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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
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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: Exploring Nonprofit Career Opportunities
Grades:
3
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The purpose of this lesson is to have learners name and recognize nonprofit organizations within the local community utilizing the Idealist.org web site. Learners will categorize nonprofits and describe how they help or enhance the community.
...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
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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: Careers and Nonprofit Organizations
Grades:
9
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11
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Learners will distinguish between nonprofit organizations and for-profit organizations. They will identify and dispel some of the myths of nonprofit employment. Using the Action Without Borders/Idealist.org web site, ...
Grades:
9
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11
12
Learners will visually present their findings from Lesson One. They investigate a local nonprofit through an interview with an employee and orally present this information.
Unit: Nonprofits and Careers
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Grades:
6
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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: Encouraging Volunteerism
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Grades:
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In this lesson learners will become familiar with nonprofits. Learners will prepare for a volunteer experience in the nonprofit sector.