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SUNY Cortland Sport Management Remember when you were a student in the Sport Management Department? The class work, practicum, experiential learning, and relationships that were created. We are trying to give our students valuable experience at world class events through experiential experiences. Your donation will go directly to these activities. We are starting a fundraising challenge for everyone to be part of the challenge to raise the most funds for our department. The event is Giving Tuesday, November 28th, 2023. We are proposing that if you are an alumni, we suggest that you include your graduation year in the donation. For example, if you graduated in 2015 you should include 15 in your donation, such as $10.15, $100.15, or $100,000.15 There will be a class recognition on display in the Sport Management office identifying the class that contributes the most during Giving Tuesday, as well as a plaque showing the winners by year. Please share with your classmates. To give: https://lnkd.in/gCsyAmce

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Many of CISA's underrepresented students in humanities and interdisciplinary studies majors require financial assistance to finish their degrees. Whether it's money to help with books, housing, tuition, research or pursuing unpaid internships — your generosity can make a meaningful impact on our students, setting them up for success for years to come. Your donation, of any amount, will be matched up to $15,000 in additional student support and bring us even closer to endowing CISA's Interdisciplinary Humanities Scholarship, enabling us to offer it every semester in perpetuity! All funds will be deposited with the ASU Foundation for A New American University, a nonprofit organization that exists to support Arizona State University (ASU). Gifts in support of ASU are subject to foundation policies and fees. In the event that funds raised reach $25,000, gifts will be permanently endowed. Your gift may be considered a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of charitable contributions. Click to give and learn more:  https://lnkd.in/g-R5wJ59 #Scholarships #Interdisciplinary #Education #College #CISAasu #ArizonaStateUniversity #BeIntegrative

Friends and colleagues, in 2021, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation recognized that traditional scholarship application timelines, including our own, didn't help students who were facing an urgent need that threatened their ability to complete their academic or trade programs. At that time, we started the Emergency Scholarship Fund, which helps students at critical junctures get the financial support they need while connecting them to our general scholarship resources for more sustainable future support. Half-completing a program doesn't offer much benefit in this world, especially with the accumulation of loan debt and heavy attention to credentials. All year long, this scholarship seeks to address the gap to keep students on track--and it's not limited to universities; colleges, trade programs, and certifications are all supported. Whether it's an overdue tuition bill, a testing fee, textbook costs, course fees to maintain professional licensure, or something else, this fund can help. We've received national recognition for this program and are actively fundraising for it during the month of April, as a generous donor has offered a match of $50,000. Please consider donating to help us raise $100,000--or at least introduce your local community foundation to this innovative model. https://lnkd.in/dmZTCEFm And for those who like numbers: This Emergency Scholarship Fund (ESF) has a pronounced impact on BIPOC students, as over half of our applicants and awardees are BIPOC. 20% of our ESF recipients are single parents, and over 90% of those who received the scholarship were still enrolled or graduated. 66% of recipients were more than halfway through their program, and over one-third were within a year of program completion. Most of us know that typical scholarship support dwindles in the later years, making this scholarship all the more useful.

SuperBowl squares fundraiser for the David DePaolo Memorial Scholarship! Kids' Chance of California is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide need-based educational scholarships to the children of California workers who have been fatally or seriously injured on the job. The David DePaolo Scholarships are awarded on top of the Kids' Chance Scholarship to applicants who share David DePaolo’s zest for life, empathy for those in need, and unwavering faith in the human soul. Recipients of the David DePaolo scholarship are selected based on ambition, insightfulness, and drive. The funds raised here will provide additional $$$ to three KCOCA scholarship recipients. All are welcome to play! Squares are $25 each and can be selected on the grid available. Numbers will populate once all squares are sold. Prize amounts and payment instructions are found in the rules (link above). If payments are not received by EOD 02/09/2024, the squares will be reopened for purchase. The rules are easy! 1. Pick a block (or many!) 2. Send money (support a great cause!) 3. Cheer for your numbers 4. Enjoy the game (ours & theirs!) Please visit the Contest Rules page at https://lnkd.in/g9ADc5_e for any additional details provided by the commissioner, including payment information, prize details, and preferred methods for paying for your entry. For any questions, please reach out to Kristen Chavez (chavezkristen2@gmail.com) or Jennifer Jordan (jjordan_MSP@comcast.net)

Another successful 21st Century skills workshop at the University of Technology Sydney for our Year 10 scholarship students. Today’s topic was critical-thinking and problem-solving. Our students were engaged in their learning and demonstrated their understanding of the skill through the activities. #astartinlife #charity #21stcenturyskills #softskills #careers #futureproofing #skills #criticalthinking #problemsolving #workshops

There are so many ways to support ASECS. Which fund will you contribute to?

Many of CISA's underrepresented students in humanities and interdisciplinary studies majors require financial assistance to finish their degrees. Whether it's money to help with books, housing, tuition, research or pursuing unpaid internships — your generosity can make a meaningful impact on our students, setting them up for success for years to come. Your donation, of any amount, will be matched up to $15,000 in additional student support and bring us even closer to endowing CISA's Interdisciplinary Humanities Scholarship, enabling us to offer it every semester in perpetuity! All funds will be deposited with the ASU Foundation for A New American University, a nonprofit organization that exists to support Arizona State University \(ASU\). Gifts in support of ASU are subject to foundation policies and fees. In the event that funds raised reach $25,000, gifts will be permanently endowed. Your gift may be considered a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of charitable contributions. Click to give and learn more:  https://lnkd.in/g-R5wJ59 #Scholarships #Interdisciplinary #Education #College #CISAasu #ArizonaStateUniversity #BeIntegrative

Did you notice our name change? 👀 We are pleased to announce that we are now a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) with Companies House. We wanted to register this little endeavour as a 'real life' company for a few reasons: 1. Accountability and transparency. We wouldn't put our trust, time or hard earned money into something without knowing what's being done with it. We don't expect other people to either. 2. Access. A lot of grants and financial support is available only to initiatives that are officially registered as a CIC or charity. We wanted to open more doors for our cause. 3. Commitment. In qualifying for CIC status we have been approved as operating as a company whose aim is to benefit the community. We've passed the ‘community interest test’, and we're committed to continuing to champion the environment, nature, community and education. ✅ Stay tuned for some exciting events in the not-too-distant future... Photo: Andy Milton Photography #tidyclimbers #litterpicking #communityengagement

Feature Friday with Afro Queen, Varaidzo (Vee) Kativhu This week, we're shining a spotlight on her awesome project called Empowered by Vee. Empowered by Vee is a charity academic empowerment platform that helps and equips students with the skills, resources and confidence to thrive in higher education. Founded in 2018, Empowered by Vee emerged from Vee's understanding of her own experiences growing up in a low-income family. She realized the barriers and struggles many students face in pursuing higher education. Empowered by Vee is more than just a platform; it's a movement for change. It's about breaking down barriers, empowering individuals, and fostering a community of resilience and determination. It's made of a team of students who desire to see higher education accessible. Through their efforts, they're not just changing lives – they're changing the world, one student at a time. Join us next week Friday as we uncover more about our feature Friday Personality. Follow this page for more inspiring content in the future. Credits: @veekativhu #afrobenji #afrogenz #featurefriday #charity #empoweredbyvee #foundation #highereducation #blackexcellence