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A Maryland nonprofit’s quest to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers

Candid

And over the past two years, those of us in the nonprofit sector who are committed to workforce development have seen the divide between job seekers and employers grow even wider. Maryland New Directions has helped motivate men and women in the greater Baltimore area find new career opportunities for nearly 50 years.

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Dip Into Your Heart

DipJar

Pathfinders for Autism (PFA) is a Maryland-based nonprofit that supports and improves the lives of individuals affected by autism. A trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, saw 1,500 people visit. Pathfinders for Autism is currently the only organization in Maryland training first responders on this issue.

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Funders: Considering Collaboration? Start With a Light Touch and See Where It Leads

sgEngage

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

If your nonprofit is seeking funding, it’s critical to identify the foundations whose interests and funding priorities align with your own. They currently partner with 48 local organizations in 17 countries that work to secure equal educational access and high-quality education for all children. Global Fund For Children. Daniels Fund.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

Today’s funder list focuses on nonprofits supporting the environment and conservation efforts. PADI AWARE Foundation is a publicly funded nonprofit whose mission is to drive local action for global ocean conservation. See if any of these funders serve your community and if you qualify for funding. Areas served: Worldwide.

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Free In-Person Events for Nonprofit Techies

Tech Soup

NetSquared gathers together nonprofits and activists, tech leaders and funders, and everyone who's interested in using technology for social change. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , HandsOn Tech , DataKind , and more. Upcoming Events.

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Telling Your Story: NetSquared #Storymakers2017 Workshops for Nonprofits

Tech Soup

Effective storytelling means nonprofits can reach more people, touch more hearts, and create bigger impact. TechSoup's NetSquared meetups will bring local nonprofits free digital storytelling workshops in more than 40 cities between August and October. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story.