Fundraising isn't about getting money to put in your pocket. When someone believes in what you are doing enough to give you funds, they feel good about making a difference. Listen to what fundraisers say about how scary and fun it is to raise money for a cause. ...
Do you have a great idea to make something better? Is money the only thing holding you back? If you write a grant proposal and get funding, you become a grantee. The funder who gave you the money saw greatness in your idea and wanted to be part of that. What do you...
Define family foundation (n) as an independent private foundation whose funds are derived from members of a single family. You probably hear the names of family foundations supporting public radio and TV. They support causes they care
...When you think of the word, "community," you probably think of the town you live in. Not all communities are based on location. A classroom is a community, and so is a group that forms around a shared vision or interest. How did the ideas start that brought together...
Every nonprofit has a board of directors that believes in its mission and volunteers to serve as an advisor, policymaker, and volunteer to support the work. What do you think you'd need to know before deciding to serve on a board?
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Watch the following video and listen for the tension between what government and philanthropy do to meet needs. Princeton professor, Dr. Katz, calls the government, "the state." When he says the state is relatively small, he is referring to the size of the U.S....
This resource guide highlights activities you can do with your students to help them enhance their communication and listening skills.
These activities and games educate, equip, and empower students to build community, trust, and open communication in the classroom, as well as in the greater community.
After learning about a community need, students look for action they can take beyond the fundraiser or canned food drive. It is helpful to know that service takes four basic forms:
You can build community through classroom meetings. Meetings should last about 10-15 minutes. After greeting each student at the door, invite them to a communal
