I read about a 3rd grade teacher, I’ll call her Ms. Smarts, who took an unusual approach. At the start of each school year she put aside the lesson plans. She ignored the usual curriculum. Instead, for the first three months she worked at nurturing her students. Ms. Smarts cared about their self-esteem, teamwork, and …
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Nonprofit Communication: 7 everyday habits
Nonprofit organizations are built on connections. But where do these connections start? Often with a chance conversation. Liz Larsen directs Project BEE, an anti-poverty organization that runs an emergency shelter. Plans for a new building were well underway in November when a Facebook exchange led to a big gift. Like many of us working in …
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