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NASA's Endeavour Space Shuttle to Get New Home With $25 Million Gift

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

This major expansion of the California Science Center in South Los Angeles is under construction. By Maria Di Mento California Science Center Foundation Kent Kresa and daughter Kiren Kresa-Reahl at the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.

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Fundraising Ethics In Higher Education

Bloomerang

Every profession likes to claim ethics are essential to its success. Fundraising ethics isn’t an option but a necessity. I think the best way to illuminate the day-to-day application of ethics in fundraising is to examine actual examples that arise among fundraisers, management, and donors. But integrity is squarely at the top.

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Fundraising on Film: What Hollywood Thinks of Fundraising?

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

He mentions “overlooking a boy’s grades for a bribe called a contribution” and his willingness to engage in legal but immoral tax scams related to specific donations—ethical hazards that his philandering liaisons with Liz have emboldened him to rail about. In fact, the issue of fundraising ethics is spotlighted in more than a single way.

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Ancient, Powerful, and Particularly Feminine: Righting Our Relationship with Mama Earth

NonProfit Quarterly

So, while moving through the constructs of Father Time, I decided to also prioritize levity with Mama Earth and step into the feminine embodiment of creativity and nurturing ideas to fruition. 22 Historically, humans fostered collectiveness as a means of survival and to generate joy.

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Minding the Gaps: Neuroethics, AI, and Depression

NonProfit Quarterly

4 In practice, thats proven difficulta systematic review of American healthcare data done in 2011 revealed high rates of re-identification, raising ethical concerns. AI is transforming neuroscience, and addressing these issues is essential for any hopes of an ethical path forward. 3 By law, these must remain anonymous when used.

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Lights, Camera, Action! 5 Tips to Engage Donors with Video

Ann Green

Then, on-screen text could appear that says, “Visit our website to contribute to the construction and maintenance of water infrastructure,” pointing viewers to a large donation button. For instance, the narrator could say, “Join us in our mission to provide clean drinking water to communities in need.” He earned his B.A.

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What To Do About Fundraising’s Dark Side

The Agitator

But frankly, we wish we were getting even more concerned and constructive response. The national media outlet is reporting on recent inv estigations from the Tampa Bay Times and Center for Investigative Reporting, which reveal outrageous ethical breaches in our industry. He writes: We must ask questions and offer advice.

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