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Dollar General Youth Literacy Grants are available today! Are you a school, public library, or nonprofit that helps students that are below grade level or having trouble reading?  If so, you are eligible to apply for funding up to $4,000. Grant funding is provided to assist in the following areas: · Implementing new or expanding existing literacy programs · Purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives · Purchasing books, materials or software for literacy programs  Applications are being accepted through April 27, 2023. #funding #grantwriting #nonprofit #students #literacymatters

Students in our Nonprofit Career Academy today will learn the fundamentals of the nonprofit world. 💡✏️ In addition to learning how to define the nonprofit sector, students will also learn how nonprofits are commonly funded and what nonprofits can do to acquire said funding. To learn more about our Nonprofit Career Academy, email nca@drewlewis.org

ICYMI: We revealed this year’s #FamilyU Seal recipients yesterday! These 13 higher education institutions and one nonprofit organization are investing in #StudentParentSuccess, ensuring their families are welcomed, valued, and supported. ⭐ In addition to awarding the Seal, we also selected one exemplar higher education institution and one exemplar nonprofit organization from among this group to receive a cash prize to advance their student parent work. Congratulations, Montgomery College and the Jeremiah Program! With more than 1 in 5 college students across the country parenting, the work that these institutions and organizations are doing is crucial for promoting college completion and economic mobility. Learn more about the FamilyU Seal and our 2023 recipients: https://lnkd.in/en6cgyGR . . . Image description: A photo of a student parent in graduation robes and their child holding hands and smiling at each other. Text in a blue banner over the image says, “Exemplar nonprofit: Jeremiah Program; Exemplar Higher Education Institution: Montgomery College,” and the FamilyU Seal is in the top left corner. #ParentingStudents #HigherEducation #StudentParentSuccess #CollegeCompletion #Nonprofits #HigherEducationLeadership #HigherEdEquity #CollegesAndUniversities

Fundamentals of Nonprofits aka “If you think you want to start a nonprofit, consider this….” This course is intended to guide individuals in learning about the nature, purpose, and structure of nonprofit and voluntary organizations within the American economic and legal context. It will examine the four essential functions inherent to the nonprofit structure and assist potential founders in developing an outline of a start-up plan. Learn more: https://ce.antioch.edu/qi9 4 weeks ONLINE / Asynchronous / 1 Academic Credit / July 10 - Aug 6 / $400

1. Communicate the value of SCNM education series of 11-courses  2. Secure sponsorships and enhance educational strength  3. Grant research as a valuable members’ benefit  4. Facilitate network opportunities across the State of Florida  5. Branch out across State of Florida   6. Explore text message updates or reminders  7. Update website and functionality  8. Investigate ways to “interact” with website  9. Add advertising to newsletter  10. Segment nonprofit members into industries and geographic location  11. Conduct specific focus/discussion groups  12. Use YouTube channel on website  13. Conduct virtual meetings  14. Gather information into what content members would like to receive    We look forward to your involvement in Florida Nonprofits this year and into the future, as we implement these goals together.  Join or Renew Now: https://lnkd.in/gDcKtqt4 #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitsuccess

10 Tips to Get Your Nonprofit Ready to Apply for Federal Grants Series. Tip #1: "Get the terminology down." #federalgrants #grantwriting #grantwriter

Check out our 10 Tips to Get Your Nonprofit Ready to Apply for Federal Grants Series. Tip #8 "Make sure submission credentials are valid and active." #grantwriter #grantwriting

10 Tips to Get Your Nonprofit Ready to Apply for Federal Grants Series. Tip #9 "Confirm if multiple systems exist to submit." #grantwriting #grantwriter