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“Operate with humility”: The launch of an NGO in Tanzania

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Two friends turned their “eureka moment” into a full-fledged organization – and kept local voices at the center of their work. The idea After studying African History in college, Caitlin Kelley went to Moshi, Tanzania to volunteer at a women’s group project. It wasn’t long after she arrived that Caitlin grew frustrated. “I saw that, ...

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How parenthood is changing the way I work

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A member of the Idealist team offers a personal reflection for Mother’s Day. I’m a new mom to a daughter named Hattie who has the most irresistible cheeks. During my three months of parental leave—yes, Idealist is an awesome place to work—I got to kiss, nibble, and lightly squeeze those cheeks all day long. As ...

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Contest roundup: Funds to help ideas spring to life

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Innovation is in the air! Dust the cobwebs from your brain and polish your ideas for a better world before these opportunities disappear: Dell Social Innovation People’s Choice Awards WHO: University students from around the world WHEN: Deadline to submit and vote for projects is May 13 WHAT: Dell Social Innovation Challenge wants your brilliant ...

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Discount tickets to Personal Democracy Forum in NYC

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For the third year in a row, the organizers of Personal Democracy Forum (PdF) are offering a discount on registration to members of the Idealist community. (If you’re reading this, that means you!) PdF is a two-day conference exploring and analyzing technology’s impact on politics, government, and civil society. This year’s event takes place June ...

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Diana’s Big Move: The first job interview

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I just finished my first interview! I got the interview request a few days ago, and after weeks of stress-induced quesadilla dinners and panic, this was a huge reassurance. Someone somewhere thinks I’m doing something right! (If you need to catch up, here’s how I started my search and what I’ve been doing since.) After ...

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Idea File: Pitch your idea at a “Sunday Soup” potluck

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Today’s idea funding model The idea Food + creativity = community. That’s the concept behind Sunday Soup, a micro-granting model that brings together those with a taste for innovative ideas and the people who want to help fund them. Here’s how it works: a local group organizes an affordable meal. People pitch their ideas for ...

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