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Today we decided to start paying people who come for a second interview when we are hiring. They are putting in the time, and if they are not hired, they should be compensated for that.
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This, by the Spanish cartoonist José María Nieto, is wonderful:
"I don't see any reason to be optimistic. What do you think the new year will bring us?"
"I believe it will bring flowers."
"Really? Why?"
"Because I am planting flowers."
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@MrBeastYT We love the #TeamTrees campaign and want to share it with our followers! May we share/quote your YouTube video and write up for our website?
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It's time for the world's idealists to work together. Idealists? Yes, all those people who'd agree with these words: “Working with others, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect, I want to help build a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives.” Is this you?
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On Tuesday, November 3rd, we are giving our staff the day off to make sure everyone can vote. Ask your organization to do this too. Worst case, they will say no. Go for it.
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Fiver years later, this, by the Spanish cartoonist José María Nieto, is still wonderful:
"I don't see any reason to be optimistic. What do you think the new year will bring us?"
"I believe it will bring flowers."
"Really? Why?"
"Because I am planting flowers."
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This, by the Spanish cartoonist José María Nieto, is wonderful, and applies to 2019, or to any year:
"I don't see any reason to be optimistic. What do you think the new year will bring us?"
"I believe it will bring flowers."
"Really? Why?"
"Because I am planting flowers."
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Worth repeating: any organization, foundation, or university with a significant endowment that is laying off staff is beneath contempt. Having a "rainy day fund" is great. But if *this* is not a rainy day, what is?
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Uganda has 55 ICU beds for 45 million people. For the rich world, this is a disaster. For poorer countries it will be an unmitigated calamity.
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When you start to feel down and hopeless, remember that you are important, and you have a say. Take control of your actions, and don't give up hope. We can all build a better world together 💛
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Social distancing explained perfectly in one image. This is being shared by doctors in Greece. “The one who stayed away saved the rest.”
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In a healthy society, there should be many ways of being “successful.” A beloved teacher, a competent nurse, a good poet, should be as admired and respected as a rich entrepreneur. Not only rhetorically, but for real.
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Always a bit shocking: a million seconds is about 10 days. A billion seconds is 30 YEARS. Not to be confused :)
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"In times of crisis, keeping your smile is a revolutionary act." On a street in Granada, Spain.
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And just as they were there, so there are millions of young people like them, all over the world, looking for the best way to make a difference. And that gives me hope.
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If a government—any government—doesn't allow its citizens to tweet freely, should Twitter allow that government to tweet freely?
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Over the next few days, weeks, months, we'll all need to forgive ourselves for being less productive than we may like. So it goes.
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Let’s be clear: any organization, foundation, or university with a significant endowment that is currently laying off employees is beyond contempt.
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This is your reminder that it's okay to ask for help.
Ask your intern.
Ask your co-worker.
Ask your colleague.
Ask your manager.
No one can do everything. Your future self will thank you.
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Something special is happening in this group. 20,000 of are already there, and if freedom, dignity, generosity, and respect are your thing, we are waiting for you: facebook.com/groups/idealist…
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Through The People's Bodega, Astoria Mutual Aid Network passes out supplies to protestors. Everything is free & intended for marchers to stay healthy and safe as they stand up for justice. Want to help out? Head to astoriamutualaid.com! (and thank you @pilotviruet for the 📷!
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If we defined an idealist as someone who agrees with this statement, would you say you are one? “Working with others, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect, I want to help build a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives.”
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"Nonprofit" is such a terrible name for what we all do. The software industry is not called the "non-hardware" industry. It'd be great if we could just say, "I work for an organization" (as opposed to a business) and everyone understood what we mean.
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Next time someone tells you to "pick your battles," ask them what was the last battle they picked...
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Submit your poem on #BlackLivesMatter by 7/23 to the "I Matter" poetry contest, created by high-schooler Isabella Hanson 📝 @NYFUSA
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Such a clarifying moment for people, organizations, companies, and entire countries. We get a very clear picture of who is worthy of our admiration, and who is not.
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If you haven't already, keep in touch with us across all our social channels below 👇🌎
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If this goes on for a while, the whole concept of a “week” will start falling apart. What’s the difference between a Tuesday and a Sunday if on both days we are all stuck at home doing basically the same things?
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Which self-care tips have helped you the most during social distancing? Share them in the comments so we can learn from each other! #selfcare #socialdistancing #covid19virus #coronavirus
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Who do you look up to in the nonprofit world? Who are some of the people you most respect and admire?
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Action means everything. It’s never been enough to just talk about racial injustice—real change can’t happen unless we join the fight. Here’s a list of resources to help you join the movement however you can. Let's get to work, together.
idealist.org/en/days/how-to-…
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We’re heartbroken by the loss of John Lewis, a civil rights champion and an inspiration. Let’s honor his legacy by making some noise and getting into #goodtrouble ✊🏽After all, “this is the time.”
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50 people a day are dying in Bergamo, an Italian town of 120,000. Imagine 3,000 people dying in New York every day. One 9/11 every day. That’s what’s happening there. Please take this seriously. Please.
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I know this may sound a bit extreme, but here's a modest proposal for all media editors: how about you don't assign *any* men to write about these women? Let's try that for a few months and see what happens. At the very least, a worthwhile experiment.
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Our hearts go out to everyone suffering in Ukraine right now, as well as to the young Russian soldiers who did not choose this. Freedom and dignity for all.
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How exactly are rich, famous, and powerful people getting tested when other people can't find a test? How does this travesty work?
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Happy Juneteenth! The Idealist "office" (we are all working from home) is closed today in celebration of Juneteenth, marking the official end of slavery in the U.S. on June 19, 1865. We hope you can celebrate today wherever you are and join us next year and every year after that.
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#ChadwickBoseman's words will not be forgotten. His career amplified Black culture, and his wisdom inspired people from all over the world. This quotation is from his 2018 commencement speech at @HowardUniv ❤️
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#ProductivityTip 🧠 Start rethinking "to-do" lists and make "got done" lists instead. Start celebrating what you've already accomplished, instead of agonizing over unfinished work you have to do!
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We're honored to have been included in @PaliMakam's article on taking action during the #COVID19 pandemic in @TeenVogue. If you're feeling helpless, check out the piece below. We're all in this fight together! #covidkindness
Wrote a piece for @teenvogue about 10 ways to fight for community & human rights during COVID-19.Crises tend to exacerbate human rights abuses/create a shield for governments to abuse vulnerable communities, but there’s so much we can do even while remote. teenvogue.com/story/how-to-h…
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New jobs are added on Idealist every day. Now, you can expand your search even further to include only remote or only on-site jobs. We've also highlighted each listing to specify if it is temporary or full-time 🌟Your dream career awaits! @Forbes
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4 ways to show appreciation for your colleagues and co-workers:
📝 a personal note
👥 a LinkedIn recommendation
💻 a Facebook review
📧 an email to their supervisor
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We're hosting 12 virtual #GradSchool fairs all of September & October! Explore hundreds of different programs that can help you find your dream #Socialmpact career.
Start your #NonProfit journey today by registering (for free!) here: idealist.org/grad-schools/at…
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We may be hunkering down and staying home, but there's still plenty of ways to do your part without going out. Here are a few suggestions for how you can lend a hand. ideali.st/WNEVbc
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Yesterday I saw this somewhere, and it rang true: "We are not working from home. We are at home during a crisis, trying to work." A big difference, of course, and that's without even considering all those who have lost their jobs or whose work doesn't allow them to be at home. /1
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"And yet, the dawn is ours before we knew it. Somehow we do it. Somehow we weathered and witnessed a nation that isn't broken but simply unfinished." 🇺🇸
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Every foundation should give out at least 10% of their endowment this year (instead of the 5% they must give by law).
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"He is single-handedly creating the change he wants to see. But this Earth Week, he is calling on every person to help keep our planet clean and green for generations to come." 💚 #EarthDay #EarthWeek
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Freedom and dignity for all. From Ukraine to Gaza, Kashmir to Nicaragua, Syria to Hong Kong. Freedom and dignity for ALL.
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The thing about these Parkland kids is that they were always there. Five minutes before that loser started shooting, they were all there, as smart, authentic, and powerful as we see them now.
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#Announcement ➡️ We're partnering with @dosomething to bring even more volunteer opportunities to you! Check out idealist.org/volunteer to make an impact today!
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It’s time—high time—for a global movement for freedom and dignity for all. Not just for my people or for yours. For all.
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It’s time for the world’s idealists to work together. Idealists? Yes, practical dreamers who want to help build a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives. But how? By focusing on one big challenge: closing the gap between intention and action.
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Are you a mid- or senior-level professional looking to transition to a social-impact job? It's possible to transfer the skills that you have to nonprofit roles at the appropriate level. Here's how ➡️
idealist.org/en/careers/soci…
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Idealist.org is hiring a front-end developer in New York! If you've got a strong background in computer science and 3-5 years of experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply at bit.ly/2kiF9MG
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