pioneer in the ebook industry, but you probably don't know how she applied those experiences and her extensive network to the cause of advancing global literacy. That's the Robin we all collectively know personally. And much, much more.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of “awesome in the universe,” mostly through providing $1,000 micro-grants. Wish You Well Foundation.

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How to Engage Employees in National (Virtual) Volunteer Month

Saleforce Nonprofit

As we continue to grow organically and through acquisitions, our philanthropy team supports employees with the opportunity to convene, advocate, and organize like-minded employees into pursuing interests, causes, or endeavors that range from giving back through fundraising and volunteering, to career development and mentoring. .

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#GivingTuesday Champions

Tech Soup

You can learn more about the m and how they use technology to further their missions on TechSoup Global’s Local Impact Map (LIM). Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Canada is working towards providing every child in Canada who is in need of a mentor with an adult role model and friend. million books per year.

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Harnessing Higher Education Advancement Technology to the Fullest

sgEngage

Universities across the globe face challenges with successful digital transformation and what it means for their fundraising and alumni data, legacy systems, data literacy, and access to skills. It cannot and should not be all about fundraising.

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Sheroes You Should Know: Inspiring Stories for #WomensHistoryMonth

EveryAction

Organizations like Room to Read , the Poetry Foundation , and Books in Homes USA work to promote literacy and the significance of literary works in our society - support their work today, bookworms! Do you love ladies in literature? Sheroes in the Sciences. Gertrude B. You can thank marine biologist and writer Rachel Carson for that.

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Spark Engagement, Inspire Loyalty, Upskill to Association 4.0 Board Leadership   

.orgSource

The global perspective that comes from growing up in an interconnected world. Assigning mentors to new members is one way to get that ball rolling. Mentors are a powerful tool because they can model the behavior you are seeking to promote. Creating a culture that embraces these and other Association 4.0 qualities takes time.