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Centralizing Communications with the University of Massachusetts Amherst + Salesforce Marketing Cloud

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Founded in 1863 as a land-grant university, the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) has remained unwavering in its commitment to social change and creating a better world. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Guide, making it one of the most improved institutions among top tier public universities in America.

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[Breaking News] An Extraordinary Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits To Preserve Local Journalism

Bloomerang

Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. What’s the problem? Press Forward seeks to stop and reverse that trend.

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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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Alumni giving’s growing relationship with high-profile, big money donors 

Candid

colleges and universities jumped by 10.2% , amounting to $13.5 Whether you’re a development officer at a university, a nonprofit partnering with a local college, or a grateful alumnus seeking to give back, today’s changing landscape of alumni giving will likely impact you. Griffin, gave Harvard University a $300 million gift.

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5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs

Candid

For every $100 foundations give to an Ivy League school, how many dollars do you think foundations give to a historically Black college and university (HBCU)? Candid and ABFE partnered to create and publish Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities.

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Jury Is Out On Philanthropy And Medical Debt

The NonProfit Times

There are reasons to be optimistic about the benefits of medical debt relief,” wrote the authors. Debt relief in non-medical contexts — including student loans, credit cards, mortgages, and bankruptcy — has been shown to reduce financial distress, increase earnings, and improve mental health.

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How Malala Fund’s Innovative Grantmaking is Revolutionizing Education for Girls

Saleforce Nonprofit

For many students, these school closures could mean the end of their formal education. To mitigate the impacts of this pandemic on girls and secure a better future, we’ve found that supporting locally-led initiatives works best. Profound Change Starts With Local Partners. This is especially true for girls.