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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

Prior to the Civil War, the education of Black Americans was prohibited in most states and discouraged in others, leaving many Black communities without access to the educational resources to build quality lives, much less wealth. One friend turned to me and asked where I was headed; I proudly shared, “Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.”

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Leveraging data to better serve under-resourced communities 

Candid

Forward-looking nonprofit organizations know that leveraging data is key to determining where a community’s unmet needs are, securing resources to address those needs, and advocating for more effective policies. Based on that, funders may assume that AANHPI populations are universally well off.

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How can small nonprofits be successful in strategic human resources management?

ASU Lodestar Center

The nonprofit sector is built on human resources (HR): the energy, efficiency and passion of its employees. Strategic human resources management (SHRM) is a fundamental factor in making the best use of these resources. But nonprofit leaders at all levels can still pursue SHRM systems, even with limited time and resources.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

To assist in the arduous grant research process, I’ve created this list of grant resources and funders according to a specific funding focus area: education. . The National Education Association Foundation is a national nonprofit and philanthropic organization based in Washington, DC. International Paper Foundation.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

In this post, I’ll share funding and grant resources for nonprofits involved in the education sector. The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of “awesome in the universe,” mostly through providing $1,000 micro-grants. Our grants are awarded to schools, local music programs, and national music programs.”.

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A Worthy Read: National Education Technology Plan

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I just finished reading the National Education Technology Plan , and I can recommend it to anyone interested in the future of technology in American education. These kinds of plans can be impenetrable, but I found this one quite readable and understandable.

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Forum One Honored With 11 Vega Awards

Forum One

The Vega Awards acknowledge those who create and continually expand the digital universe. Natural Resources Defense Council Gold – Website & Mobile Sites – Environmental Awareness The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has been working since 1970 to safeguard the earth. Congressional Districts.

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