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Iceland built 1,756 wheelchair ramps in the past 4 years. Why can’t other countries do that?

Fast Company Tech

Photo: Ramp Up Reykjavk] An age-old accessibility problem Creating accessibility in any urban environment is often met with logistical and bureaucratic challenges. Yet, even with the ADA, there are still massive access inequities in our urban environments. Now, the team plans to expand the initiative to Paris and Lviv, Ukraine.

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Nonprofits get $10 million grant from Google to expand AI

Mashable Tech

Project Evident sees this collaboration as one way to strengthen the voices of nonprofits and the communities they serve in the important ongoing conversation about AI’s role in society," said Sarah Di Troia, managing director of Outcomes AI at Project Evident. "[Our

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When Nonprofit Boards Meddle: The Dangers Of Micromanagement

Bloomerang

One of the most common complaints of executive directors is board micromanagement. The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities. The result?

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Your Nonprofit Team: Attracting, Retaining Talent

The NonProfit Times

With competition for skilled professionals rising and work environments shifting, finding and keeping great talent takes more than just passion. Encourage team-building activities that foster understanding and collaboration. Remote work is here to stay, so make sure your tech setup supports seamless collaboration.

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Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

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Sue’s deep experience with boards and leadership makes her the perfect resource for a conversation about coaching new and more seasoned directors. She served as executive director for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) for 13 years and has almost 30 years of experience in the association industry.

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3 ways to keep your clothes from shedding plastic on Earth Day and every day

Fast Company Tech

A typical closet is loaded with plastic , woven into polyester activewear, acrylic sweaters, nylon swimsuits and stretchy socks and it’s shedding into the environment nonstop. Even natural fabrics shed fibers and have chemicals that can leach into the environment. They wind up in local waterways that connect to the ocean.

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When Culture is a Skill Set Leaders Reap Rewards—PCI Lives Their Values

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Culture revolves around personalities and a positive environment depends on understanding the needs of individual players and their interaction as a team. Beth is the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at PCI and Randy is Director, Architectural Precast Services. Making that evaluation requires collaboration.

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