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Receiving the 2013 Migel Medal

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Earlier today, I attended the American Foundation for the Blind’s (AFB) National Leadership Conference in Chicago where I received the 2013 Migel Medal. The Migel Medal, often called the highest honor in the blindness field, is awarded annually to one or two individuals whose careers exemplify exceptional accomplishments in the field.

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The Top 54 Auctioneers for Nonprofit Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

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.” You were born to do this!”

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Research Friday: How Important is Gift Acknowledgement to Donors?

ASU Lodestar Center

to my alma mater in honor of my graduation year, and have received a thank you email, letter, alumni car decal, and a second thank you letter personally written from a current student at the university. Chicago: Cygnus Applied Research. ^ [2] Rizenbein, D.N. Chicago: Cygnus Applied Research. ^ [4] Harrison, W.B.,

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How to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month: Listen, Reflect & Connect

Saleforce Nonprofit

We don’t talk about [cultural differences in communication],” said Grace Wang, executive vice president for research innovation and knowledge at Ohio State University. “We Kaitlin was born and raised in Chicago with parents who immigrated from Hong Kong. Through empathy and identifying shared values, we can bridge racial divides.

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Guest Post: Nell Taylor on the Chicago Underground Library

Museum 2.0

Last month, I got a chance to talk with Nell Taylor, founder of the Chicago Underground Library. That means we collect university press, handmade artist books, zines made by sixth graders, poetry chapbooks from big names published in tiny local presses, and self-published poetry chapbooks sold for a dollar on the street.

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Youth community service: Belonging, reciprocity, and agency 

Candid

To illustrate, Cilente Skendall shared that one activity not considered “service” by most respondents was “alternative breaks”—short trips designed to provide students with “service immersion experiences.” The students also emphasized that service increased their sense of agency.

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Blackbaud School Websites Honored with WebAwards for the 7th Year in a Row

sgEngage

They selected three Blackbaud websites for honors: 2024 Outstanding Websites Vermont Academy is a private, co-educational, college preparatory boarding and day school in Saxtons River, Vermont, serving students from ninth through twelfth grade, as well as postgraduates. 2024 Education Standard of Excellence St.