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Conn. police officer dies after battling cancer [Video]

Matt Silvestrini passed away Saturday evening surrounded by his family.

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — The Middletown Police Department announced on Facebook that Officer Matt Silvestrini passed away Saturday evening after a long battle with brain cancer. 

“Officer Silvestrini passed away peacefully last evening at home surrounded by his family. As most of you know, he fought a long battle with brain cancer,” according to the post. 

Silvestrini dedicated his life to his family and serving others. He was a husband and a father of two children. 

He was a decorated Veteran of the United States Army and served two tours in Iraq. He was previously an officer in New Haven before transferring to Middletown in 2012, where he was a member of the Emergency Response Team, Firearms Unit, and an instructor at the Middletown Police Department.  

The Middletown Police Department organized numerous fundraising events to help Silvestrini and his family. 

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Discover Microsofts hidden features [Video]

In this Q&A session, Joel Hogan, Programmes Manager at Charity Digital, explores the unsung heroes of Microsoft 365, highlighting the hidden tools that you might not know but are sure to transform how we work. Attendees can expect a whistle-stop tour of 10 lesser-known Microsoft tools including: - How to make creative videos and graphics using Microsoft ClipChamp and Visio - How to improve meetings with Microsoft Bookings and Whiteboard - How to become more productive with To Do and Insights - All tools discussed are available with a Microsoft 365 Business Premium - Account, which charities can find discounted on the Charity Digital Exchange. Click here to find out more: https://www.charitydigitalexchange.org/node/3384?_ga=2.85864601.1434114715.1713773091-1998683587.1688463786 This session was sponsored by Microsoft.

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Starting a Nonprofit Designed To Create Systemic Change [Video]

Starting a nonprofit and dreaming of creating long-term, systemic change with your efforts? In this video I’ll talk through a framework that will help you design a nonprofit strategy that can disrupt systems, scale and create big social change. If you are starting a nonprofit, thinking about it, or have just started a nonprofit, or KNOW someone who is trying to start a nonprofit, I hope this helps!// MERCHANDISEhttps://ambermelaniesmith.myspreadshop.com/This shop is dedicated to YOU, fellow changemakers! Grab a tee-shirt, mug, bag, or other gear and go do what you do best: CHANGE THE WORLD! Revenue supports this YouTube channel! // WHAT TO WATCH NEXT How to Write a Nonprofit Business Plan | Starting a Nonprofithttps://youtu.be/HXvkz2l2NRMStarting a Nonprofit: Checklist for a Strong First Yearhttps://youtu.be/nnD8hn7A48wStarting a Nonprofit: Finding the Right Co-Founder(s)https://youtu.be/QqHwZuuGl6Y// CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome!01:05 The Habitat story04:58 What is systemic change?07:00 Define the change09:40 Find connections10:41 Choose your strategy11:43 Bright spots12:22 Data and insights12:51 Policy shifts13:42 Public perception14:15 Disruptive technology15:20 Identify Partners16:15 Test and scale// MORE ABOUT ME Hi! I’m Amber, a nonprofit founder, Executive Director, and public speaker on social impact, changemaking, nonprofits, leadership, and more. Join my newsletter to receive updates and resources for changemakers and nonprofit leaders: https://tinyurl.com/nonprofitsandchangemakers FOUNDER TO FULL-TIME ACADEMY: Want some training and guidance on starting a nonprofit (and potentially even working for that nonprofit full-time someday?)? Check out my online training courses at my Nonprofit Founder to Full-Time Academy! http://foundertofulltime.com/ Want me to come speak at your business, college, school, or event? Check out my site: https://ambermsmith.com/ On Facebook? Talk to me and other change makers about social change, nonprofits, social enterprise, leadership and more in my Facebook group, Change the World or Bust: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changetheworldorbust/ I'm also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambermelsmith