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5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs

Candid

Despite being historically underfunded, these institutions have been essential in educating Black people, developing leaders, and addressing inequality. Little has been known about how philanthropy has—or hasn’t—supported them, until now. In addition to providing a top-tier education, HBCUs accept and acknowledge students’ identities.

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BIPOC Leadership Challenges: 26 Tips To Increase Accessibility Across The Nonprofit Sector

Bloomerang

we all know nonprofits rely on a combination of government grants, philanthropic donations, and earned income to support their operations. BIPOC leaders may face additional barriers to success, such as discrimination, bias, and lack of support from within the sector. Educational challenges faced by inner-city communities in the U.S.

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PowerMyLearning: Free Online Education Games and Videos for Nonprofits and Libraries

Tech Soup

It often surprises people when I mention that education accounts for fully one-fifth of nonprofit activity , second only to human services. Of course libraries are all about education in its various forms. An educator can assign “Playlists” of activities to students based on school curriculum or specific student needs.

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6 Ways to Keep Corporate Partners Engaged During COVID-19

Classy

Businesses are able to help nonprofits fill financial gaps when donations have waned, and nonprofits have helped businesses find ways to actively support their communities during the public health crisis. This demonstrates a shared commitment to your partnership where both sides are available to support one another through hard times.

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How to Keep Donors Engaged Using Emerging Technologies

Cloud 4 Good

Pencils of Promise (PoP) was founded in October 2008 to help build safe and healthy learning environments for young children worldwide. Founder Adam Braun started the organization with a dream of creating educational infrastructure in the communities that need it most and a deposit of just $25.

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How can diversity, equity and inclusion strategies help nonprofits stay relevant?

ASU Lodestar Center

With an attempt nonetheless, you begin to explain in English your needs and the struggles that your community is facing with the hopes of receiving useful support. She collaborates with others to provide opportunities for, and access to, daily physical activity, high-quality, nutritious school food and effective health education.

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It’s time for your association to go back to school

Nimble AMS

Trailhead is an online learning environment. It offers developers and administrators a guided learning path through the key features of Salesforce using a series of interactive, online tutorials. Trailhead Academy – where you can learn directly from Salesforce experts. And, it’s free!