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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

.orgSource

Financial literacy workshops. Don’t Forget Policies and Procedures There’s more to oversight than reading the financial statements. Be sure to review important policies and procedures. Bring that connection to life. Don’t limit the possibilities to understanding monthly statements. Presentations from experts.

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Building a Digitally Literate Community

Tech Soup

A few months ago, I attended Microsoft Citizenship's YouthSpark Connection event and heard first-hand from recent high school graduates about how dire the need for digital literacy is. Defining Digital Literacy. But first, what exactly is digital literacy? " The Role of Libraries. The Role of Schools.

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Don’t Be Fooled by Abstract Jargon: Internet Governance and ICT Policy

Tech Soup

Most civil society organizations (CSOs) and citizens don’t use high-level jargon such as Internet governance and ICT policy. International Economic and Policy Stakeholders Recognize the Internet’s Increasing Role. This was originally posted on the GuideStar International Blog.

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You Gotta Believe: the Finest #UNselfie Posts of #GivingTuesday 2016

EveryAction

Why Emily, and IWPR intern, thinks women's policy is important #GivingTuesday #unselfie https://t.co/REgw603N63 I support @LitPartners because Living an empowered life is the only way! Make a gift on #GivingTuesday and share your #UNselfie : https://t.co/kX6sjkBQPd kX6sjkBQPd pic.twitter.com/JNM2QU3g9Z — Treehouse (@TreehouseTweets).

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How Malala Fund’s Innovative Grantmaking is Revolutionizing Education for Girls

Saleforce Nonprofit

Over the course of a three-year grant , Champions implement ambitious, goal-oriented projects and participate in advocacy campaigns aimed at changing local and national policies that hinder equal access to education. The broadcasts air weekly and deliver multilingual lessons on literacy, numeracy, and STEM.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

Literacy, particularly from birth through 3rd grade, is their primary focus because reading skills form the foundation for all childhood learning. The education program’s developmental target is the first eight years of life. Areas served: Worldwide ( only communities where IP has operations/employees). Kars4Kids Foundation.

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Going to Davos to Redesign the Planet

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

What about a life-saving drug that poor countries can't afford? What about literacy and education? Wealthy country governments (and their corporate constituents) being more open to limitations and exceptions treaties and policies at the World Intellectual Property Organization. *

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