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How Mentorship Can Break Down Racial Divides

Saleforce Nonprofit

As we celebrate Black History Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters will shine a spotlight on the contributions of African-Americans. But now, as the Director of Marketing for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, I have the privilege of telling stories of empowerment and resilience. De Anna and Sharmel are still connected today.

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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

One friend turned to me and asked where I was headed; I proudly shared, “Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.” Not only did I have the good fortune to receive a world-class education, but my learning was steeped in the history and lived experience of Black people. My story isn’t unique. We were so excited!

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From Lost To Loved: Turning Lapsed Donors Into Devoted Donors

Bloomerang

By thanking them quickly and personally, communicating impact, and sharing success stories. 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. But how do we make it memorable? Let them know they were missed!

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How to Use CauseVox for Fraternity and Sorority Fundraisers

CauseVox

We’ll show you some ways you can use our platform to its fullest potential, sharing success stories from Greek organizations just like yours. Pi Kappa Alpha at Tennessee Tech teamed up for the ‘Celebrating Our Past. Highlight success stories of previous recipients to inspire continued support. Building Our Future.’

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Five Winning Attributes of Winning Fundraisers

NonProfit Hub

Major gifts officers have tons of great stories, especially from making in-person calls with rich potential donors. Check out some of these stories from FrontRangeSource. One evening I called a jovial gentleman from Tennessee. The subject turned to my area of study, history. At the end, we’d make our ask.

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Radical Collaboration is Our Best Chance to Fight Climate Change

Saleforce Nonprofit

By now, we all know that July was the hottest month in recorded human history. We’ve seen the heartbreaking news stories over the last few years about how the American West has been ravaged by drought-fueled wildfires. We’ve seen the reports of Arctic glaciers that are melting at an alarming rate. © Steven David Johnson; July 2019.

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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. You talked a little bit about growing up with your grandparents and being close to the earth, but what more is there to the story of what brought you to being an eco-chef and food justice activist? What was the inspiration for the cookbook?