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Let’s All Pull Together: Reflections from Harambee 2023

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Here are some of my reflections and top takeaways from the conference. Panelists discussed the critical role of HBCUs in uplifting Black communities and explored new research on the disparately uneven philanthropic support for these institutions. We also indulged in self-care at Harambee by having so much fun.

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Cloud for Good is the Salesforce.org Nonprofit Consulting Partner of the Year

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Representatives from Cloud for Good received the award in person at the Salesforce.org Unite Partners Summit 2022 in Puerto Rico. . Cloud for Good remains the only Salesforce.org partner in the ecosystem to receive the Nonprofit Consulting Partner award since the category’s inception in 2019. .

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5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs

Candid

HBCUs have long played a pivotal role in the United States. foundations steadily decreased their support of HBCUs, in terms of both percentage of total giving and grant dollars awarded. The number of large foundations awarding grants to HBCUs also decreased during this time. In fact, large U.S.

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Community foundations: Resilience in tough economic times 

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While 2022 total assets and fundraising didn’t keep pace with 2021 levels, they were still significantly higher than 2020 totals, reflecting a long-term pattern of growth overall. 2022 grantmaking hits record high In addition, in spite of these declines, the community foundations in the survey collectively awarded $14.8

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How Culture Makes Cloud for Good a Great Place to Work

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The Best Small & Medium Workplaces award is based on an analysis of survey responses from more than 280,000 current employees. This award brings me great joy, as it is a testament to our company’s commitment to ensuring our staff and our culture are second to none, even as we continue to grow year over year. .”

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Investigating and Improving the Questions You Ask Grantees

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Back in the mid-2010s, I served as chair of the selection committee for the Washington, DC region’s biggest award recognizing excellence in nonprofit management. Your application should reflect an awareness of these changes, otherwise you might come across as indifferent to the shifts in society and the sector. Take it out.

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

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Ensure your marketing, website, and social media appeal to a broad audience and reflect an ever-changing student population. Adapting to demographic and economic changes will be crucial for higher education to continue fulfilling its role as a catalyst for societal progress and individual advancement. What makes you stand out?