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Donning the Sweatshirt of Service: Reflections from a Second-Year Ally

ASU Lodestar Center

That sweatshirt is a reflection of my experiences in a lot of ways, and I think it's a symbol that unites a lot of us in the nonprofit sector, beyond Public Allies. It demands a perspective that is self-reflective, microscopic, local, and grand. Every service day, there it would be. Rain or shine or paint, it would be there.

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What you need to know BEFORE you start a nonprofit

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Tutor students so they can reach their potential in school? Or is it for people who are not accepted by current shelters, such as mothers with teen boys? Or are you looking to open a shelter for teens who have left or been kicked out of their homes, a need totally different than the family shelters in your community.

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Museum 2.0 Rerun: What Does it Really Mean to Serve "Underserved" Audiences?

Museum 2.0

Most large American museums are reflections of white culture. Guards staring at black teens and grumbling about their clothes. What started with 15 students in 1997 has grown to support 200 students per year. YES students defy expectations. Many YES teens don''t come in with confidence about their own abilities.

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What Does it Really Mean to Serve "Underserved" Audiences?

Museum 2.0

Most large American museums are reflections of white culture. Guards staring at black teens and grumbling about their clothes. What started with 15 students in 1997 has grown to support 200 students per year. YES students defy expectations. Many YES teens don't come in with confidence about their own abilities.

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17 Ways We Made our Exhibition Participatory

Museum 2.0

The exhibition is far from perfect, but it's a big step towards reflecting the "thriving, central gathering place" of our strategic vision. We invited a private art school to fill a very public wall with paintings made by students in response to the question, "How would you depict love?" Some are conceptual (i.e.

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Self-Censorship for Museum Professionals

Museum 2.0

Our desire to "protect kids"--which reflects twenty years of clamping down (at least in the U.S.) Use expert-only vocabulary – stop making entry points for general public, students, families Social science of war. Why do homeless people smell bad?” Safe Zone: Politics Medical testing on animals… leading to death.

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14 Top Nonprofit Websites to Inspire Your Organization

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Interlochen Center for the Arts (ICA) is a nonprofit educational institution dedicated to empowering students of all ages through high-quality arts and cultural programs. Thanks to custom development and integration with Salesforce , the site instantly reflects every gift ICA receives! Nonprofit Website Overview. Donor-focused content.