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[Twitter Takeover] #GivingTuesday: One Day to Make a World of Difference

Nonprofit Tech for Good

It has seen record-breaking engagement at every level of society – from some of the world’s biggest celebrities and influencers to students, volunteers, and everyday givers. Last year alone, online giving on GivingTuesday surpassed $400 Million in the United States.

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November Cause Awareness: National Native American Heritage Month

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Indigenous people and culture have a great impact on our world today from naming conventions to cuisine, and every region of the United States has been influenced by the many American Indian nations and tribes that still live in the country today.

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5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs

Candid

HBCUs have long played a pivotal role in the United States. Grants to HBCUs have deep, broad, and long-lasting impacts on society HBCU staff and student participants in the qualitative research all highlighted that HBCUs’ history and legacy are rooted in creating safe spaces for Black scholars.

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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. My story isn’t unique. But HBCUs are far more than just educational institutions.

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

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Get a free Demo Volunteerism has a long and storied history, in both the United States and the world as a whole. Volunteerism in the United States stems all the way back to the Revolutionary War when civilians chipped in to support the war effort. See why nonprofits love our volunteer management software!

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The Rise Of The Coding Bootcamp

TechImpact

A common criticism of higher learning institutions in the United States is that they do not properly prepare students for their “real world careers.” Students are spending upwards of 4 years preparing for these mysterious, other-wordly jobs, only to finally arrive and be told they’re not properly trained.

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February Cause Awareness: Black History Month

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February is Black History Month in many countries in the United States and Canada, an annual observance dedicated to honoring and acknowledging the valuable contributions of Black people in both nations. Donate to support their mission here.

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