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Client Spotlight: Grambling State University

Qgiv

Grambling State University is a public, historically Black university in Grambling, Louisiana. Robinson Museum and is listed on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail. Grambling State University is a member-school of the University of Louisiana System and Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Programs and Impact.

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How You Can Help Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts

Qgiv

Late at night on Sunday August 29th, Hurricane Ida made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane near Port Fourchon, Louisiana. All of New Orleans is without power and an estimated one million people across Louisiana and Missouri are without power. UNICEF USA is collecting donations to aid their partners on the ground in Louisiana.

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Let’s All Pull Together: Reflections from Harambee 2023

Candid

While the research revealed a disappointing reality, it also highlighted opportunities for foundations and HBCUs to work together to make a greater impact. I shared about my great-grandmother, “Lil Mama,” who was born in Louisiana 30 years after the end of slavery and lived until 108. Panelist Dr. Steven E.

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Funding Faith: Raising Money For Religion-Based Organizations

Bloomerang

Nonprofit professionals working in this sector of philanthropy cite a strong belief in their organization’s mission and daily activities as critical to continuing to make an impact, even in challenging times. said Cory Howat, Executive Director of the Catholic Community Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. “We Pandemic Impact.

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Social Media September Tweet Chatting Around the World September 18

Tech Soup

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Noon Central time / 1:00 p.m. Coordinated Universal time Topic: measuring impact on social media. Check out the timeline and topics below and check back as we continue to update it! Nairobi, Kenya 2:00 p.m. East Africa time / midnight Coordinated Universal time Topic: technology for social good.

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Vote for the sessions you want at 11NTC

Amy Sample Ward

Community Driven Social Impact. This session will focus on strategies and tactics to amplify the impact of mission-based programs through community-driven efforts. We’ll address emerging best practices and discuss the associated opportunities and challenges of community-driven strategies.

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Exploring Disaster Philanthropy: Part 2

Connection Cafe

In the case of Louisiana, the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation was set up by Ford Foundation to work with the Red Cross, with the goal of helping more families and directing all funding to nonprofits working on recovery in the area.