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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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How Mentorship Can Break Down Racial Divides

Saleforce Nonprofit

I received a full academic scholarship to Jackson State in Mississippi, a historically black university with an accredited journalism department. But now, as the Director of Marketing for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, I have the privilege of telling stories of empowerment and resilience. That was long before Oprah.

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Servant Leadership In Action

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own. Maxwell Marshall Goldsmith Stephen M.

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How to Use CauseVox for Fraternity and Sorority Fundraisers

CauseVox

We’ll show you some ways you can use our platform to its fullest potential, sharing success stories from Greek organizations just like yours. Pi Kappa Alpha at Tennessee Tech teamed up for the ‘Celebrating Our Past. One popular event that has taken the Greek community by storm is the lip sync battle.

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From Lost To Loved: Turning Lapsed Donors Into Devoted Donors

Bloomerang

By thanking them quickly and personally, communicating impact, and sharing success stories. Check out this great lapsed donor thank you card from the University of Tennessee: Re-engaging lapsed donors is more than a task; it’s an opportunity to strengthen the foundation of our nonprofit community.

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The Definitive Book On Servant Leadership

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own. Maxwell Marshall Goldsmith Stephen M.

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Servant Leadership In Action

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Edited by Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell , Servant Leadership in Action , includes the personal stories from some of the most well-respected authorities on leadership: Patrick Lencioni John C. Each of the 44 stories/chapters stands strong on its own. Maxwell Marshall Goldsmith Stephen M.