Do Good Institute

Mark your calendars ?? for April 3rd at noon and join us in a timely discussion with Do Good Research Assistant, Grace Connors. This talk explores how peacebuilding approaches to disinformation can inform strategies for building resiliency against online harms. Register here: https://loom.ly/TLkMPZ0

We are just a few weeks away from the 2025 Do Good Challenge! We hope you'll join us on April 22 at Riggs Alumni Center to watch as six student teams pitch live on stage for a share of $40,000 ?? Learn more about the Do Good Challenge on our website at go.umd.edu/dogoodchallenge. RSVP for the public reception and finals event: https://loom.ly/xTK4I6k

Advance your career in the nonprofit sector in only one year! The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management & Leadership is designed for professionals who want to elevate their impact without committing to a full master’s program. - Develop essential leadership skills in strategy, finance & fundraising - Apply what you learn immediately to your nonprofit work - Expand your network with industry leaders & expert faculty - Flexible learning options—online, part-time, and designed for working professionals Join our alumni who have grown as professionals and entrepreneurs through the certificate program. “Since enrolling, I’ve learned how to design effective fundraising tools and set strategic goals for my nonprofit.” – Leonie Grant, ‘24 ?? Scholarships available—apply by June 27, 2025 for priority consideration. https://loom.ly/3zTk8VI

How can storytelling drive meaningful social impact? Join us on May 2 at the University of Maryland - College Park for The Power of Storytelling: Shaping Brands that Lead Social Change with Pam Hacker, VP of Social Impact at Kyndryl. Gain insights into crafting brand narratives that inspire action, foster community and amplify social good. Free to attend, light refreshments will be provided—secure your spot now! ?? https://lnkd.in/ecbesesF

On March 7th, we celebrate National Employee Appreciation Day, and today, we’re shining a spotlight on Ebonie Johnson Cooper! Her unwavering passion for mentoring the next generation of Nonprofit Leaders and empowering current leaders to elevate their projects is truly inspiring. Get to know Ebonie and the incredible work she’s doing! Learn more about the Nonprofit Management and Leadership Certificate from the School of Public Policy and apply today at: https://lnkd.in/eecA_GJp

?? Join us in empowering student changemakers on Giving Day! ?? At the Do Good Institute, we believe in the power of students to create real, lasting change. Thanks to the support of our incredible community, we've been able to: ? Support ~120 changemakers and student groups through the Do Good Accelerator and Mini-Grants, providing critical seed funding, mentorship, and resources. ? Place nearly 90 students in paid nonprofit internships last summer—on track to surpass that this year—allowing students to gain hands-on experience while nonprofits receive much-needed capacity support. ? Distribute $450,000+ in grants through the Do Good Campus Fund, fueling 27 innovative projects across UMD that address critical social challenges. Each student we support amplifies impact beyond our campus, creating ripples of change in local and global communities. ???? On March 5, during UMD Giving Day, we invite you to help us continue this work by making a gift to the Do Good Institute Startup Fund. Your support—big or small—fuels the next generation of changemakers. If giving isn’t possible right now, your encouragement and advocacy mean just as much. Together, we’re building a campus where tomorrow’s leaders start making a difference today. Thank you for being part of this journey! https://lnkd.in/du9S34F #DoGood #UMD #SocialImpact #Changemakers#GivingDayUMD

The Do Good Institute is excited to announce the 2025 Do Good Challenge Semi-Finalists! These 12 student-led teams are making a real impact—tackling issues like healthcare access, food insecurity, housing instability, and education equity. Selected from a competitive pool of changemakers across campus, they now have the opportunity to advance to the Do Good Challenge Finals, where they’ll pitch their ventures in front of expert judges, a live audience, and compete for a share of $40,000 in prize money—double last year’s amount! This year’s cohort includes five returning Challenge competitors and five teams who have participated in the Do Good Accelerator Fellows program, showing their dedication to driving change. We can’t wait to see what’s next for these incredible teams. Stay tuned as they continue their journey toward the Finals! https://loom.ly/iBSGuNU Terp Thon Bitcamp The Movement Street Food Recovery Network Breaking The Ice True Community Dare to Dream Inc. Hungry 4 Change

We are hiring a Graphic Design Assistant for Summer 2025 extending into Fall 2025! Looking for University of Maryland undergraduate or graduate students with experience in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Canva. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis until the end of April! Apply on Handshake at https://loom.ly/gNSzWXU ??

Looking to grow as a leader in the nonprofit sector? ?? The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management & Leadership equips you with the skills to manage impactful programs, lead teams effectively, and secure sustainable funding. Plus, you’ll join a network of mission-driven professionals, connecting through coffee chats, open houses, and more. Learn from industry experts who will help you expand your knowledge, build valuable connections, and advance your career. Our graduates are making an impact—from leading innovative nonprofits to launching their own organizations. Scholarships are available for all admitted students, making this program accessible for as little as $8,000. Just apply to be considered! Apply by June 27 to be considered for funding: https://loom.ly/3zTk8VI

Thank you to the University of Maryland Do Good Institute for facilitating a dynamic teacher session at the NNSP Annual Conference this week! Led by Nathan Dietz, Grace Connors, and Tommy Bennett, the session explored data-driven civic education exercises and how to harness the power of social impact programs for meaningful change. Through collaborative exercises, teachers exchanged insights—what’s worked, what hasn’t—and left with fresh ideas for their academic communities. National Network of Schools in Partnership