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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

Whole Whale

We love the New York Public Library’s Anti-Proms , which provide an alternative, safe space regardless of sexuality, gender identity, and any other reason for NYC teens. Pick a great public space and create a quick event on Eventbrite.com. Movies for Impact. Host a Prom for a Purpose. LGBT Pride Month (June, US).

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How to Create a Volunteer Handbook Your Volunteers Will Use

Get Fully Funded

Can a child or teen volunteer with their parent’s permission? If the volunteer is working with donors or the public, let them know your organization’s protocol for providing positive interactions. Are there movies they might want to view? What is the minimum age required to volunteer with this organization?

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5 Ways Libraries Support Disaster Relief and Recovery

Tech Soup

The Saskatoon Public Library opened its doors to these evacuees, and staff members stepped up their efforts to help the evacuees communicate with their family and friends. "This is what a public library is all about," said Carol Cooler, the director of libraries and CEO at the Saskatoon Public Library in a press statement.

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Thinking tech for a 14 year old with autism

Judi Sohn

She refused to see a PG-13 movie until she was actually 13. The school doesn't have public wifi, so that will help. Any other suggestions for giving a young teen an iPad? Only recently has she mastered answering and using the telephone at home. She doesn't like to hear bad words. You can do better than that.

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Thinking tech for a 14 year old with autism

Judi Sohn

She refused to see a PG-13 movie until she was actually 13. The school doesn't have public wifi, so that will help. Any other suggestions for giving a young teen an iPad? Only recently has she mastered answering and using the telephone at home. She doesn't like to hear bad words. You can do better than that.

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Games for Change: An Interview with Darren Garrett of Littleloud

NTEN

If we look at the Littleloud website, it's clear that your studio has done a lot of work creating games for more commercial purposes, like movies and television shows. Part of Channel 4's remit is Public Service Broadcasting. One of their key objectives is address issues that affect teens and give them some tools to negotiate them.

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NPTechTag Roundup: Election Debriefs and Wikis in Your Kitchen!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It will be interesting to see if this advice holds true for the voters of the future based on Dannah Boyd's post " What i mean when i say "email is dead" in reference to teens. "Do young people have email accounts? Do they login to them semi-regularly? Its part of the " Have Money Will Vlog."

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