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5 Things Colleges Can Do Right Now to Impact Fall 2024 Enrollment

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The ongoing FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) delays have left students with less time to compare financial aid offers and make a college decision than in a typical year. There is no doubt about it—students are confused, and they are questioning whether college is obtainable without financial help.

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The End of Expertise and How Associations Must Adapt

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This translates into the negative national narrative that college isn’t worth it. At a time when higher education is facing public funding cuts, changing demographics and a challenging student debt environment, institutions are facing an uphill battle to sustain enrollments and stay relevant.

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To Complete or Not to Complete?

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

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When most of us think of arts and culture nonprofits, the biggest names come easily to mind. Since then, student enrollment has quintupled, the budget—including scholarship grants—tripled, and outreach activities expanded through valuable community partnerships. The Smithsonian. But Ballet Lubbock is just getting started.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

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The educational goals for the funders in this list include increasing postsecondary and higher learning opportunities, advancing innovation inside the classroom, engaging more students in the arts, and enhancing early childhood development, just to name a few. Areas served: Worldwide. Carnegie Corporation of New York. The Kresge Foundation.

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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: National Wildlife Federation

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Organization: National Wildlife Federation. For National Wildlife Federation’s Twitter, I have two incredibly amazing helpers: Kristin Johnson and Kevin Coyle. I think having an open mind, being relevant, authentic, transparent and willing to experiment are things that are important to social media practitioners.

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Bright Idea: Create Fun School Fundraisers at Just the Right Time

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Communities in Schools of Central Texas is a nonprofit that works to prevent students from dropping out of school. In addition to providing individual student support, they work to ensure school environments are safe and inclusive for all students. What They Did. Ensure your mission is front and center.

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