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The Power of Curation

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

A specific classroom in rural Ohio that needs $200 for a science project. They use the ‘open space’ methodology for the conference—allowing participants to set the agenda, while also giving some structure to their explorations. A woman in Kenya (replete with name and photo) who could use your $50 to start a corner store.

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17 Historical Nonprofit Moments You Should Know

Whole Whale

Check out these pivotal moments in the history of nonprofits, foundations, and philanthropy throughout American history: The Union Fire Company in Philadelphia , founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1736, was the first volunteer-based organization in U.S. The first community foundation was established in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1914.

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15 Historical Nonprofit Moments You Should Know

Whole Whale

The beginning of the modern IRS tax exemption structure for the nonprofit sector in the U.S. The first community foundation was established in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1914. opinion) The first White House Summit on Philanthropy was held in 1999 in the Clinton administration. Tax Code legislation was enacted between 1894 and 1969.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

The Oregon Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. Areas served: Cleveland/Ohio. Areas served: San Francisco (Greater Bay Area), Maine. Oregon Community Foundation. Areas served: Oregon. The Pew Charitable Trusts. Rasmuson Foundation. Areas served: Atlanta/Georgia.

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Don’t Miss These 10 Nonprofit Conferences in 2023 & 2024

Neon CRM

The conference favors networking opportunities over speaker-led sessions and utilizes the “Liberating Structures” facilitation technique to spark conversation and empower innovation. Individual sessions at Good Tech Fest cover topics like machine learning tools, equity issues in tech, crypto philanthropy, and more.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Kindful

The Oregon Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. Areas served: Cleveland/Ohio. Areas served: San Francisco (Greater Bay Area), Maine. Oregon Community Foundation. Areas served: Oregon. The Pew Charitable Trusts. Rasmuson Foundation. Areas served: Atlanta/Georgia.

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