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How Mentorship Can Break Down Racial Divides

Saleforce Nonprofit

Maybe it was because I liked to talk — a lot — and ask questions. I received a full academic scholarship to Jackson State in Mississippi, a historically black university with an accredited journalism department. When did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up? That was long before Oprah.

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TechSoup Global Goes to Congress (Again)

Tech Soup

The event was organized by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and hosted by Congressional members: Randy Hultgren (Illinois), Chaka Fattah (Pennsylvania), Ben Ray Lujan (New Mexico), and Alan Nunnelee (Mississippi). in which 400 computer refurbishers exchange information, talk shop, ask technical questions, and debate issues.

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The Cost of Starting a Nonprofit in Every State

NonProfit Hub

Questions arise like “What do I need” and “Why do I need it?” ” One of the biggest question marks comes up when it’s time to calculate the cost of your nonprofit. Mississippi. Mississippi charitable registration or exemption: $50. Incorporation: $70 by mail or $90 online/expedited in-person.

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To Everyone That Plays a Part, Happy Mother’s Day.

Connection Cafe

Their blood pumps through us as surely as the Mississippi River flows, but our mother’s impact in our lives often has little to do with genetics. I’ve always been sure of my mother’s love for me, but rarely have I questioned why. It’s your mother’s. Like Anna, I’m not a mother.

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3 Ways to Engage Community to Drive Climate Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

To build trust, consider questions like these when seeking community validation: Are you inviting an inclusive, diverse group of people to take part in consultations and planning? If you’re hosting community meetings online, do potential participants have internet access?

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10 Tips for Using Zoom for Successful Donor Visits

Connection Cafe

By contrast, I live and work from my home office in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Your first question on your call should 100% be: “How are you and your family? I have been a remote Vice President for Advancement for almost five years. I raise funds for Starr King School for the Ministry, located in Berkeley, California.

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