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How to find free things: nonprofit students edition 

Candid

As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. As the sector evolves, students aren’t always sure which available resources are the most sound to support our studies. This fall, a year into my master’s program, I started an internship on Candid’s communications team.

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Is the Higher Education Pipeline Shrinking or Just Taking a Nap?

sgEngage

The ongoing conversation about student debt and the value of a college credential exacerbates the issue for higher education institutions. do not feel their education was worth the cost, colleges and universities have to work harder and smarter to recruit, enroll, and retain students.

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“Seeding by ceding”: What we know about the latest group of organizations funded by MacKenzie Scott

Candid

These included higher education institutions with students from underserved communities, arts organizations, and social sector infrastructure organizations. Editor’s note: Scott awarded a grant to Candid.) . Our analysis of Scott’s 2020 grants is available here.) . Organizational size . Conclusion .

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Leveraging Impact through Technology (LIT)

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Today I’m delighted to share the exciting news about the new award we just received from OSEP to build upon Bookshare’s success and significantly improve access for students with disabilities. Bookshare is allowed to serve only students with a legally qualifying print disability per the Chafee Amendment to the Copyright Act.

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We’re 39 percent similar; how can we be exponentially better?

Candid

Project Demographics/Orientation/Status (2 percent). Staff Demographics (Age, Ethnicity, Gender, Immigration Status). MacArthur Foundation and an award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Miscellaneous (3 percent). Corporate Delegation and Oversight, Organizational Structure (5 percent). Organization’s Legal Status.

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The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies

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They walk dogs at your animal shelter, ask for donations on your behalf, and spend their Saturday afternoons tutoring students. Another thing to take into consideration is the demographic and situation you’re trying to find volunteers for. Students make great volunteers! However, some people do. Tap into schools.

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Successful E-Learning – A Roadmap

Gyrus

The benefit of starting from a long time instruction-led situation is that these same instructors know your target demographic, what works for them, and what seems to get swept under the rug. Intrinsically, eLearnings are perfectly suited towards adults and their drive towards learning on their own accord.