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Changing the Narrative for Refugees Through Education

Saleforce Nonprofit

And according to the United Nations, the number of people forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, and human rights abuses has doubled in the past decade to reach 82.4 This program funds the full cost of tuition, accommodation, and living expenses for talented young refugees to access university and technical skill training.

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Let’s All Pull Together: Reflections from Harambee 2023

Candid

As the largest gathering of Black professionals in philanthropy, there were so many powerful sessions, poignant perspectives, spaces for healing, and moments of Black joy at Harambee. Fittingly, the university hosted the session “A Report on Philanthropic Funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities.”

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Money talks: Why tuning into the Giving Pledge matters 

Candid

That’s potentially a lot of philanthropy. Pledgers have convened in past years to informally share perspectives on how best to leverage their philanthropy, but from the outset—and by design—the pledge is only a general affirmation with no rules, no timetables, and no specific expectations.

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Leveraging data to better serve under-resourced communities 

Candid

Individual donors and foundations increasingly view data “ as the fuel for innovation and social change.” Census suggests that Asian Americans have a median household income of $108,700—significantly higher than the national median of $75,580. Based on that, funders may assume that AANHPI populations are universally well off.

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NTEN Celebrates National Volunteer Week: Honoring NTEN Committee Members

NTEN

This week is National Volunteer Week ! The NTEN Editorial Committee is a group of committed professionals that meet monthly to discuss content and strategy for the NTEN: Change Journal , our quarterly digital publication for nonprofit leaders. Jeanne Allen, Program Coordinator, Duke University Nonprofit Management Program.

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

Saleforce Nonprofit

Profound Change Starts With Local Partners. From creating digital learning opportunities and initiatives to protect girls’ mental well-being to securing national funding for education — the Champions we support are driving solutions to girls’ education challenges in their communities. . The game-changing part of Nayla’s platform?

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Who Are The Best Endowment Campaign Prospects For A Local Historic Charity?

Bloomerang

Dear the ghosts are watching, The first thing to understand is, while you and the ghosts think this is a historic mission, the majority of the universe has no idea you even exist. Not to mention the fact that they may have no demonstrated history of philanthropy ! . Think of the universe of prospective donors as concentric circles.

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