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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

Prior to the Civil War, the education of Black Americans was prohibited in most states and discouraged in others, leaving many Black communities without access to the educational resources to build quality lives, much less wealth. One friend turned to me and asked where I was headed; I proudly shared, “Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.”

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Give It Forward with The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee - Community Foundation

AFP Blog

Give It Forward with The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee - Community Foundation : December 7, 2011 through January 5, 2012, we’re asking you to remember an experience of charitable or personal giving that was meaningful, joyful or touching. Or, just tell us what giving means to you. Every Thursday (Dec.

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How Mentorship Can Break Down Racial Divides

Saleforce Nonprofit

But now, as the Director of Marketing for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, I have the privilege of telling stories of empowerment and resilience. There are 230+ Big Brother Big Sisters agencies located in 5,000 communities in all 50 states. To learn how you can volunteer and get involved in your community, visit www.bbbs.org.

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Servant Leadership In Action

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own. Maxwell Marshall Goldsmith Stephen M.

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The Definitive Book On Servant Leadership

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own. Maxwell Marshall Goldsmith Stephen M.

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Roundtree Announces Collaboration with Mission Increase

Roundtree

Mission Increase (MI) of Portland, Oregon and Roundtree Agency of Chattanooga, Tennessee announced today they have entered into a formal collaboration as part of Mission Multiply, MI’s initiative to help nonprofit organizations clarify their story and improve their donor communications. . About Mission Increase.

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Get Help in Telling the Story of Your Nonprofit's Impact

Tech Soup

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story. Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin: How to Tell Your Nonprofit Story with Spark.