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October Cause Awareness: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. About National Domestic Violence Awareness Month In October 1981, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence held the first “Day of Unity.” Over time, the day has evolved into a weeklong observance that is acknowledged at the local, state, and national levels.

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Shop Local First

Have Fun - Do Good

Hey Have Fun * Do Gooders--I've started posting over at WorldChanging: San Francisco about local WorldChanging happenings. I wrote the post below for them, but thought I'd post it here too 'cause Shop Local First Week is a national program. Want to support local businesses in the Mission and save money?

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COVID-related National Service cannot just be gap year for privileged youth

ASU Lodestar Center

America has a long and rich history of national service, often turning to it as a powerful lever in times of crisis, as it did after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and the Great Recession of 2008. Thankfully, this pandemic will likely inspire a new wave of national service. posted by Jaime Ernesto Uzeta, CEO, Public Allies.

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Nine Ways Networked Nonprofits Use Slideshare

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

These include CanadaHelps, Npower Michigan , and Michigan Nonprofit Association. National Wildlife Federation uses Slideshare for its presentations, but also to promote the winners of their photo contests. Here’s a slideshow that summarizes research interviews of donors from a local humane society. 6) Training.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

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National Park Trust. Areas served: Mexico, Haiti, US (priority: Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, New Orleans). National Park Trust. Areas served: Detroit/Michigan. Visit Grantli to learn how I do my grant research and exactly how you can find the funders that align with your own organization. Global Fund for Children.

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Celebrate National Volunteer Week April 27-May 3

Have Fun - Do Good

Maybe together we can start up again during National Volunteer Week April 27-May 3, 2008. According to the United Way for Southeastern Michigan's blog , President Richard Nixon signed an executive order in 1974 establishing National Volunteer Week as an annual celebration of volunteerism (who knew?). How often do you volunteer?

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

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They currently partner with 48 local organizations in 17 countries that work to secure equal educational access and high-quality education for all children. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation supports nonprofits that are working to strengthen their hometown of Flint, Michigan, and communities around the world. Areas served: US.

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