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Exciting news for charter schools in Nevada! Check out this article from the74 about how the $100M Nevada Facilities Fund is transforming charter schools in the state.

Would you believe that some states are blocking access to funds to feed hungry children? Every week in my clinic I take care of families that are struggling to put enough food on the table. A new federal program is looking to help with that. Check out our newest episode of KIDS TODAY where we talk all about the program, what states are rolling it out, and about how you (or someone you know) can get enrolled! https://lnkd.in/gpXF-vDU

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Helping #nonprofits demystify and secure #grants is an area I'm especially passionate about as a consultant. That made this testimonial from Zakya Gazey of PEARLS OF HOPE COMMUNITY CENTER is particularly meaningful: "Pearls has developed an amazing collaborative partnership with Nausheena at Nissa Consulting. Her dedication in building and maintaining a strong financial infrastructure within our organization was evident in all stages. I appreciate her attention to detail, her deliberate listening to understand and her innovative solutions to challenges are ingenious." A key part of our work together involved decoding the grants universe. I provided training on how foundations operate, what #funders look for, and tips for creating compelling proposals. By equipping Zakya and Pearls of Hope to pursue grants strategically, we opened up new funding possibilities for their organization. My goal is to demystify the grants process so nonprofits can fund the important work they do. I listen closely to understand each organization's specific needs and challenges. Then I offer customized #coaching and #training so they can find and win appropriate grants with confidence. If your nonprofit wants to pursue grants but finds the process opaque or intimidating, I can help. Let's have a conversation about your funding goals and how I can support your #capacity to win grant funding. I'm looking forward to learning about your work and exploring how we can partner to achieve success. https://lnkd.in/d5iaeKtG

If you ever participated in collegiate recovery, had a friend of loved one who was involved with collegiate recovery, or wish you or a loved one had access to a collegiate recovery program at their college or trade school, please consider making a gift to Students Recover. As the first online recovery community specifically for post-secondary students our goal is to expand access to any student in or seeking recovery from substance use and mental health issues. Help us reach our goal of expanding access to recovery. We are halfway to our goal. Every dollar brings us closer to our goal. #CollegiateRecoveryWeek #RecoveryIsPossible #Recovery #SUD #MentalHealth #StudentsRecover https://lnkd.in/dUqBZ8Qr

PARENTS OF COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS: I offer a two-hour mother/daughter seminar for H.S. senior girls and their moms covering a myriad of potential safety concerns -- including protests/activism on campus, whether your daughter encounters such events or is potentially drawn into them. Where are the boundaries of concern? While I 'can' do the same as a father/son seminar with this and associated issues covered, the interest remains with the mother/daughter event -- but I 'can' do the same for the guys. This can be done in private home settings or larger settings. For #nonprofits, I also offer this as a fundraising event with 50/50 split for ticket sales. I've also had #insurancecompanies #insurancebrokers sponsor/host this for such personal lines clients as a value-add, if interested. The key is training *BEFORE* they encounter these and other potentially volatile situations while away. More info in the link below. I know someone who can help. #defensebydesign #campussafety #collegesafety #campussecurity #campuslife

We're excited to share this inspiring article by Eboo Patel, "What the YMCA Taught Me About Community, Civil Society, and Democracy." Reflecting on his formative years at the B.R. Ryall YMCA, Eboo shares how Y activities—from summer camps to swim lessons—shaped his life and taught them the value of community support and giving back. Read the full article to discover the life-changing impact YMCA programs have on youth. https://lnkd.in/guU3rdV3

Have you noticed the craziness on college campuses??? Particularly for parents of young women heading off to college in the fall, I offer a 2-hour program dealing with the external and internal risks they'll be facing while away. This is not about "kick and punch," these are strategies to address such things as: * Safety on/off campus * Safety working off campus * Spring/Fall breaks * Reckless roommate concerns * Navigating social events on/off campus * PROTESTS/PROTESTERS on/off campus * Early warning signs of dating "Mr. WRONG" * Is he dating 'you' or your bank account This covers areas of the physical, fiscal and social. I offer this to small in-home groups (parent hosted), #PTA, #church or other #nonprofit organizations as a 50/50 fundraiser, or to any #insuranceagent #insuranceagency #insurancecompany #insurancebroker #financialadvisor #wealthmanagement firm seeking to provide "added value" to your client relationships or prospective client recruitment. If interested, simply reach out and let's talk as the upcoming summer time until late July is optimal for this event. Parents *WILL* appreciate it! #defensebydesign https://lnkd.in/etCSRVXx

Are we helping or hurting? That is a question many residents of San Francisco ask ourselves in the midst of a stark and increasing equity gap. As a parent, community member, and incoming board member of the Horizons at San Francisco Friends School, I’m keenly aware of the potential learning loss our public school students in the Mission District experience in the summer months without our support. Our city is undergoing another crisis - looming budget cuts threaten vital programs like Horizons at SFFS that provide equitable learning for Mission youth. We urgently need your support to secure bridge funding and ensure our summer enrichment continues. Our scholars and families are relying on Horizons' high-quality academics and social-emotional growth.  Horizons has been successfully leveraging the months when students are out of school to stem summer learning loss for children in San Francisco for ~10 years. The program has also intentionally increased impact by supporting their scholars through their educational journey during the school year and into High School. Last year, Horizons impacted 150+ scholars with targeted small classroom instruction, confidence-building, and joyful community enrichment experiences- thanks to our dedicated summer education workforce. But we can't continue without you. Please join me in supporting Horizons at SFFS today to expand partnerships, engage more crisis-impacted families, and grow our supportive community stronger. In past years, the SF Department of Children, Youth and Families has been a partner to increase access to education for our students. This summer, as we face a potential 40% loss to our summer program due to DCYF funding cuts that have impacted so many vital programs in our city, we’ve decided to celebrate Horizons Giving Day, the whole month of May. Please join me in our movement - your gift saves the summer for San Francisco scholars and helps bridge the educational equity gap in our city. Let’s help together. In gratitude, friendship and community, Aneesha #GiveTheGiftofSummer #SparkPassions #HorizonsGivingDay https://lnkd.in/gJAYnibC Links for reference: Horizons at SFFS: https://lnkd.in/gfsdugDX Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/gZc2jn85 Press Release on DCYF Loss of Funding: https://lnkd.in/gNprpSyB

It's not just the children who benefit from Chapter One UK's online reading volunteers programme. Amanda Blevins at Fidelity International explains how the experience has improved her skills, "Professionally, it has enhanced my communication skills and empathy towards others. It has helped me lead with more confidence. No matter how stressed I am during my working day, Jullya manages to distract me in a good way, and I will often find solutions to things I was struggling with after our reading session." Read the full interview below. #volunteering #employeevolunteering #socialimpact #socialvalue #employeeengagement #employeewellbeing #csr #esg #corporatepartnerships #literacy #itallstartswithliteracy