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The Gifted Children

NonProfit Quarterly

“Still, I must prepare for the children’s kobake ”—the ceremonial forging of the link in the chain that would bind them to the Kwakw a k a ‘wakw Nation, to its people, to its land, to its history. she pondered, “these children, who are not of our blood. They have played with our children, learned from our adults.

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Strategic Fundraising For Small Arts + Culture Nonprofits

Bloomerang

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. The arts are important to modern culture and society, yet competition from other causes can encroach on the ability of your nonprofit to raise funds.

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New Data on Racial Justice Grants Should Alarm—and Motivate—Education Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Like an earthquake is the sudden culmination of years of building tension, the dramatic shifts in America’s racial and education justice landscape over the last decade emerged from trends long preceding it. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics tells us that as of 2021, public school students in the U.S.

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Can Racial “Affinity Classes” Bridge Educational Gaps?

NonProfit Quarterly

The goal of the program is to increase the educational performance of students of color. And they are being outperformed consistently,” Monique Parsons, vice president of ETHS’s board of education told the Wall Street Journal this November. Our Black students are, for lack of a better word…at the bottom, consistently still.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. The arts and culture focus areas in this list include performing arts, artists, art education programs, museums, visual arts, and beyond. Start small and work your way out.

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Isabella Khalili Joins Nonprofit Leadership Center As New Program Operations Manager

NonProfit Leadership Center

Isabella Perello Khalili Isabella says her passion to serve vulnerable children and help them reach their potential in life is what initially drove her to work in the nonprofit sector. Originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Isabella came to the United States to pursue higher education at the University of South Florida.

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Leveraging AI in Social Work: A Pathway to Empowering Vulnerable Populations

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

In this section, let’s explore how AI can revolutionize social work practices in three key areas: elder care, mental health support for veterans, and education for children on the autism spectrum. This tailored approach can help all children thrive in educational settings and develop the skills they need to succeed in life.

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