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Today's countdown = 35 days. It's time to get your enrollment form in and start working on communications for your org or department! Get the toolkit here 👇 https://lnkd.in/edw8_Rum #GivingDayTraining #SRUGivingDay #GivingDay2024 #givingday

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news from the Student Basic Needs Coalition! We’ve just received a $100,000 grant from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, which will allow us to expand our peer navigator program to even more community colleges. As many of you know, community colleges serve as a critical entry point for students from diverse and often underserved backgrounds. Yet, despite their eligibility, too many students still miss out on the SNAP benefits they need to succeed. This SNAP gap has real consequences, from increased stress to higher dropout rates. This grant is a game-changer for us. It means we can train and support more peer navigators—students who have personally navigated the SNAP process—to help their peers access these essential benefits. We’re also creating a new full-time Campus Program Manager role to coordinate these efforts across multiple campuses, ensuring we reach as many students as possible. I’m incredibly grateful to the Annie E. Casey Foundation for recognizing the importance of this work. This grant represents a significant step forward in our mission to make college more accessible and equitable for all students. I look forward to sharing our progress and the impact of this initiative in the coming months. If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, check out the blog post here: https://lnkd.in/eTCnathy #SocialJustice #StudentAdvocacy #HigherEd #SNAPGap #CommunityColleges #Grateful #SBNC #StudentAffairs #StudentSuccess

New NACC Member Research by Elise Kieffer, PhD from Murray State University 🖊️ This article provides background information on the establishment of an #endowment that serves specifically to provide experiential #learning opportunities for students in and around the university. This case study may serve as a guide for higher education programs in the #nonprofit discipline to promote both active #philanthropy and learning for students. This article provides an examination of student reflections following their participation in an endowment funded experiential learning opportunity with a hope of promoting this teaching method in other nonprofit and #philanthropic educational programs. The results of this analysis assist in the development of greater understanding into how the experiential learning component affected student reflections from their time in NLS 305. Additionally, analysis reveals how students understood and interpreted the real-world impact of their #grantmaking experience, in comparison to traditional classroom practice exercises. This work was originally published by the Journal of Nonprofit Innovation: Vol. 4: Issue 1, Article 4 (2024) and can be accessed below. https://lnkd.in/gKa96__Y

📢 Join Us in Shaping Brighter Futures! At Rolan Foundation, we're thrilled to announce our Back to School Project—an initiative dedicated to empowering children in underserved communities by providing them with essential school supplies and creating an environment that nurtures their growth and education. As we prepare to impact even more lives, we're calling on individuals, organizations, and community leaders to partner with us in this life-changing project. This is your chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of countless children. Your support could be the spark that lights the way for a child's educational journey. Whether you can contribute school materials, volunteer your time, or offer financial assistance, your partnership will help us go further and do more for these communities. ✨ Let's come together to create opportunities and inspire the next generation of leaders. 🎥 Watch our video to see the vision we have for this project and get a glimpse of how you can be part of this incredible mission. Every partnership counts! 🌍✏️📚 Let’s do this together, for them. Disclaimer: - The images used in the video are not the exclusive property of Rolan Foundation, and we do not claim ownership of them. - All images are fictional and are not intended to represent anyone known or unknown. - The name 'Adebisi' used in the video is entirely fictional and does not refer to any real individual. #BackToSchool #CommunitySupport #EmpowerEducation #FutureLeaders #JoinUs #PartnershipOpportunities #RolanFoundation

Middle school students having conversations on how they learn which sparks empathy and understanding. Read I Am Able Foundation's newest blog about "We All Learn Differently (WALD) https://lnkd.in/gjtEg3Nk - Contact me about implementing WALD in your school. #iamable #empowerment #middleschool #educators #learningdifferences

Courageous Sailing is looking to close out the year strong and needs your generous support. 2023 youth programs have touched the lives of 835 kids (up 11% from last year). Of that 601 received 100% free or partially free programming and 67% are from a racial minority. It's not just quantity, it's quality. Their experiential learning approach has become a national model and this year in 3rd party peer reviewed evaluations Courageous programming scores 3.86 out of 4 (avg across reviewed organization is 3.49). If you can, help Courageous end 2023 on budget (currently over $150k away). Support their at risk kids youth programs by becoming a member, gifting a learn to sail lesson, or donating. Memberships, Gift Lessons: https://lnkd.in/end-2gnG Donations: https://lnkd.in/eZQj_dWg Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/eK5Hgb8i

It's one of my favorite days of the year -- the first day of UNIC 161: Introduction to Community-Based Learning at Lawrence University. Developing and teaching this course has been one of the highlights of my time at Lawrence and in Appleton. Community-based learning is a powerful vehicle for applied and experiential learning: it gives students the opportunity to build reciprocal partnerships with communities and community-based organizations to tackle "real world problems". This is increasingly important as the value proposition of a liberal arts education is called into question. If you represent a nonprofit, municipality, or social enterprise in the Appleton area, and would like to explore models for reciprocal partnership, let's chat! #communitybasedlearning #servicelearning #liberalarts #communityengagement P.S. - I'd be remiss if I didn't thank a few giants and colleagues in this space, whose work and insights have informed my understanding of CBL practice, both generally and in Appleton. Randy Stoecker Prof. Dwight Giles Jr. PhD Brian L. Heuser Mark Jenike Monica Rico

ICYMI: A LITTLE HELP IN THE NEWS! In case you missed it, last year we connected 2 amazing high school students with a couple who are members with A Little Help. The result was a bond that is hard to describe in words. Click through to see Trey, Bella, Hans, and Yasue's A Little Help story! Sign to Make a Difference at https://lnkd.in/gfWgNrpJ #alittlehelpfamily #intergenerationalconnection #COnonprofit #ALHintheNews

Today marks a significant milestone for KIPP Baltimore as we launch our most ambitious campaign yet–Lighting the Path: A Campaign to Transform KIPP. This initiative is not just about transformational fundraising it's about making a tangible, lasting impact on the lives of students in West Baltimore, setting them on a path to success that begins in PreK and extends well beyond eighth grade: to and through college, career, and beyond. With The Baltimore Library Project’s historic investment, as well as generous investment from the France-Merrick Foundation, Middendorf Foundation, Abell Foundation Inc, and Sherman Family Foundation, we have already raised nearly 80% of our $5M goal. Huge news: KIPP's library media centers - set to open to students in August 2024 - have been invited to join the #BaltimoreLibraryProject! We're poised to transform our campus into a beacon of hope and educational excellence. But we need your help. By supporting our campaign, you're investing in innovative, accessible PreK programming, state-of-the-Art Library Media Centers, and restroom renovation to affirm the safety and dignity for all students and staff. Every contribution brings us closer to creating an environment where every child can thrive academically and personally. We invite professionals, corporations, and philanthropists to join us in this critical mission. Learn more about how you can make a difference: https://lnkd.in/eNBASE6a #KIPPBaltimore #PublicCharterSchools #LightingThePath #BaltimoreCityPublicSchools #InvestInFutureLeaders

Today is Arizona Gives Day! If you are looking to support a local nonprofit, SARSEF, is a fantastic choice. Your gift can now have a greater impact. The Connie Hillman Family Foundation has committed to granting SARSEF $1 (up to $200,000) for every $2 (up to $400,000) raised through new donors or increased investments from existing contributors. Consider the impact that you can make as with new or increased contributions: A $10 donation has a $15 impact A $50 donation has a $75 impact A $100 donation has a $150 impact A $500 donation has a $750 impact A $1,000 donation has $1,500 impact