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A Brief History of Nonprofit Organizations (And What We Can Learn)

NonProfit Hub

Though the idea of helping and giving back to others has existed since Biblical times, nonprofit organizations in the United States have a much shorter history. Let’s take a look at what we can learn from the history of nonprofit organizations. The government also became much more involved in social and cultural welfare programs.

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The Power of Giving: Supporting AAPI Nonprofits That Align with Your Values

Neon CRM

For hundreds of years, AAPI contributions to art, science, medicine, culture, architecture, and other areas have shaped the United States, and they continue to do so today. You can connect with a local chapter— take a look at their chapter directory to find the one nearest you.

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How Leaders Can Meaningfully Promote Inclusion And Diversity

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In her book, Tulshyan includes an entire chapter on the topic of how to develop empathy as an inclusive leader – including definitions and explanations of: Affective empathy (how easily can you feel another person’s emotions). Another critical chapter int the book is the one devoted to a leader’s role in creating inclusive hiring practices.

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The Top 54 Auctioneers for Nonprofit Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

As an educated, well cultured and traveled individual with an amazing life story, her empathy and passion allows her to tell amazing stories and inspire hearts to give. Layne is also a keynote speaker; engaging audiences about the importance of breaking down barriers and the power of finding your voice.

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Can you use social media to spread thought leadership? Yes you can!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last week I facilitated a workshop in Michigan for the chapter leaders of EPIP which stands for Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy and again this week for the Bay Area Chapter. Share history ( Detroit Foundation ). I also came across a list of 90 Foundations That Tweet and took at look at their Tweet streams.

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Martha Beck Interview: Finding Your Way in a Wild New World

Have Fun - Do Good

When I signed up for her mailing list in the fall of 2010, I received a PDF of the first chapter of her book-in-progress with the working title, The Team: How to Live an Abundant Life by Healing Yourself and the World. My favorite metaphor for this time in human history is a stormy sea, or possibly a very fat white-water rapid.

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Museum 2.0 Rerun: Answers to the Ten Questions I Am Most Commonly Asked

Museum 2.0

Originally posted in April of 2011, just before I hung up my consulting hat for my current job at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. In 2008 and 2009, there were many conference sessions and and documents presenting participatory case studies, most notably Wendy Pollock and Kathy McLean''s book Visitor Voices in Museum Exhibitions.

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