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$370 Million In AmeriCorps Grants Available

The NonProfit Times

AmeriCorps, the national service program that annually matches volunteers with community needs across the country, will award grants totaling more than $370 million to nonprofit and faith-based organizations spanning the public and private sectors for the upcoming fiscal year. million to help pay for college or to pay back student loans.

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How to find free things: nonprofit students edition 

Candid

As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. As the sector evolves, students aren’t always sure which available resources are the most sound to support our studies. This fall, a year into my master’s program, I started an internship on Candid’s communications team.

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Commitment to funding Native self-determination 

Candid

Carefully listening to needs and wants has allowed us to build strong relationships and fund impactful grants. Trust was built through efforts to understand the history of those we serve, respecting cultures and norms, supporting unique needs in each community, and aligning our grants to their values and priorities. Lessons learned .

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Supercharge Your Intern Program: 18 Proven Assignment Ideas Across Marketing, Data, & More

Whole Whale

Handwritten updates DonorsChoose.org is known for their epic handwritten notes from students. Google Ad Grant account management The Google Ad Grant is part of the Google.com/nonprofits program offering $10k/month in search ads. This grant is a use-it-or-lose-it system making the risk low that an intern will “waste” money.

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Bonterra Homepage

Bonterra

Read their story on Driving ROI: A business case for case management solution for nonprofit organizations Impact Powered by: Program Management Human services Nonprofits Public agencies Coordinating social services Student ACES for Leadership Student ACES for Leadership reached new heights with Bonterra’s Jumpstart program.

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What is Corporate Giving? The Ultimate Guide to Earning More

Nonprofits Source

Certain corporate giving programs like volunteer grants encourage employees to volunteer with nonprofits. As a result, nonprofits not only earn money from the volunteer grants but also gain a new base of dedicated volunteers. Volunteer grants function very similarly to matching gifts. More volunteer sign-ups. New partnerships.

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

These issues include climate-related disasters, diseases, poverty, and other problems that present major roadblocks to peace and prosperity. Businesses often promote corporate volunteerism among their employees by offering paid time off to volunteer or volunteer grants. Anyone with an internet connection can be a virtual volunteer.

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