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Want to stay healthier and fulfilled later in life? Try volunteering

Fast Company Tech

170 billion each year, according to AmeriCorps, the federal agency focused on national and community service. An American pastime Our findings are backed by science, but they also have roots in American history. You can take care of local parks, conservation areas, community gardens, and more. Love gardening?

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50 Nonprofits Every U.S. Politican Should Follow on Twitter

Nonprofit Tech for Good

They are active in our communities, in our schools, and have valuable knowledge and experience that our nation’s elected officials could learn from and be inspired by, and yet very few U.S. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People :: @ NAACP. National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy :: @ TheNC.

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Connecting with Black History Through Community and Nature

Saleforce Nonprofit

That blog grew into Outdoor Afro , a nationwide leadership network helping Black people engage with the outdoors, learn about the Black history of public spaces, and support conservation efforts. Rue Mapp (RM): I didn’t start with the intention of growing a national network. RM: It’s a huge part of what we do.

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Should Your Nonprofit Be Active on the New Myspace?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For those who don’t know the history, the @ NonprofitOrgs brand launched on Myspace in February 2005. With all the new tools out there to experiment with, why would individuals and brands want to start over on site with a bad brand name and tainted history? The design was good – very good, in fact.

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The most innovative companies in economic development for 2025

Fast Company Tech

Some are working on reinvention: Huntsville , the Alabama town famous for its history with NASAs rocketry program, has remarketed itself as a music, arts, and cultural destination; while Hilliard , an Ohio city of less than 40,000 in the Columbus area, continues to build out infrastructure to incubate innovative startups. Ford Motor Co.

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Creative Membership Fundraising Ideas For Year-End Giving

Bloomerang

Nature lovers For the gardener who’s always digging for more, the hiker chasing the next trail, or the wildlife enthusiast with an eye for adventure, a membership to a local botanical garden or conservation group could be just the thing. Updates on conservation projects close to home and invitations to special events.

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Benetech: President's Update

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Last summer I talked about our great summer interns and fellows and early this year, I sent a copy of our 20th Anniversary Report that talked about our entire history. We’re helping the environmental movement become more effective through using Miradi to manage its conservation projects and to better steward environmental assets.