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Overcoming the Government-Nonprofit Dependency

ASU Lodestar Center

Federal, state and local governments increasingly depend on Social Service nonprofit organizations and, because of that dependency, have been willing to help fund them. government funding accounts for approximately one-third of the annual revenue received by nonprofit organizations, primarily through grants and contracts.

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How To Navigate The Ever-Changing Public Relations Landscape

Eric Jacobsen Blog

These expert practitioners share their real-life world stories, advice and the actions they took to be successful. Read this book if you a PR professional needing to understand the modern PR world. Understand what is in this book if you are a leader and want to effectively work with the PR professional on your team.

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February Cause Awareness: Black History Month

Qgiv

In September of 1915, he founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) before establishing the second week of February as Negro History Week in 1925. Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History designates a theme for Black History Month. Donate to support their mission here.

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How To Overcome Four Common Challenges To Become A Better Communicator

Eric Jacobsen Blog

It's also worth noting that we may find a challenge we believe we've conquered can emerge again as life tests us in new ways as communicators. She facilitates strategic planning and executive coaching for clients in diverse industries, in governments, at non-profits, and in academia.

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The Everyday Guide To Being Brave At Work

Eric Jacobsen Blog

You’ll learn the tangible and concrete steps to take, using a courage ladder (a personal roadmap of sorts), for how to have difficult conversations, engage in challenging situations, and embrace opportunities for courageous action in your workplace and in your own life. Choose battles. Manage messaging. Avoid hot button words and phrases.

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Benetech: President's Update

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

CityOptions is an environmental initiative to help local governments—particularly small and mid-sized ones—plan and execute effective sustainability initiatives. Our goal is to revolutionize the effectiveness of local governments in responding to climate change and other environmental impacts. Read2Go Bookshare goes mobile!

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Motivating Donors to Make a Will to Leave a Bequest

Bloomerang

If they have no heirs, it will go to the government. People can name you as beneficiary of all or a portion of a retirement account, savings or checking account or a life insurance policy. The others die “intestate,” meaning the state determines how their legacy will be distributed. That’s right!

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