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Interview with Carolyn Appleton: How to Launch Your Grant Writing Career

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Do you need a lot of training, or just the basics? In fact, that fundamental training allows me still today to be independent and not to rely on office assistants, and it helps make grant writing a snap. It was then that I began working at a local art museum as a volunteer. Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer?

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The Top 54 Auctioneers for Nonprofit Fundraising Events

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After graduating with a BFA in drama & music from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Ellen spent ten years bringing joy to audiences nightly as one of only ten lead performers in the longest running musical revue in the world—San Francisco’s “Beach Blanket Babylon.”

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Participatory Grantmaking: I’m in! Now what?

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DRF then reviewed nominees and selected advisors, using interviews and criteria for diversity. This might include: On-boarding or training about grantmaking rules and regulations, and philanthropy in general. Support from a mentor, peer, or staff person. Consider how to ensure diversity among participants.

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Interview with My Dad, Tom Aageson, Co-Founder, Global Center for Cultural Entrepreneurship

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." -- Tom Aageson, co-founder, Global Center for Cultural Entrepreneurship A week, or so ago I interviewed my Dad, Tom Aageson, for a special Father's Day show on the Big Vision Podcast. I've posted an edited transcript of the interview below. He is also the co-founder of the International Folk Art Market. This was 7 years ago.

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Living Case Studies: Integrated Social Media Strategy for Sustainable Agriculture

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As part of my work this year as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, I’m designing and delivering peer training sessions for grantees all around the theme of social media, learning, and measurement. Leadership and Social Media: Reverse Mentoring, Empowering Millennials, and CEO Tweets.

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Community Funded Reporting: Interview with David Cohn of Spot.us

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On July 9, 2009 I interviewed David about Spot.us Below is an edited transcript of the interview which you also can listen to online , or subscribe to via iTunes. We're taking the art of freelancing for writers, and making it much more transparent and much more public. Actually, the art analogy isn't that far off.

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Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

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What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.