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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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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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[FREE WEBINAR] How NGOs Worldwide Can Use Digital Storytelling to Attract U.S. Donors

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Presented by: Elizabeth Ngonzi , Adjunct Faculty at New York University Center for Global Affairs and Former CEO of Afrika Tikkun USA. Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Time: 1pm EST / 10am PST. charitable giving in 2018 was $428 billion, yet most international organizations are unaware about how the U.S.

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COVID-19 Response Guide for Public Health Officials

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Available Now: covid-local.org Visionlink's data science partner, Talus Analytics, has been working with the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) Bio team, the Center for Global Development, and the Georgetown University Center for Global Health Science and Security to create an authoritative guide for COVID-19 response.

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Black leadership and Black experiences in the social sector

Candid

First report: Funding to HBCUs For our first publication, ABFE and Candid decided to focus on a specific aspect of Black leadership—historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). In May 2023, we released Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities.

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Should Universities Fear Millennial Alumni?

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For schools, alumni departments and university foundations, this research is nothing short of eye opening. More than 13 million Millennials in the United States have at least a four-year degree. Do universities find difficulty raising money from young alumni because of faulty tactics? The key is to learn.

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Should Universities Fear Millennial Alumni?

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For schools, alumni departments and university foundations, this research is nothing short of eye opening. More than 13 million Millennials in the United States have at least a four-year degree. Do universities find difficulty raising money from young alumni because of faulty tactics? The Millennial Alumni Study.