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What your startup can learn from the internship disasters of 2013

The Next Web

Nathan Parcells is co-founder and CMO of InternMatch , an online platform connecting the best intern candidates and employers. The past year was eventful for a number of reasons, including new iPhones , next-gen consoles, and intern lawsuits. Many internship programs were filled with disaster after disaster in 2013.

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The Next 4 Years: Tapping Into Nonprofit Expertise

The NonProfit Times

It has more than 125,000 volunteers, has responded to disasters in 700-plus communities, and raised nearly $250 million. She teams with and coordinates with other environmental nonprofits to use every law on the books to battle climate change and polluters. Department of Treasury’s Office of International Affairs. Cook, Ph.D.

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The Hard Problems: A Resilient Civil Society To Face What’s Next

The NonProfit Times

(Photo By Deposit Photos) By Marnie Webb From the frontlines of disaster relief to the forefront of technological innovation, civil society organizations are navigating a rapidly changing landscape. Democratic backsliding and restrictive laws will pose challenges to nonprofits operations and the safety of their beneficiaries.

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Strategies for Impactful Grantmaking During Funding Uncertainty

sgEngage

Instead of relying on internal strategists within your organization, lean on trust-based relationships with your grantees to get an honest answer about what people need. Organizations like the MacArthur Foundation and the Freedom Together Fund have announced an increase in their payout above the 5% required by law.

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Nonprofit Technology Planning for Disasters (and Turnover)

John Kenyon

Every year we face natural disasters from fires to hurricanes to earthquakes to tornadoes and flooding. We never know when disaster may strike. Turnover & Disaster Planning similarities. While thankfully disasters are not a daily occurrence, turnover does happen in nonprofits everyday. Disaster Plan.

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Giving Trends in Kenya: How the Growth of Mobile Payments Are Transforming Community Giving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

According to the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law , there are 6,500+ NGOs registered with the NGOs Coordination Board in Kenya. Finally, M-Changa seeks to build trust from both local and international donors. The top three causes are medical expenses (54%), disaster relief (12%), and education costs (12%).

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Great reads from around the web on July 1st

Amy Sample Ward

Together we can bring the co-operative economy, during the International Year of Co-operatives, to a wider audience." Where previously people mainly donated to reputable charities who sent them donation requests, or in response to a disaster, now people are spontaneously giving to ad-hoc fundraisers online. Great idea!

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