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Which startups should jump into the ‘Shark Tank’?

The Next Web

As child refugees from Lebanon, Donna and Rosy Khalife knew how to get creative. Growing up in Canada, then Massachusetts, their dad taught the sisters how to engrave plastic, recycle metal and create art using global stamps and coins.

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The #1 Skill Nonprofit Professionals Should Focus on in 2021

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Imagine you run a performing arts organization dedicated to saving theater programs in your local public school system. Over his 30-year career, Hugg has held positions at the Boy Scouts of America, Lebanon Valley College, the University of Cincinnati, Ursinus College, and the University of the Arts.

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E-Mediat: Networked Capacity Building in the Middle East

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The goal is to train over 150-250 NGOs in Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, Morocco, and other countries and help them put social media skills into practice. In addition to Zoetica, implementation partners include SMEX Beirut , TechSoup Global , and Meedan directly, plus a network of in-country teams and training partners.

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Announcing the judges for the TC Sessions: Robotics Pitch-Off

TechCrunch

Her inventions are included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and she holds over a dozen patents. She is from Beirut, Lebanon, and lives and works in New York.” Bdeir graduated from the MIT Media Lab and the American University of Beirut. ” Kelly Chen, DCVC.

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Training Nonprofit Staff & Volunteers Effectively in 5 Steps

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Over his 30-year career, Hugg has held positions at the Boy Scouts of America, Lebanon Valley College, the University of Cincinnati, Ursinus College, and the University of the Arts.

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Debunking 7 Common Myths For New Nonprofit Professionals

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Over his 30-year career, Hugg has held positions at the Boy Scouts of America, Lebanon Valley College, the University of Cincinnati, Ursinus College, and the University of the Arts.

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#mygivingstory: Resources and Best Practices for @GivingTuesday Nonprofit Storytelling

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Refugee Girls in Lebanon. Has your nonprofit mastered the art of storytelling? What are some examples of powerful storytelling you’ve seen in the social good community? Global Giving: Syrian Refugee Crisis. Alaskan Native Group Tells Stories on X-Box. Puppies on Tinder. Students on Ice. Momsrising. Mark Horvath Invisible People.