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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

The educational goals for the funders in this list include increasing postsecondary and higher learning opportunities, advancing innovation inside the classroom, engaging more students in the arts, and enhancing early childhood development, just to name a few. The education program’s developmental target is the first eight years of life.

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The Five Principles Of Leadership Good Power

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Just as impressive was her personal transformation, having overcome childhood challenges to become one of the world’s most influential business leaders ( Fortune magazine’s #1 Most Powerful Woman three years in a row). The catalyst was a mindset she calls “ good power.”

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Honoring vs Celebrating Mother’s & Father’s Day

Whole Whale

How would you choose to remember your childhood Mother? Instead of : “Get something special for the Mom in your life this holiday.”. Try : “Share a favorite story of how your Mom made a difference in your life”. How could you think about best honor her memory? Connect to the idea rather than the individual.

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How To Lead Using Good Power

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Just as impressive was her personal transformation, having overcome childhood challenges to become one of the world’s most influential business leaders ( Fortune magazine’s #1 Most Powerful Woman three years in a row). The catalyst was a mindset she calls “ good power.”

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Client Spotlight: National Pediatric Cancer Foundation

Qgiv

In 2012, President Barack Obama named September National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness of pediatric cancer. In honor of their life-changing work, we’re highlighting their mission and impact as a way to help raise awareness. Pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children.

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How to Overcome a Victim Mindset in Order to Better Serve Your Nonprofit and Your Community

Bloomerang

These mindsets can be observed and adopted throughout childhood, adolescence, or even adulthood. The Victim thinks life is happening to them. The Thriver is optimistic and has a “doing” mindset; they want to learn, succeed, and take charge of their life. You’ve assumed the role of the author of your life. In short: .

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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

After my high school graduation, I recall sitting on a neighborhood “stoop” one hot summer evening with a group of childhood friends; all of us were on our way to various colleges. We were so excited! One friend turned to me and asked where I was headed; I proudly shared, “Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.”