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Help KFC Earn Its Cause Marketing Wings

Selfish Giving

In 2009, it launched Re-Freshed by KFC , a local public works program in Louisville, Kentucky that filled unsightly potholes with fresh asphalt topped with the KFC logo. Cross-Generational Mentoring. In this spirit, why not implement, support and/or promote a mentoring program? Crowdsource an Online Competition.

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Trends in Volunteering

Tech Soup

Everyday, people across the country mentor students, beautify neighborhoods, help older Americans to live independently, restore homes after disasters, and much more. In 2009, 63.4 2008, making 2009 the largest single-year increase in the number of. service in 2009, which has an estimated dollar value of $169 billion.

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Celebrating Women in Tech: An Interview with Qgiv’s Female Leaders

Qgiv

Jennifer: I was doing marketing for a theme park in 2008 and due to a series of unfortunate events I found myself without a job in 2009 (anyone else?). On top of that our CEO, Todd, is a phenomenal mentor and has never made me feel like being a female has anything to do with my ability to lead.

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Spotlight: State of Oklahoma

GrantNews

Since 2009, the town has been unincorporated and has been largely abandoned since the 1990s. Participants will receive investment funding, mentoring, deals and perks, and networking support. .” (Watermelon and strawberries on a lazy spring afternoon? Yes, please!) “Picher is too toxic to live in.

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Leaders in Nonprofit Technology: Daniel Ben-Horin

Tech Soup

With initial funding of $2,500, he started the CompuMentor Project to match computer enthusiast volunteers called computer mentors with Bay Area nonprofits that needed the help. In 2009, he became an Ashoka Foundation senior fellow for his work as a leading social entrepreneur. Daniel has lots of awards. In the same year, NTEN.

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Help Your Helpers! Top Tips for Managing Volunteers

Qgiv

Of course, be sure to work with your staff team to get an outside perspective and seek advice from trusted colleagues, mentors, and managers. Some volunteers haven’t checked their personal email accounts since 2009 and text may be the only format to reach them. It’s never ideal to ask a volunteer to move on to their next opportunity.

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QuickBooks Helps BITS Serve At-Risk Youth

Tech Soup

" From Peer Mentor to Program Manager. Veronika got her start at BITS by volunteering as a peer mentor in 2013. She grew up in Kazakhstan and moved to Canada in 2009 to attend George Brown College's advanced management program. After mentoring 10 youth, Veronika was promoted to program manager.

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