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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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Unique Tips for Fundraising Professionals, Live From the 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions

Classy

Jen Shang , co-founder and co-director of the Philanthropy Institute and the world’s first PhD in Philanthropy; Una Osili , Associate Dean for Research & International Programs at the Lilly School of Philanthropy; and Erin Gore , the VP of Development at World Central Kitchen, shared their predictions on the future of the sector. .

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Unique Tips for Fundraising Professionals, Live From the 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions

Classy

Jen Shang , co-founder and co-director of the Philanthropy Institute and the world’s first PhD in Philanthropy; Una Osili , Associate Dean for Research & International Programs at the Lilly School of Philanthropy; and Erin Gore , the VP of Development at World Central Kitchen, shared their predictions on the future of the sector. .

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Philanthropy Cloud Adds New Volunteer Management Capabilities for National Volunteer Week

Saleforce Nonprofit

For this week’s National Volunteer Week, we’re launching the next phase of our partnership with Salesforce.org. This new phase brings thousands of new volunteer opportunities to Philanthropy Cloud , with more being added in real-time as they are created by nonprofits. minutes were spent nattering. Vaccination Volunteering in Phoenix.

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4 bbcon Takeaways for Philanthropic Organizations to Power 2019 Planning

Connection Cafe

Technology is dramatically changing the way we work and live our lives, and the social good community needs to account for this digital transformation that demands increased transparency and also opens new doors. Then, lock in your ticket to bbcon 2019 in Nashville now with discounted rates !

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Get Help in Telling the Story of Your Nonprofit's Impact

Tech Soup

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Orlando, Florida: Microsoft Gives Back: Community, Education, and Philanthropy. Thursday, September 14, 2017. Sunday, September 17, 2017.

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Don’t Fear the Fraudster: Three Ways to Prevent Fraud at Your Nonprofit

Connection Cafe

According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiner’s (ACFE) 2018 Report to the Nations , 9% of occupational fraud cases took place at charitable organizations, resulting in a median loss of $75,000—the lowest of the industries represented in the study. However, these losses can make a tremendous difference for many nonprofits.