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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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What Have We Learned About Creating Engaging Meetings from Virtual Conferences?

The MatrixFiles

It’s a great question. I’ve been to countless conferences at the Gaylord Resort in Maryland and every time, I get lost. One client is now known for a great Jeopardy game where the questions are all about their accreditation program! Here are lessons that I hope will endure: Higher Quality Sessions.

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Blue Fox CEO Chantal Sheehan Set to Speak at NTEN's 2020 Nonprofit Technology Conference

Blue Fox

The conference will take place March 24-26 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland. You’re often met with blank stares, irrelevant questions or surprise concerns. There has to be a better way. A better way to guide financial conversations. A better way to present the data.

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Guest Post: Things to consider before engaging in corporate employee volunteerism

Twenty Hats

Ask them this question: “How might you help us pay for the additional staff time and raw materials to create this project for your employees?”. It’s a subtle question, and by asking “how”, you put them in the position to problem-solve for the lack of resources. Every question you get about “why” provides an opportunity educate.

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What Kate Spade and a Dog Named Sarah Can Teach Us about Giving Tuesday Emails

Connection Cafe

My favorite email came from the Maryland SPCA. I received an email in the morning from the Maryland SPCA, and I must admit that I didn’t open it. I received another email from the Maryland SPCA at 5:21pm – this one I opened. Some #GivingTuesday emails captured my attention more than others. Why did I decide to open it?

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How To Achieve Personal Resilience

Eric Jacobsen Blog

He serves as Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Professor of Psychology at Loyola University Maryland. The book's three authors are: George Everly Jr., who has consulted with FEMA, ATF, and the FBI National Academy. Strouse, Ph.D. , McCormack, Ph.D. ,

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Guest Post: Why it’s worth allowing volunteers to lead (even when it’s uncomfortable)

Twenty Hats

Other volunteers echoed her question. She recently completed a five-year appointment to the Maryland Governor’s Commission on Service & Volunteerism. I was happy to say yes, our department manages a volunteer connection website, which led the volunteer to ask why don’t I know about it? Double ouch.