Grades:
3
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Students will examine the role and impact of nonprofit organizations within their community and prepare to interview representatives.
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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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This mini-course provides a brief overview of the purpose and features of the nonprofit sector. You will learn about the role that the sector plays in society, how and why people work or volunteer in the sector, issues within nonprofit organizations, and how to empower youth with participation in the nonprofit sector.
Grades:
3
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5
Students will interview a representative from a local nonprofit organization and share the learned information with the class.
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Grades:
6
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In this activity, participants explore the work of several nonprofit organizations. They contact a local nonprofit organization to learn more about their organization, what they do, and how young people can help.
Grades:
9
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We define the nonprofit, or third, sector and explain why it is important as an alternative power structure.
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Grade Levels:
3
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This unit fits into a larger theme of careers, but will focus on awareness of and careers in the nonprofit sector.
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Philanthropy
Social Studies
Language Arts
Grade Levels:
6
7
8
These lessons focus on the work of nonprofit organizations in the community and the nonprofit sector as a career option. The young people research a nonprofit in the community and interview staff about their work and the needs they address.
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Media / Technology
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Language Arts
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Written by Anastesia Okaomee
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Using the Action Without Borders/Idealist.org website, students become more aware of nonprofit organizations, including job opportunities.
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Media / Technology
Philanthropy
Social Studies