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LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

EveryAction

Depending on the organization’s size and locality, there may be specific local issues or pieces of legislation that are most important for them to make supporters aware of. For example, a local nonprofit working on educational issues may raise awareness about specific school board policies with the aim of making them more inclusive.

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Keeping the Rich History of Virginia Preserved and Secure

Tech Soup

She was George Washington's mother, born in Lancaster County in Virginia's Northern Neck region. The Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library (MBWML) was established in 1958 and named to honor the mother of America's first president. Images: Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library. Keeping History Protected.

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Cool App Roundup: Library Edition

Tech Soup

highlights how apps can help libraries connect with patrons and provide services in new ways. Many libraries accomplish this by. creating standalone apps or a mobile-friendly website and library. inspire libraries (and nonprofits!) Engaging with Library (and Other) Collections. the university library archives.

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Outstanding Volunteer Scout

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

He pulled together volunteers from his community, involved the local public library in Chantilly, Virginia, and scanned and proofread 24 books. They make Bookshare.org a vibrant and effective library and deliver on our mission of access to information for everyone! The books were beautifully done as well.

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Symantec Gives Back

Tech Soup

Symantec gives a lot back to the nonprofit and library community through their donation program here at TechSoup — See what organizations like yours are saying about their donated Symantec products. As a company, they works to have a positive impact on the local communities around the world where it has offices.

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People Powered Movement Photo Contest

Have Fun - Do Good

Because of where we live, I can walk to the grocery store, drug store, post office, gym, library, doctor's office, and the BART, which will take me into San Francisco, where I can walk some more. The Alliance for Biking and Walking creates, strengthens, and unites state and local bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations.

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Kids and Philanthropy: Teaching Your Children To Be Charitable

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Here's some inspiring stories, tips and resources: Some Inspirational Stories Last week I wrote the Columbus Foundation's recently launhced Match Day 2.0 , a giving stimulus plan created to matching gifts to PowerPhilanthropy organizations and raise $1 million in 48 hours to support local needs in their community.