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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. Not only did I have the good fortune to receive a world-class education, but my learning was steeped in the history and lived experience of Black people. My story isn’t unique. But HBCUs are far more than just educational institutions.

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Public Allies Arizona: Getting Things Done for America

ASU Lodestar Center

The oath reads: I will get things done for America - to make our people safer, smarter, and healthier. With the support of the cohort, program managers and supervisors we have continued through hard times. We’re Public Allies Arizona Class of 2014 and we all are going to keep getting things done for America.

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Try Exercise Snacking for Improving #WFH Mental Health

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

However, it will take some time to vaccinate all who need to be vaccinated to keep us safe. Exercise snacking refers to “fun-sized” portions of exercise that fit into a day instead of what you may have traditionally thought of as “legit exercise” — like aerobics class at the gym. Exercise Snacking Week – Good Morning America.

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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Proceeds benefit the Best Friends Animal Society, a nonprofit working to end the killing in America’s animal shelters through adoption, spay and neuter education, and no-kill initiatives. The National Park Foundation offer their supporters a great way to show their love for the national parks – while supporting them at the same time.

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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. Charitable giving, according to a 2020 Gallup poll , shrunk down to 73% in 2020, from 87% in 2005.

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Remembering Franklin Thomas

Candid

Many will remember Franklin Thomas as the president of Ford Foundation, fewer will realize that he was the first Black foundation president in America, but I knew him as my boss and mentor. Frank spoke to our orientation class as we watched a film that Ford had funded depicting Black stereotypes in American media.

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Candid names Ann Mei Chang as new CEO

Candid

Ann Mei will lead Candid in harnessing the precision of data, the power of technology, and the compassion of the social sector to increase our collective ability to do good during this unprecedented time of disruption and need. Sylvester John, chair of Candid’s board of trustees and head of the search committee. Global Development Lab.

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