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Embracing Change: A Post-Pandemic Nonprofit Sector

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It is almost unfathomable that just a little over a year ago nonprofits were operating in a “world-as-we-knew it” mentality. The onset of COVID-19 and its disproportionate impact on black and brown communities pushed the social sector to pivot, stretch and temporarily shutter programs in service to a singular goal: survival. Success was defined simply: avoid layoffs, sustain programming, and keep actual (or virtual) doors open.

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Q&A with sgLEADERS: H. Beecher Hicks, III, National Museum of African American Music

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The “Q&A with sgLEADERS” series on sgENGAGE aims to provide readers, including the next generation of social good leaders, with valuable insights from executives across the social good community. Today’s Q&A is with H. Beecher Hicks III, President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, TN. NMAAM is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans.

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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 188: How Athletes Are Engaging in Philanthropy

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In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Joanne Pasternack, president & chief impact officer at Oliver+Rose and creator of Athletes’ Voices, about her work with athletes who want to engage in philanthropy. Listen in to hear about Joanne’s how Joanne is helping athletes and examples of athlete stories that Joanne is particularly proud of. Topics Discussed in This Episode: How Joanne helps athletes engage with the causes they care about.

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You Have a Google Grant—Now What? A Guide for Nonprofits

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More nonprofits are beginning to see the immense value of the Google Ad Grants and have acquired it for themselves. If you’ve managed to get the grant for your organization, you deserve a hearty congratulations. However, as many nonprofit professionals know, acquiring the grant is only the beginning. From there, your organization has to stay on top of task management to maintain compliance with Google’s standards, make the most of your Google Ad Grant, and jumpstart your organization’s digital m

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Looking into the Crystal Ball: Public Policy and Foundations in 2021

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It is 2021, a new year, a new Congress, and a new administration. As we look forward to a world with less COVID-19, more vaccinations, and just maybe a return to a more normal day to day, I wanted to take a few moments to jot down some thoughts on what 2021 means for foundations in terms of public policy. Before we dive in, I want to thank you for all that you are doing for your communities and the wider world during this very difficult time.

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5 Ways to Supercharge Your Organization’s Web Content

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There is a direct link between the content your constituents are consuming on your website and how they feel about you as an organization. The job of content, and that of marketing professionals, is to help create an emotional connection with your constituents and also to create a digital space for your constituents to have meaningful moments around your organization’s mission.

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Annual Planning in an Ever-Changing World

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Back in 2019, I had some great conversations with colleagues from various organizations while I helped them brainstorm ideas and strategies for their missions and make plans for the coming year. As 2020 rolled in, most had created their plans. Many of those plans were energizing and exciting. And then came COVID-19. Those amazing plans we brainstormed, developed, and shared didn’t pan out for a lot of us, including me.

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