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ESPN names Atlanta Falcons Owner As 2021 Sports Philanthropist of the Year

NonProfit PRO

Blank, the owner of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and MLS' Atlanta United, as 2021 Sports Philanthropist of the Year at the seventh annual Sports Humanitarian Awards in New York City Monday night. The award celebrates those in the sports world who have a positive impact in their communities and throughout the world.

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Cha-Ching: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta

DipJar

Photo: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, Facebook. After having to cancel three of their major events for the year due to COVID-19, BBBS ATL was excited to be able to safely host their annual golf outing, “Bigs Swing Fore Littles”, earlier this month to raise life-impacting funds.

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Philanthropy must prioritize elevating and including Black voices

Candid

To see an impact in our communities, Black nonprofit leaders focus on community care and often do the work ourselves with limited resources. My goal was for students at one middle school in Atlanta to believe that it was possible for them to pursue STEM careers through culturally relevant STEM programming.

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Normalizing seeking support for mental health takes collective action

Candid

Reprinted from The Atlanta Women’s Foundation. Communities, particularly frontline workers and people of color, continue to grapple with the mental health impact of dealing with COVID-related deaths, vaccine hesitancy, and economic uncertainty. Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. United Way of Greater Atlanta.

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ASAE Annual 2023: Trending topics and insights for your association

Nimble AMS

We had the best time seeing you at ASAE Annual 2023 in Atlanta! Association leaders should consider your organization’s mission and define specific actions to amplify your impact. Storytelling is a powerful medium to convey your association’s mission and elevate your impact. Advance your mission.

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Boys and Men of Color program equips organizations to thrive in pandemic and beyond

Candid

Candid’s Boys and Men of Color Executive Director Collaborative Program (BMOC) aims to address these challenges by helping nonprofit leaders leverage their strengths and align existing resources to sustain their programming while increasing collective impact for boys and men of color. Organizations need to tread a fine balance.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

The Brown Foundation aims to support organizations dedicated to ambitious goals, excellence, and exceptional impact. This includes support for premier arts organizations that emphasize diversity in reach and programming, as well as for diverse groups that have the capability to become larger in reach and impact. . Areas served: Texas.

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