Remove Africa Remove Foundation Remove Program Remove Retention
article thumbnail

Philanthropy Delivers New Promise of Quality Education for All

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The Forum, which has been bringing philanthropists as well as political and social sector leaders from around the world to Silicon Valley since 2001, hosted the Presidents of two foundations: Robert Gallucci of the MacArthur Foundation and Reeta Roy of The MasterCard Foundation. This is where philanthropy comes in.

Education 164
article thumbnail

The Power of Sport in Changing the World

Saleforce Nonprofit

By: Sean Fitzpatrick, Chair, Laureus Sport for Good Foundation and Chair, Laureus World Sports Academy; former Captain of the New Zealand All Blacks. Since 2000, the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation has used the power of sport to change the lives of over 6.5 36,333 improved their attendance, engagement, and retention in education.

Change 80
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

NTEN Celebrates National Volunteer Week: Honoring NTEN Committee Members

NTEN

Points of Light, the organization that established this program in 1974, says "National Volunteer Week is about taking action and encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change – discovering and actively demonstrating their collective power to make a difference.". Sophia Guevara, Independent.

NTEN 63
article thumbnail

Why Engaging Your Volunteers Will Help Your NPO Thrive

NonProfit Hub

However, for one volunteer at The HALO Foundation , it is the perfect way to recognize her contributions to the organization. HALO, which works with disadvantaged youth in Missouri and Africa, gives this award as part of a handful of awards at an annual happy hour to honor the volunteers. “We So we really are looking for the best fit.

NPO 28
article thumbnail

Donors and “Marchers”: Build an Equitable Following With Major and Small Donors

Qgiv

For the past 26 years, she has contributed organizational and individual value as a thought leader, manager, author, mentor, coach and consultant throughout the United States, and in selected projects in Africa and Central America. Ask them if they’d be willing to let other like-minded people to know about your nonprofit and its programs.

Donor 98
article thumbnail

How Showing Donors the ROI Will Boost Your Fundraising

NonProfit Hub

They may give because of a foundation’s proximity, or because they feel moved by the cause. The transparency of this information allows everyone in your organization to stay on the same page—management, development directors, program directors, the board, etc. For example: Program Efficiency. Why is this important?

ROI 65