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Connecting with Black History Through Community and Nature

Saleforce Nonprofit

That blog grew into Outdoor Afro , a nationwide leadership network helping Black people engage with the outdoors, learn about the Black history of public spaces, and support conservation efforts. What role does unearthing and celebrating Black history play in Outdoor Afro’s mission and work? Just go and experience nature!

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Giving in America: A look at philanthropy’s history and a unique Candid connection

Candid

About a month ago, Candid was tagged in a social media post from someone who had visited the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Rubenstein Curator of Philanthropy at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Why is it important to this history? . Can you tell us about the Foundation Directory book

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Decision-Making Lessons From History

Eric Jacobsen Blog

As seen on Public Television, the book, Decisions , by Robert L. You can use their decision-making skills as guidance at work, in your leadership role, and in your daily life. Some of my favorite decision-making lessons from history and from the book include these: Own your decisions.

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SOS: Save Our Site! How Libraries Can Preserve Local Online History

Tech Soup

Websites, blog posts, social media, online news — all of these are part of your community's history, but all are ephemeral in nature. The Community Webs project is working with partners from Queens Public Library , Cleveland Public Library , and San Francisco Public Library. Register for webinar. spanhidden.

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How to Use Prospect Research to Improve Your Asks: 5 Tips

Achieve

In this guide, we’ll explore the role prospect research can play in solicitation and cover five tips for improving your fundraising asks with data. Common affinity indicators include political contributions, giving histories with your nonprofit, past involvement, and personal connections to board members or other major donors.

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Highlights from Candid’s most popular philanthropic resources in 2023?

Candid

Here we highlight some of the most popular publications from 2023.  Instead, it encourages foundations to start fresh by reassessing how they best live up to their responsibility and promises made to invest private resources for the public good. It explains why philanthropy plays a vital role in addressing today’s climate crisis.

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The Critical Role of Healthcare Philanthropy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Connection Cafe

All of us have an important role to play even if it is primarily staying at home to flatten the curve. In many communities, it has left the public confused – how could a hospital or health system lay off employees – or close – in the middle of a pandemic ? . The Foundation’s Role in the Crisis .

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