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A Maryland nonprofit’s quest to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers

Candid

Maryland New Directions has helped motivate men and women in the greater Baltimore area find new career opportunities for nearly 50 years. Here are four areas we’re focusing on that have the potential to create lasting, positive change for the workforce—and that may help your organization meet your own hiring needs.

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DipJar Helps Nonprofits Raise Millions in 2021

DipJar

DipJar Helps Nonprofits Raise Millions in 2021. DipJar has helped its customers with an engaging – and contactless – giving platform, which has been put to work by organizations of all types. DipJar is pleased to support the important work being done by charities and nonprofits across the country.”.

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Dip Into Your Heart

DipJar

Pathfinders for Autism (PFA) is a Maryland-based nonprofit that supports and improves the lives of individuals affected by autism. As with so many organizations, Pathfinders felt the need to shift its focus in the face of the pandemic to find new ways to reach and support the community.

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Warrior Canine Connection: A Unique Approach to Mission Based Trauma Recovery

DipJar

We’ve had the opportunity to speak with a few organizations that are focused on supporting our veterans. It was founded by Rick Yount, a social worker focused on helping kids deal with trauma, which was the focus of his master’s thesis. While dogs are helpful, the challenge of recovery can’t be solved one dog at a time.

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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

Candid

Multilateral support for disaster relief and humanitarian aid began soon after the earthquakes with the World Bank releasing $1.78 Disaster relief giving by individuals and family foundations Candid’s Philanthropy News Digest (PND) has been tracking news about support efforts. An estimated 2.2 billion in emergency funds. billion ($1.6

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Following Through on Climate Commitments After COP26

Saleforce Nonprofit

From the Malala Fund to the University of Maryland to LEGO, the momentum for climate-related change is just beginning — led by insights from children, women and girls, engineers, and investors. University of Maryland. We are seeing a changing tide of those who care and are, as a result, getting involved. World Wildlife Fund.

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Guest Post: Things to consider before engaging in corporate employee volunteerism

Twenty Hats

If you connect and give them a great experience there’s potential they’ll come back, and if they keep coming back, maybe, just maybe you’ll be able to gain their trust and eventual financial support. Over time you’ll benefit from their brand, skills or pro-bono services and if you play your cards right, financial support.