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Trusting community organizers to build a multiracial democracy

Candid

In California this election year, we’re seeing efforts to reverse recent gains to advance racial and economic equity. A number of funders, including The California Endowment, Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Foundations across California have begun to work together in strategic alliances.

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How AAA’s New Car-Share Service Thinks Beyond Ownership

Associations Now

The service, a product of AAA’s innovation lab A3Ventures—“A3” is a great way to slacken up “AAA,” by the way—allows residents in the California cities of Oakland and Berkeley to pick up a car wherever one might be located, drop it off in a specific zone within the city, and grab a different car later on.

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New Bay Area Nonprofit Turns Refugees Into Baristas

Associations Now

The 1951 Coffee Company , launched last year in Oakland, California, runs a barista training program focused on giving refugees immediately marketable job skills.

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As Coffee Loses Its Punch, Tea Association Steeps In Industry Growth

Associations Now

But as Reem Rahim, cofounder of Numi Organic Tea in Oakland, California, notes, the changes in palate go even deeper than that, with consumers embracing a limitless number of flavors, natural organic tastes, and flavors from around the world.

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3 New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofits That Can Boost Professional Success

Beth Kanter

Our book tour starts at the end of January, so if you are in San Francisco, Oakland, Boston, NYC, or Washington, DC, please join us. In the US, I gave workshops at nonprofit conferences in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Missouri, California and at SXSW.

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Big Data: Big Headache or Big Opportunity for Associations?

Association Adviser

One of the things that California SAE’s Robert Newman said he has learned over the years is that “the ask” is so critical. “It’s such an easy thing to do and so often we don’t do it,” he said. It’s also a great member benefit and new member recruiting tool. Be careful what you wish for.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

ChatterBachs

Other states with strong representation include California (16), New York (6), Pennsylvania (5), Florida (4), and Texas (4). innovativelrng - Michael and Vicki; Santa Barbara, California; A team of dedicated individuals providing Autism Education for professionals, families, educators, and the community along with the latest Autism news.