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COVID-related National Service cannot just be gap year for privileged youth

ASU Lodestar Center

America has a long and rich history of national service, often turning to it as a powerful lever in times of crisis, as it did after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the Great Recession of 2008. Thankfully, this pandemic will likely inspire a new wave of national service. posted by Jaime Ernesto Uzeta, CEO, Public Allies.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. The Ford Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or inquiries; however, they do have a year-round open funding opportunity in the arts, specifically for documentary filmmakers. Areas served: New York City.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

Grant writing tip: While the task of writing a proposal often falls on the shoulders of a project manager or grant writer, anyone—even an outside consultant—with the proper skills could write the proposal. Our grants are awarded to schools, local music programs, and national music programs.”. Areas served: US. Areas served: US.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Kindful

So, while there are a few global and national options below, most are targeted to their communities. The Ford Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or inquiries; however, they do have a year-round open funding opportunity in the arts, specifically for documentary filmmakers. Areas served: New York City.

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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

First, no trains, buses, or planes moved to or from New York City. Sandy has added urgency to debates over how best to prepare New York City for a future of rising seas and storm surges that are more frequent and more severe. I wanted to get them to safety. But major obstacles were in my way.

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Build Communities to Enhance Your Fundraising Campaigns

NTEN

Proposed solution: CC developed Red House 2009, which had three event components: Traditional cocktail party for its major donors, Nonevent called Stay@Home, and. The organization wanted a way to engage new and existing donors, develop its brand, create an online presence, and build awareness for its mission. . Adrienne holds a B.S.

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To the Tune of 8 Million

Connection Cafe

WCS is a global conservation organization that manages five living institutions in New York City, including the Bronx Zoo. In April, they took advantage of national press about an Egyptian Cobra that went missing at their reptile house (and was later recovered) by holding a naming contest for her.