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Public speaking for change

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We invest in public speaking coaching (thanks, Melinda Henning!) to become better speakers, both for old hands like me and Benetechers getting ready for their first public speech. Many of us spend a big chunk of our time on the road rather than in the office, and it's good to share some of the reasons our office chairs are often empty!

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Former United Way Exec Sues For $12 Million

The NonProfit Times

The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in the Virginia Circuit Court for the City of Alexandria where United Way is headquartered. After I went public with this, 20 other women came forward to the board (of United Way) and shared that during their time there, they had also either experienced or witnessed the same behavior,” Bowman said.

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How The Nature Conservancy’s Work in the Cumberland Forest Supports Jobs & Climate Mitigation

Saleforce Nonprofit

One great example of the intricate connections of habitats, wildlife, and people is our Cumberland Forest Project , located where Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia meet in the Central Appalachian region of the eastern U.S. And through that work, we know that nature provides for us as much as it depends on us. © Cameron Davidson; May 2019.

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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 library contains thousands of published records, books, manuscripts, periodicals, and microfilms about the Northern Neck region of Virginia. Keeping History Protected.

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How Millennials are Transforming Politics and the Public Sector

Achieve

Since then, politics are transforming Millennials and their view on government and the public sector. Had the Millennial vote been split 50-50 in four states – Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virginia – Romney would have been elected president, according to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement.

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How to Run Facebook Fundraising Ads: 5 Simple Steps

Nonprofit Tech for Good

His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs. Guest Blogger Bio: Brent Merritt runs Metric Communications as an independent consulting practice focused on digital strategy for advocacy, public affairs, and nonprofits. from the University of Virginia. and has appeared in Axios Media Trends. He holds an M.A.

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50 State VOAD Community

VisionLink

Pleased to report that Ray, Rene, Joanne, and I are attending the annual conference of the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) here in Norfolk, Virginia. This is the 20th annual conference, and befitting the theme, Mountains to Sea , VisionLink is proud to release its 50 State VOAD Community project.

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