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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. But now, as the Director of Marketing for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, I have the privilege of telling stories of empowerment and resilience. When did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up?

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The difference one can make

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Today I want to share a story about being on the receiving end of the difference one person makes. We’re lucky enough to have Horse Haven of Tennessee close to us, and since Kristen and I have both volunteered with them before, it was a logical place to start. Our only question – was he broke to ride? You know that.

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The difference one can make

Get Fully Funded

Today I want to share a story about being on the receiving end of the difference one person makes. We’re lucky enough to have Horse Haven of Tennessee close to us, and since Kristen and I have both volunteered with them before, it was a logical place to start. Our only question – was he broke to ride? You know that.

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Legacy of Hope Austin: Dreams for Kids with Special Needs

Tech Soup

Julie Lyles Carr was asked a life-changing question five years ago: "What is the one thing you would like to do to impact your community?" In fact, 2dance2dream opened a satellite branch in Murfreesboro, Tennessee in February 2015 and has been approached by professional dance schools in Dallas, Phoenix, and Los Angeles.

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8 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Blogs

Have Fun - Do Good

Share breaking news within your field Chances are someone on your staff is already bookmarking and forwarding news stories about your issue each day. Take it a step further and share their news story links on your blog. Posting photos and stories "on the ground" can be an exciting way to engage your supporters in your work.

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Radical Collaboration is Our Best Chance to Fight Climate Change

Saleforce Nonprofit

We’ve seen the heartbreaking news stories over the last few years about how the American West has been ravaged by drought-fueled wildfires. With the future of our planet at stake, there’s no greater urgency for innovative partnerships and creative solutions than around the topic for the final episode of season one: climate action.

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"It Is What It Is," and the Challenges of Dialogue-Focused Exhibits

Museum 2.0

The idea was that visitors would come up and hang out on the front porch, listening to the elders' stories of the past. They had stories to tell and were happy to talk, but the social barriers to participation were too great to make it happen. Considering these questions, I come to three uncertain conclusions.

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