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Giving in America: A look at philanthropy’s history and a unique Candid connection

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About a month ago, Candid was tagged in a social media post from someone who had visited the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Specifically, they saw the exhibition Giving in America , which includes one of the first copies of Foundation Directory. Giving in America opened on Giving Tuesday 2016. .

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November Cause Awareness: National Native American Heritage Month

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This important awareness month is dedicated to honoring the contributions of Indigenous American Indians and the history of the country’s first stewards. As part of his goal to create a heritage day for the “First Americans,” he persuaded the Boy Scouts of America to set aside a day for acknowledgment for three years.

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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The National Retail Federation expects online holiday sales in the United States to shatter previous records by reaching at least $218.3 Proceeds benefit the American Civil Liberties Union, a nonprofit that works to defend the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.

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48 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The National Retail Federation expects online holiday sales in the United States to increase 14 percent to $163 billion in 2019. Proceeds benefit the American Civil Liberties Union, a nonprofit that works to defend the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.

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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

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In 1837 Richard Humphreys established the African Institute, now Cheyney University, in Pennsylvania making it the oldest historically Black university in the United States. Over 185 years later, HBCUs continue to be the backbone of Black America. My story isn’t unique. But HBCUs are far more than just educational institutions.

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Elevating Latino Voices: How Nonprofits Can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

The Modern Nonprofit

Understanding Hispanic Heritage Month In the United States, Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual month-long celebration from September 15th to October 15th that honors the culture, contributions, and heritage of Hispanic and Latino Americans. It started as a week-long celebration in 1968 and was expanded to a 30-day period in 1988.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month 2021

Media Cause

Hispanic history is American history. Throughout the years, there have been many notable figures of Spanish-speaking populations and Latin America that have influenced and made strides in education, entertainment, sports, politics, and much more. They are still making history.