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Reflections of a Nonprofit Heart

ASU Lodestar Center

When I was a young teen, for example, my twin sister and a girlfriend would pass around a football during lunch hour. Now, as a middle-aged woman working in the nonprofit sector, I clearly see millions of people working peacefully and tirelessly at local, national, and international levels to make the world a better place for everyone.

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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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Ten Things Nonprofits May Not Know About MySpace [But I Wish They Did]

Nonprofit Tech for Good

If it were not for MySpace, my professional life no doubt would be much less fulfilling. Famous on MySpace and to teens across the world, outside of MySpace they are hardly known. MySpace is reflection of the society in which we live. If your organization is trying to reach teens, absolutely! MySpace is not dangerous.

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What you need to know BEFORE you start a nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

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. Choose a branch that is close to home to make your life easier.

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How Nonprofit Leaders Create An Authentic Personal Brand on Intsagram

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Genuine: It reflects their character, behavior, values, and vision. He shares photos and reflections from business trips. Take for example this shot of fireworks and the accompanying reflection. This shot is from a program for teens that the met sponsors, #metteens. Here’s what I discovered: Genuine.

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Nonprofit Strategic Planning: Ultimate Guide + 7 Examples

Bloomerang

The strategic planning process involves reflecting on your mission to identify your most important goals and determining the strategies you’ll use to reach them. Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta Strategic Plan 2021-2025 Boys & Girls Club of America is dedicated to providing enriching after-school programs for kids and teens.

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Mobile Tech Connects Kids to Summer Meals

Tech Soup

According to the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) , only one in seven children who are eligible for free or subsidized school lunches receive summer meals. Through these relationships, the members build a support network so they can continue to build confidence and navigate through life. " Looking Ahead to Summer 2015.

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