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[Breaking News] An Extraordinary Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits To Preserve Local Journalism

Bloomerang

Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. What’s the problem? Press Forward seeks to stop and reverse that trend.

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Unlocking change: Free access to Candid’s nonprofit resources

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That’s why we freely share our expertise with the sector through a variety of channels: Live and on-demand trainings : Learn about a range of topics from starting a nonprofit to proposal writing, management, governance, sustainability, and transparency. Get started today to explore Candid’s wealth of free nonprofit resources.

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To Complete or Not to Complete?

sgEngage

The motivating factors that prompt students to enroll in a community college are as varied and diverse as their academic and socio-economic backgrounds. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics , only thirteen percent of all community college students complete by earning a degree or credential in two years.

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Is the Higher Education Pipeline Shrinking or Just Taking a Nap?

sgEngage

The ongoing conversation about student debt and the value of a college credential exacerbates the issue for higher education institutions. do not feel their education was worth the cost, colleges and universities have to work harder and smarter to recruit, enroll, and retain students.

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Symantec Donation Safeguards Computer Labs for Students

Tech Soup

is a nonprofit educational and vocational training organization that has been working with local at-risk populations since 2009. Smooth Transition's life skills development and educational training increase levels of employability. It also costs students the ability to complete their work. Smooth Transition, Inc.,

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Ending the Cycle of Poverty With Access to Quality Education

Saleforce Nonprofit

A school dropout, at 17 he found a job at a local cinema, working his way up to managing director of distribution at 20th Century Fox (Australia). CCF has transformed the lives of thousands of children by delivering high-quality education, leadership training, and support programs. We support students from kindergarten to university.

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Key Challenges Facing Arts And Culture Nonprofits, And How A Texas Ballet Overcomes Them

Bloomerang

Since then, student enrollment has quintupled, the budget—including scholarship grants—tripled, and outreach activities expanded through valuable community partnerships. Nick underscores the transformative impact on students: “Our students gain confidence and discipline through dance training just like in sports.

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