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Participants gain awareness about the work of local nonprofit organizations through research and by interviewing representatives. They summarize the mission, needs, and impact of the organizations on the community.
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Unit: Community Philanthropy
Unit: Foundations: Unit Two of Establishing a Student-Run Foundation
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students research what nonprofit organizations are in their regional community and study their purpose and what is in their annual reports. They clarify the differences between a nonprofit and for-profit organization.
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to a variety of specific nonprofits and their representatives who address topics such as the organization's mission, financial support, and work.
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Unit: Nonprofits in Our World and Community (6-8)
Grades:
6
7
8
Students will distinguish the nonprofit sector from the for-profit sector.
Unit: Nonprofits in Our World and Community (3-5)
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will distinguish the nonprofit sector from the for-profit sector.
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Unit: Nonprofits and Careers
Unit:
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners identify and investigate local and national nonprofit organizations by researching their histories, services, and target populations, as well as job opportunities using the Idealist.org web site....
Unit: Exploring Nonprofit Career Opportunities
Grades:
3
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11
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Young people identify local nonprofit organizations through the Idealist.org website. They describe what the nonprofits do for the community and how people can help with their mission.
Unit: Power to the People through Action
Grades:
9
10
11
12
The learners will survey local community members to see what changes they feel are needed in the community, and determine how they feel marginalized, disenfranchised and disadvantaged groups can make positive changes for the common good.
Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to the financial side of operating a nonprofit organization and to the financial reporting they are required to do for the IRS.
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Unit: Job Shadowing in the Nonprofit Sector
Grades:
9
10
11
12
Students will learn about the work of a specific nonprofit organization through a series of interviews and by doing volunteer work for the organization.