The Forward: No Tricks, All Treats

Momentum recently released its 10-Step Guide for Writing and Placing Op-Eds for Your Nonprofit.

Looking for more tips? Our team has you covered:

Tip: Your headline is critical – it is the first thing both opinion editors and readers see. Keep it short, snappy and tied to the news cycle.

Tip: Be current! Keep an eye on the news and ask yourself: what do I or my organization have to add to this conversation?

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Article: Michelle Obama and Malala Yousafzai in Conversation
In honor of International Day of the Girl (10/11), Teen Vogue's Brittney McNamara published a conversation between girls' education activist Malala Yousafzai, former First Lady Michelle Obama and a 17-year-old student in Kolkata, India, Priya Mondol, about the importance of girls' equitable access to education, which was put even further at risk by the pandemic. Their discussion was equal parts inspiring and empowering.

Self-Help: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
Author David Epstein makes the compelling case for actively cultivating inefficiency, saying early specialization is the exception, not the rule. While we may have our doubts, Range does confirm that a collaborative world is key, something we all can agree on.

History: Cleopatra - A Life
We loved this novel by Stacy Schiff. Discover everything you didn't know about one of the most famous female rulers, and realize that everything (well, almost everything) you think you know is wrong.

Fun Fact: Cleopatra was the first Ptolemy ruler to actually learn Egyptian!

Resource: 2020 Election Fact Checks
During this election season and after the first Presidential debate, we took to All Sides Media, an organization that uses media bias ratings, to fact check a variety of news articles about the candidates and upcoming election.

Dressing Up: 35 Best Dog Costumes
Don't let your furry friends miss out on Halloween this year! May we suggest a Shark Dog or perhaps a Hot Dog costume?

(p.s. don't forget to tag the Momentum team in your spooky pics!)

Podcast: The Nonprofit Snapcast
Looking for a new podcast on nonprofit topics? We recommend Nonprofit Snapcast hosted by Mickey Desai! The conversations are brief but engaging and give good insight into the challenges (and successes) of nonprofits today. Keep an eye out for two episodes featuring Momentum clients!

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