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November Cause Awareness: National Native American Heritage Month

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Elliott-High Eagle, a Cherokee Indian, created the first official week of awareness and recognition for American Indian and Alaska natives in October 1976. College students who are Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian can apply for the fellowship, which they can put towards their education. President Gerald R.

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Streamline Your Charity Golf Tournament with Software Solutions

Greater Giving

It fosters community, raises awareness for your cause, and most importantly, generates significant donations. Take a page out of the Employee Assistance Fund (EAF) of Alaska Airlines ‘ playbook. But how can you manage all the moving parts without drowning in paperwork and spreadsheets?

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Building evidence and innovating programs to reduce disparities in children’s well-being 

Candid

National scores ranged from 386 for Black children, 418 for American Indian or Alaska Native children, and 452 for Hispanic children, to 612 for children of two or more races, 697 for white children, and 771 for Asian and Pacific Islander children. Enabling young people to attain this level of education is key to ensuring that the U.S.

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Fighting for a cause

ASU Lodestar Center

My internship took place at Fairbanks Youth Advocates in Fairbanks, Alaska. I was in Alaska for the summer as an AmeriCorps Summer Crew Leader. There weren’t many options in Alaska, so I had to expand my search. I recently completed a nonprofit internship, and it was a very difficult and challenging experience. and Canada.

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What does a Purpose-Driven Company Look Like?

Saleforce Nonprofit

For example, at the heart of Alaska Airlines is a sense of stewardship for the people and places it serves. To fly greener, the company is tackling the air pollution caused by commercial aircraft. So far, Alaska has reduced its emissions by more than 35% per passenger mile since 2004.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

Alaska Conservation Foundation. Grants will be awarded to nonprofit organizations across Middle Tennessee serving a wide range of causes, including: animal welfare, arts and humanities, conservation and preservation, environment, education, employment and training, health and human services, housing, and economic and community development.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Serving The LGBTQ+ Community

Bloomerang

Pride Foundation provides critical funding to the community organizations that are actively addressing the needs of and expanding opportunities for LGBTQ+ people in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Areas served: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington. PFund Foundation. Areas served: New York City.

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