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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

Over 185 years later, HBCUs continue to be the backbone of Black America. This is why, today, in partnership with Candid, we are pleased to announce the launch of the most comprehensive report of its kind, Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities. My story isn’t unique.

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Weekly update from PND

Candid

170 million in challenge grants for low-income, undocumented students. September 30, 2021 The Schuler Education Foundation has awarded a first round of challenge grants totaling $170 million to five colleges in support of financial aid for low-income and/or undocumented students. A weekly update with the latest news from PND.

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How can nonprofit leaders enact effective practices to achieve the promise of social equity?

ASU Lodestar Center

Without leadership prioritizing equitable practices, class representation suffers in these roles and lessens sector diversity. Contributions from high net worth individuals are concealing declines in middle and lower class giving. According to a 2018 Blackbaud report , 37% of donations were coming in from online sources.

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How Malala Fund’s Innovative Grantmaking is Revolutionizing Education for Girls

Saleforce Nonprofit

For many students, these school closures could mean the end of their formal education. Content is available in Arabic, French, and English, and it adheres to Lebanese school curriculum to ensure students don’t get behind when in-person classes resume. Syrian refugees and Lebanese students learn for free. . .

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Breaking the Cycle & Starting the Mental Health Conversation

Saleforce Nonprofit

Thanks to global entertainers like Lady Gaga and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and world-class athletes like Kevin Love and Simone Biles, there’s already a shift toward candid public conversations, making mental health far less stigmatized than ever.

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Nonprofit Email: The Rules of Engagement

Pamela Grow

Well, here’s another mind-blowing stat: Radicati Group reports that there are over 4 billion email users worldwide, and that number is projected to reach 4.6 I’ve seen too many nonprofit students spend more time on “making their emails pretty,” than is warranted. But what about reach? billion by 2025. How important is it?

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CEO’s Update: Fall 2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

From people in Latin America who face severe water scarcity to at-risk human rights defenders and students with disabilities, our users and their families are the ones who best convey the impact of our work. Consider third grade student Brennan Draves. Brennan Draves and his mother, Lindsay Draves, at school.