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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

Prior to the Civil War, the education of Black Americans was prohibited in most states and discouraged in others, leaving many Black communities without access to the educational resources to build quality lives, much less wealth. One friend turned to me and asked where I was headed; I proudly shared, “Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.”

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Cloud for Good Partners with Western Michigan University for Salesforce Apprenticeship Program

Cloud 4 Good

March 11, 2022 [Asheville, NC] – Today Cloud for Good announced Western Michigan University (WMU) as the latest higher education institution partner for the Talent for Good apprenticeship program. Cloud for Good is proud to welcome Western Michigan University as a Talent for Good partner,” said Founder and CEO Tal Frankfurt. “WMU

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People Want To Belong To Your Nonprofit’s Community

Bloomerang

A wise boss once told me: “ A community is defined by caring for its members. One of the things you are responsible for as a development professional is building and nurturing community. Let’s focus, head-on, on the impact you have on the philanthropists who choose to commune with you. Otherwise, it’s just a zip code.”

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Cloud for Good Partners with the Community College of Rhode Island to Create Salesforce Apprenticeship Program

Cloud 4 Good

December 15, 2021 [Asheville, NC] – Cloud for Good, a consulting firm delivering Salesforce solutions to higher education and nonprofit clients, has announced the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) as their latest partner in the Talent for Good apprenticeship program. About Cloud for Good.

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

.orgSource

Bell is an associate professor of industrial and organizational psychology at DePaul University. It’s not difficult to evaluate when someone has the right background and experience to do a job. It’s helpful to outline cultural norms and values in the job description. When the first crew of astronauts departs for Mars, Suzanne T.

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St. Patrick’s Cathedral: A Storied Institution Finding Way to Support the Community

DipJar

It is a great example of a storied institution finding new ways to support the community it serves and provide new ways – including DipJar – for the community to support its good work. Past positions included Temple University, Fordham University, and SUNY Buffalo. This is a job like no other,” he told us.

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A Remedy For The Universal Occupational Hazard.

VisionLink

No matter who you are, or your job title, or job responsibilities we all suffer from one universal occupational hazard - Tunnel Vision! This Community of Practice intentionally removes itself from the ‘rat race’ once a year. You need to focus, to keep your head-down, working - working -working.