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Celebrating Black history and Black futures

Candid

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas learned that they had in fact been granted their freedom in 1863 and had spent two additional years in bondage at the hands of exploitative plantation owners. When we talk about history, we always say we teach the past while we teach the future.

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The Sit-Ins: A Story of Creative and Strategic Struggle

DipJar

It serves — in Tyler’s words, as a “teaching landmark” — but one that goes beyond the initial instance to explore discrimination in many other forms. These have been developed with the Center’s chief executive officer, John Swaine, and principal scholar, Will Harris of the University of Pennsylvania. . Martin Luther King, Jr.

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

Tech Soup

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Facebook Advertising for Nonprofits. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Bagels and Bytes — Allegheny. O'Fallon, Missouri: Learn How to Apply for a $10,000 per Month Google AdWords Grant. O'Fallon, Missouri: Learn How to Apply for a $10,000 per Month Google AdWords Grant. Washington, D.C.:

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QuickBooks 2013 Made Easy for Nonprofits — Upcoming Webinar on February 28

Tech Soup

Since 2000, Gregg has been teaching QuickBooks seminars around the country for various groups and is considered to be an expert on the program. Gregg is also teaching a live seminar designed exclusively for nonprofit organizations in Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania in March and April. More About QuickBooks Made Easy.

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Training Nonprofit Staff & Volunteers Effectively in 5 Steps

Get Fully Funded

On the other hand, new grant opportunities came to light, and if you were good at identifying them, you made your case to individual donors. For example, if you relied on income from personally interacting with customers, such as ticketed events, shows, and stores, you had major adjustments. Some went virtual, and others simply closed.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Women’s Empowerment Organizations

Bloomerang

The following organizations currently offer grant and funding opportunities for women and/or accept letters of inquiry or proposals. Amber Grant Foundation. Amber Grant Foundation. Historically for female entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant can now be awarded to female-led nonprofit organizations with vision and passion.

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2021 Funding & Grant Resources For Women’s Empowerment Organizations

Kindful

The following organizations currently offer grant and funding opportunities for women and/or accept letters of inquiry or proposals. Amber Grant Foundation. Amber Grant Foundation. Historically for female entrepreneurs, the Amber Grant can now be awarded to female-led nonprofit organizations with vision and passion.