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Public speaking for change

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We invest in public speaking coaching (thanks, Melinda Henning!) to become better speakers, both for old hands like me and Benetechers getting ready for their first public speech. Many of us spend a big chunk of our time on the road rather than in the office, and it's good to share some of the reasons our office chairs are often empty!

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50 State VOAD Community

VisionLink

Pleased to report that Ray, Rene, Joanne, and I are attending the annual conference of the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) here in Norfolk, Virginia. This is the 20th annual conference, and befitting the theme, Mountains to Sea , VisionLink is proud to release its 50 State VOAD Community project.

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Turning Fundraising into a Game: Groupon, Zynga and Care2 do it, Why Don’t You?

NetWits

Here are a few ways nonprofits are rewarding their fundraisers: Virginia Beach Bike MS – Bike shop gift certificates, VIP parking, a 30-minute massage and an invitation to their awards dinner await participants who raise over $4,000. Priority check-in at the event. Preferred parking spot.

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How to Run Facebook Fundraising Ads: 5 Simple Steps

Nonprofit Tech for Good

His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs. Guest Blogger Bio: Brent Merritt runs Metric Communications as an independent consulting practice focused on digital strategy for advocacy, public affairs, and nonprofits. from the University of Virginia. and has appeared in Axios Media Trends. He holds an M.A.

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Reverse Engineering the Nissan Leaf's Range Display

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

However, my wife, Virginia, was not enthusiastic. Virginia and Jennifer would go in the Kleckner's Prius (which is a gas-electric hybrid with plenty of range) and the two Jim's would take the Leaf. Recently, I decided to test this. My wife and I had been invited to a nice party in Berkeley thrown by a great couple.

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How The Nature Conservancy’s Work in the Cumberland Forest Supports Jobs & Climate Mitigation

Saleforce Nonprofit

One great example of the intricate connections of habitats, wildlife, and people is our Cumberland Forest Project , located where Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia meet in the Central Appalachian region of the eastern U.S. And through that work, we know that nature provides for us as much as it depends on us. © Cameron Davidson; May 2019.

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Outstanding Volunteer Scout

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

He pulled together volunteers from his community, involved the local public library in Chantilly, Virginia, and scanned and proofread 24 books. Our Bookshare.org team was delighted to work with Matthew, who was meticulous in his preparation and organization. I saw his completed project workbook, and it was impressive.

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