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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

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After my high school graduation, I recall sitting on a neighborhood “stoop” one hot summer evening with a group of childhood friends; all of us were on our way to various colleges. Not only did I have the good fortune to receive a world-class education, but my learning was steeped in the history and lived experience of Black people.

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How the Latino Community Foundation Used Learning and Pivoting to Get Better Fundraising Results

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Tell us briefly about the mission of the Latino Community Foundation (purpose, staffing/budget size, and fundraising history). LCF launched its first crowd-funding campaign to raise the visibility of the policy and to help Latino students pay for the application fee and receive affordable legal services to apply for DACA.

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How to Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News

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There are plenty of ordinary happenings that can grab a headline, such as your nonprofit’s annual student art contest or upcoming 5K. A story about your organization’s history, programs, and future goals is unlikely to get picked up by a newspaper, TV station, or digital publication. Step 1: Find Your Story . It’s just too broad.

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7 Ways to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Saleforce Nonprofit

Here are a few ways to learn more about our shared history, Dr. King’s legacy and ways to give back while carrying his legacy forward. You’ve probably heard the phrase “I have a dream” at least some point in your childhood. If it’s been a while since American history class, listen to the whole speech today.

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Client Spotlight: Grambling State University

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In 1974, the addition of graduate programs in early childhood and elementary education gave the school new status and its current name. Grambling also advances the study and preservation of African American history, art, and culture. . One doesn’t have to look far to see the incredible impact GSU has on its students.

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14+ Excellent Nonprofit Annual Reports

Whole Whale

DREAM’s annual report is doing everything right: beautiful images, student stories, and (of course) thanking their donors. We especially love how they paired a full-page image of a student with key stats that support the organization’s overall mission, a mix of showing and telling. Check out the annual report template!

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Ze Frank Takes Over (My) Museum

Museum 2.0

I get excited about a lot of things in my work at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. To recreate childhood photographs. This winter, as part of a museumwide exhibition called Work in Progress , Ze and the virtual army of participants in A Show will take over a gallery of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History.

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