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However you do good in the world, there's something for you at TechSoup. TechSoup provides the transformative technology solutions, the digital platforms, and the in-person experiences that enable people to work together toward a more equitable world. Every day, people around the world rely on TechSoup for the information they need to make smart decisions about technology at their organizations. U.S. organizations often first get to know TechSoup through its product donation program which provides eligible organizations with discounted software, hardware, services, and training. Through our Global Network, our trusted partners give organizations outside the U.S. similar access to the solutions they need. TechSoup's catalog includes more than 375 products from over 90 companies like Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, Intuit, and Symantec.
Robert Glavin, Inc. offers consulting services to nonprofit organizations in fundraising, governance, and management. The firm has served educational institutions, health and human service agencies, museums, arts groups, environmental organizations, and foundations for 15 years, working closely with staff and board members to conduct assessments, facilitate board and staff retreats, create plans, increase organizational capacity, raise funds, and execute strategic changes in mission, board leadership, management, and fundraising. Previously, Robert held senior positions at Fitzgerald & Graves, the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, California Academy of Sciences, University of San Francisco, American Hospital Association, and Georgetown University. He teaches at the University of San Francisco and is a frequent public speaker. More information is available at www.robertglavin.com, by writing to bob@robertglavin.com, or by calling 415-552-9262.
Spark provides life-changing apprenticeships to youth in underserved communities across the United States. Spark is the only youth empowerment program in the country that addresses the dropout crisis by re-engaging at-risk students through hands-on, individualized apprenticeships. These workplace-based apprenticeships--in professions each student has identified as a "dream job"--are complemented by a leadership curriculum, workshops, and field trips. The Spark experience creates a powerful sense of relevance for students, while providing the skills and confidence necessary to find success in school and in life. Spark offers this program to 7th and 8th grade students, through summer and after-school programs, in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. For the 2011-2012 school year, Spark plans to expand to its first outside-of-California site - Chicago!
