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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. Migel, whose experiences with blindness caused during World War I, led to him helping start the Foundation. It was named for the first board chair of AFB, M.C.

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Bureaucrats with Clue

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Last night I was able to meet Vivek Kundra, the new Chief Information Officer of the federal government, at an event organized by Full Circle Fund and the Craigslist Foundation hosted by IBM at their offices on Market Street in San Francisco. For me, it's an amazing change. Here's some background on these three key White House staffers.

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LGBTQ+ advocacy strategies to generate advocates year-round

EveryAction

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) declared a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people on June 6, 2023, the first state of emergency ever declared in its history spanning four decades. Address these gaps with seminars, trainings, and webinars focused on specific types of allyship or advocacy.

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Appeals Court Rules Funding Process A Contract, Not A Grant

The NonProfit Times

According to court papers, AAER filed its challenge on behalf of three anonymous female business owners , two in Virginia and one in New York, whose small businesses met the firmographics criteria of eligible contestants. We disagree,” attorney for the Fearless Foundation Jason C. The ruling from the U.S.

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Women We Admire: Forum One’s Molly Mattessich Named a Top 50 Leader

Forum One

Honored for her experience helping mission-driven organizations accomplish impact through digital strategy, Molly Mattessich , Forum One’s Managing Director of Project Delivery, has been named to the Women We Admire list of Top 50 Women Leaders of Virginia. It’s wonderful to see Molly’s hard work and dedication recognized.

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New Customer 211 San Diego Presents at AIRS

VisionLink

a NIMS; An introduction (Part 1 & 2) Presenter: Thomas Bennett, 211 San Diego, California This course introduces and overviews the National Incident Management System (NIMS). They have laid a mighty foundation. Tuesday, May 25, 2:15pm – 3:45pm) IS-700.a Be Credible!

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Key Qualities and Skills to Look for in Potential Board Members

Blue Avocado

Martin Lowenstein from Friends of China Camp Passion is the Foundation for Everything A passion for the mission, vision, and values of our organization! This person should be committed to establishing a solid foundation for the organization and providing strategic direction. Everything else can be taught.

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