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Grant Writing and the Perfect Storytelling

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Consider this story, which has changed state laws throughout the U.S.: Before MADD, there were little to no legal consequences for driving while intoxicated; her organization transformed American attitudes about drunk driving and successfully fought for stricter laws across the country. Start Your Grant Proposal with a Story.

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Humans@Work: How to Successfully Tackle HR Challenges

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As a result, and in agreement with the National Labor Relations Board, Google soon thereafter posted a list of employees’ rights in all of its offices, underscoring workers rights to organize, talk to the press without permission, and discuss wage and labor issues. The law safeguards people from harassment based on race, age, and gender.

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Women Rise Up Against War: Rae Abileah of CODEPINK

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CODEPINK rejects the Bush administration's fear-based politics that justify violence, and instead calls for policies based on compassion, kindness and a commitment to international law. I graduated college in New York City the summer of 2004 and went to the Republican National Convention (RNC) protest at the end of that August.

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