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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

Panelists discussed the critical role of HBCUs in uplifting Black communities and explored new research on the disparately uneven philanthropic support for these institutions. While the research revealed a disappointing reality, it also highlighted opportunities for foundations and HBCUs to work together to make a greater impact.

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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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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.

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The Art of Petition Delivery

Care2

In this webinar you''ll learn how to use petition signatures to: Impact decision makers. Molly Connors – Director of Nonprofit Services, Care2 Molly learned first hand the power of having a ready and dedicated list of supporters to turn to during her many years with PBS. Gain media exposure. Engage your members.

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Ushahidi Develops Innovative Tools for Nonprofits and Others Working to Benefit the Public

Tech Soup

One of TechSoup's less-known areas of work has been to support and promote the work of other tech-for-good organizations, like Ushahidi in Kenya. The Louisiana Bucket Brigade (LABB), for instance, has used Ushahidi to document the impacts of oil spills and other petrochemical pollution on human health and the environment.

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