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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

Yet, there has been little research conducted into the private philanthropic support of HBCUs. One friend turned to me and asked where I was headed; I proudly shared, “Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.” We were so excited! She responded, “Hmm, I am going to Boston University. My story isn’t unique.

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How Mentorship Can Break Down Racial Divides

Saleforce Nonprofit

A Life-Changing Relationship I made a point to find mentors — other Black reporters and anchors I still call on for advice today. It’s funny to think, my life could have taken a different turn had I believed that person. Meeting my mentee (we call them ‘Littles’) changed my life. Sharmel made such an impact on my life.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

Today’s funder list focuses on nonprofits supporting the environment and conservation efforts. It brings together foundations and funds that are primarily dedicated to support or have a significant program to support those organizations. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Cleveland Foundation. Areas served: US.

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From Lost To Loved: Turning Lapsed Donors Into Devoted Donors

Bloomerang

If you stop communicating with a donor in their last five years of life, or at minimum, the last two, the loss rate of their planned gifts goes to 50%. Rather than sending a member renewal to lapsed donors with a 20+ year history of gifts, The Audubon Society of Rhode Island gave these long-time members a free one-year membership.

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How to Use CauseVox for Fraternity and Sorority Fundraisers

CauseVox

Pi Kappa Alpha at Tennessee Tech teamed up for the ‘Celebrating Our Past. You can even give the levels names that are related to your fraternity or sorority’s traditions, symbols, and history, as illustrated below. Building Our Future.’ No, not those pledges, I’m talking about financial pledges.

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Bryant Terry: Eco-chef, Food Justice Activist, Author of Vegan Soul Kitchen

Have Fun - Do Good

I grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and both sets of my grandparents came from rural Mississippi. I often tell people that if you have them in your community, tap into local farms, farmers markets, and community supported agriculture. Well, it's important in my own life to always think about how am I making change personally?

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Nonprofit CRM Trends Plus How to Choose an eCRM - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

The best arent afraid to share brand, content and promotion with their supporters. For a long time nonprofits havent had much choice in their database solutions, and the choices theyve been given have been proprietary and closed.which makes life for point solutions like Artez difficult. The best measure a lot (but not too much).