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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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A Volunteer Hour In U.S. Jumps To $33.49

The NonProfit Times

The value of a volunteer hour in the United States during 2023 was $33.49, up $4.95 The value is estimated from data collected in 2023, the figure illustrates the valuable and significant contributions volunteers make every day to support our communities and nation. per hour, followed closely by Washington state at $40.28.

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Client Spotlight: National Society of Black Engineers

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The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is a student-governed, nonprofit organization headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia with chapters at universities all over the world. Their work impacts over 200,000 professionals and aspiring engineers every year. Background. In 1971, two students–Edward E. Barnette, Jr.

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Embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion during the 2024 Women’s History Month

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Since 1987, the United States has honored women’s ongoing contributions to history, society, and culture. During March 1 – March 31, the United States chooses to remember the accomplishments of women, reflecting on their often-overlooked contributions. March is Women’s History Month. What is Women’s History Month?

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Cloud for Good Certified as Great Place to Work for the 8th Year in A Row

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April 11, 2022 [Asheville, NC] – For the 8 th straight year in the United States , and the very first time in Canada , Cloud for Good has been certified by Great Place to Work. Great Place to Work Certification is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve.

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Value of volunteer time rose nearly 5 percent in 2020

Candid

Independent Sector has announced that the estimated value of a volunteer hour in the United States reached $28.54 Calculated by the University of Maryland's Do Good Institute , the estimate is based on hourly earnings released by the U.S. State-level values range from $13.74 Reprinted from PND. percent, in 2019.

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Philanthropy’s response to the Turkey and Syria earthquake 

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million Turks in temporary shelters and left more than 500,000 Syrians homeless, according to the United Nations. The United Nations also issued an appeal for an additional $1 billion in aid, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development pledged €1.5 million) for relief work in Turkey and €10 million ($10.6

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