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Giving in America: A look at philanthropy’s history and a unique Candid connection

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About a month ago, Candid was tagged in a social media post from someone who had visited the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Specifically, they saw the exhibition Giving in America , which includes one of the first copies of Foundation Directory. Giving in America opened on Giving Tuesday 2016. .

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November Cause Awareness: National Native American Heritage Month

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November is National Native American Heritage Month! This important awareness month is dedicated to honoring the contributions of Indigenous American Indians and the history of the country’s first stewards. However, a national acknowledgement didn’t emerge until J.C. President Gerald R.

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Celebrating Black history and Black futures

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While recently recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, Black people have long celebrated the historical importance of Juneteenth. This blog provides a brief overview of Juneteenth and the role that HBCUs have played as guardians of Black history and Black futures. . Looking back at the history of Juneteenth and HBCUs.

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Connecting with Black History Through Community and Nature

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In 2009, Rue Mapp started a blog to share her experience participating in outdoor recreation activities as a Black woman in America. That blog grew into Outdoor Afro , a nationwide leadership network helping Black people engage with the outdoors, learn about the Black history of public spaces, and support conservation efforts.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month 2021

Media Cause

Hispanic history is American history. Throughout the years, there have been many notable figures of Spanish-speaking populations and Latin America that have influenced and made strides in education, entertainment, sports, politics, and much more. They are still making history. National Hispanic Institute.

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Will Give Local America Be The Largest Crowd Funding Event in History?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: Give Local America , powered by Kimbia’s technology, is an effort to coordinate giving days on one platform. Last year, Give Local America raised more than $53 million from more than 306,000 gifts in 2014. Give Local America emphasizes small, local nonprofits. 5) National PR. 1) #iGiveLocal.

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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

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The National Retail Federation expects online holiday sales in the United States to shatter previous records by reaching at least $218.3 Proceeds benefit Amnesty International, a nonprofit that works for the human rights of all people – no matter who they are or where they are. 19) National Wildlife Federation Store :: shopnwf.org.

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