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The Sit-Ins: A Story of Creative and Strategic Struggle

DipJar

Four freshmen from the North Carolina Agricultural & Technical College — known to history as the NC A&T Four — sat down at the whites-only Woolworth’s lunch counter. recognized these sit-ins as an “electrifying movement of Negro students [that] shattered the placid surface of campuses and communities across the South.” .

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Youth Fundraising Ideas: 10 Fundraisers for the Young at Heart

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Have you seen high school students from athletics organizations or prom committees washing cars for cash? This not only teaches children responsibility, it can be a great way to raise funds while beautifying your community. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina excels at hosting family-friendly fundraisers.

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NTEN Celebrates National Volunteer Week: Honoring NTEN Committee Members

NTEN

The NTEN Editorial Committee is a group of committed professionals that meet monthly to discuss content and strategy for the NTEN: Change Journal , our quarterly digital publication for nonprofit leaders. Paula Jones, Director of Technology, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits. Conor Barnes, Advisor, Investor, & Student.

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How Small Businesses Inspire Big Businesses

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Applying economic reasoning to the strategic questions that challenge any business, the authors reveal what real American small businesses can teach us beyond the bounds of most MBA programs or curriculum. Mazzeo : We were continually surprised by the creative strategies that small businesses had developed to compete better in their markets.

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Learn Nonprofit Tech Skills at a NetSquared Meetup

Tech Soup

With 50 groups in 20 countries, there's probably a NetSquared group near you (but if there isn't, we'd love to help you start a new meetup ). :-). Newest Groups. Check out our newest groups: 501 Tech Club Austin in Austin, Texas. Or apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

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The Lessons Learned From Small Businesses

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Applying economic reasoning to the strategic questions that challenge any business, the authors reveal what real American small businesses can teach us beyond the bounds of most MBA programs or curriculum. Mazzeo : We were continually surprised by the creative strategies that small businesses had developed to compete better in their markets.

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6 Road Trips Reveal Critical Lessons For Business Success

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Applying economic reasoning to the strategic questions that challenge any business, the authors reveal what real American small businesses can teach us beyond the bounds of most MBA programs or curriculum. Mazzeo : We were continually surprised by the creative strategies that small businesses had developed to compete better in their markets.

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