Safe Routes Partnership的动态

?? #Education nonprofits are vital in filling gaps in the system and helping pave the way for schools, educators, and students to achieve lasting success. Find out how grantmakers can amplify their impact by including #SkillsBasedVolunteering and other #CapacityBuilding approaches in their strategies to strengthen education nonprofits: https://hubs.la/Q02LlH3M0. Together, we create a brighter future for the next generation! ?? AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation, JerseySTEM, More Than Bootstraps #philanthropy

During the pandemic, when many grantees were forced to operate in crisis mode, College Futures deliberately aimed to foster a sense of care, support, and community, paired with stable and flexible funding. This was the start of a new policy grantmaking strategy that eventually grew to an “ecosystem” of 16 organizations, intentionally designed to advance connections, knowledge, and movement-building across higher education equity. We offer insights to the philanthropic community to strengthen equity-focused movement-building and grantmaking, especially in support of statewide policy and systems change: https://buff.ly/3WzEjuK.

"At Market Lane, we’re proud supporters of Children's Ground, a bold not-for-profit organisation that is advocating and making change for a brighter future with, and for, First Nations children, families and communities. There are several ways that we walk with Children's Ground. We’ll summarise these here to hopefully inform and inspire individuals and businesses wanting to develop a meaningful connection and partnership with Children’s Ground and/or other likeminded First Nations organisations, but perhaps unsure where to start." https://lnkd.in/gP7tHMS6

?? Grant Opportunities ?? ?? AAUW Community Action Grants?provide up to $10k in funding to individuals and community-based nonprofits for?general operating support and projects?that promote STEM programs and equity for women and girls. Applications close November 15. ?? https://lnkd.in/ewZ5xNiS ?? CREATE ACTION by Sony seeks to support local social justice organizations and the communities they serve. Organizations receive direct funding up to $100k, Sony Electronics products, and other opportunities for collaboration and marketing support. Applications close September 30. ?? https://lnkd.in/gBFB_Zbb ?? AmeriCorps Seniors awards grants to programs that support older adults and their caregivers, reduce the number of unhoused people, or support local climate change or behavioral health initiatives. Applications close September 18. Learn more at ?? https://lnkd.in/eGicaF7s #Grants #GrantOpportunities #Funding #NonProfitFunding

Have you ever wondered what makes a community thrive? ?? Had the privilege of hearing from Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn with Broward County Schools today at Rotary Club of Weston where he amplified firsthand the power of collaboration and community engagement with our scholarships and assistance to the students and schools in our community. Our collective efforts are not just about education or service; they’re about building a stronger, more connected community. Our Rotary initiatives focus on holistic development, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to excel academically and personally. The support from local organizations like ours has been phenomenal, and it’s this unity that drives our success. The Weston Rotary plays a crucial role in this ecosystem. Through various service projects and community events, we’re able to address local needs and foster a spirit of giving back. Whether it’s organizing fundraisers, supporting local businesses, or mentoring young professionals, the impact of our collective efforts is profound. #Interact plays a crucial role for us connecting to the needs of the schools. This is the Rotary High School version! Community updates are essential to keep everyone informed and engaged. Regular communication ensures transparency and allows us to celebrate our achievements together. It also provides a platform to address challenges and brainstorm solutions collaboratively. I believe that the strength of our community lies in our connections. By working together, sharing ideas, and supporting one another, we can create an environment where everyone thrives. Let’s continue to build these connections and make a positive impact. #CommunityEngagement #Education #ServiceAboveSelf #Rotary #janitorial #CommericialCleaning #givingback #redcoats

Having grown up in a small town, many of the components of "community school" makes sense to me. We may not have called what we had "integrated support services", it was just school. #community #schools #family #safe #education "A full-service community school includes four elements: various integrated support services through nonprofits, businesses and higher-education institutions; active family and community engagement; expanded and enriched learning, which can include after-school, weekends and summers; and collaborative partnerships among parents, students, school administrators and community leaders" https://lnkd.in/gnwt5pQJ

?? $1 = $5. Every dollar invested in arts and culture returns an estimated $5 to the local economy through tourism, job creation, and related spending. Arts and culture aren’t just about creativity—they’re essential to our community’s growth, development, and sense of belonging. They also make a significant impact on our local economy! ?? These organizations do so much more, too—they’re actively involved in economic development, job creation, and education, helping to build a brighter future for our community. If you’re a creative, like me, you know how our minds crave to create. ?? Creativity doesn’t just reduce stress; it leads to incredible ideas—kind of like, well, Grand Rapids Giving Day! Beautiful things happen when creators create, and that’s why GRGD has some incredible nonprofits doing the work to create spaces for arts, culture, and music to flourish. If you agree, I dare you to donate just $1 to each of the nonprofits listed below as part of their 2024 GivingTuesday campaigns. Check them out and join us in making amazing things happen! I want to give a shout of thanks to FlexTal for sponsoring Grand Rapids Giving Day and taking a bet on these amazing organizations through their generous support. Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities, support: https://lnkd.in/eR_Ma_pt Community on Canvas, support: https://lnkd.in/eJDp2c9T The Arts Marketplace, support: https://lnkd.in/eqHTgETX Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts, support: https://lnkd.in/eBMvcGXZ Broadway Grand Rapids, support: https://lnkd.in/eWhk73NX West Michigan Asian American Association, support: https://lnkd.in/ehCFMuQf A Glimpse of Africa GR, support: https://lnkd.in/eT46t_TU

RGBConnects Simple Results with Funding Tips ? Greetings, fellow champions of change! With over three decades of experience in connecting people with their wants and needs, I am thrilled to extend my reach through this platform as Rosa Gives Back and Connects. My mission? Giving back, plain and simple. Because in a world inundated with information, my goal is to cut through the noise and deliver the gems directly to you. I understand the immense dedication you pour into your mission each day. Amidst the endless influx of internet noise, I aim to be your beacon of clarity, providing bite-sized insights to address the burning questions: "Will this help others? How can this help me to help others?" At the heart of Rosa Gives Back and Connects is a commitment to fostering a community of togetherness and support. From donors and supporters to schools, colleges, teachers, parents, and students, alongside the entities that advise and uplift them, we're in this journey together. Visit www.rovonresouces.com to discover organizations and foundations that share our burning desire of giving back and making a difference. ?? Highlighted Organization: https://ufcsc.org/ United for College + Career Success (UFCS) builds on the ideology that a collaborative community should be accountable for the success of their students beyond high school.?Together, let's amplify our impact, uplift one another, and create a brighter future for all. With gratitude and excitement, Rosa Gives Back and Connects ? ______________ ? CONNECTING STUDENTS WITH THEIR FUTURE? ? #EmpowerTheJourney #highereducation #connections #givingback #ThriveNotSurvive #MissionDrivenImpact #EducationInnovation #TechForGood #GRADegyGoals #NonprofitNetwork #FutureBuilders #InclusiveOpportunities #YouthEmpowermentPathways #motivation #inspiration ?#education?#mentoring?#HBCUsMatter?#LeadingWithIntegrity?#Blackexcellence?#CourageousChange?#PersonalDevelopment?#Perspective?#Psychology?#leadingchange?#CulturalTransformation?#Knowledge??#changethenarrative?#EmotionalIntelligence?#PositiveImpact??#PositiveInfluence?#BestVersionOfYourself

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Glass half empty post, but hear me out, because I/we/schools need you... So many needs are going unmet, and it pains me every day. In my role, I need people power and a semi-truckload of funding power every day, but today I/my team needs it STAT to further our reach. Activate Good received THIRTY applications for The eLOVEate Schools Project (nearly double the number we received last year!). It pained me to close the application when today's deadline came. Many moons ago I was a teacher in the lowest performing district of SC, and I KNOW the vastness of the needs of public schools and still aim to be a champion for them. As I review these applications, I am blown away by the?sheer volume of needs?that is detailed within them.??Due to this being the last year of our funding for this project and our small but mighty capacity,?we can only select SIX schools for the next cohort. This also really pains me. Currently this program brings volunteer support and community resources to under-resourced schools in Wake County, and countless impacts have been made over our two years of this heart driven work. Other counties have reached out to inquire about expanding this program. We DREAM of broadening our reach and are filled with ideas, but we would LOVE to talk through them with the people who can really care and can HELP us expand our efforts. We need more staff on our team, we need more sponsors for transformative projects, and we need it all right now to help meet the needs in our schools and beyond. If you're passionate about education, we need you to volunteer. If your company, church, university, or group can financially support transformative projects, we need your support. If you're still reading my soapbox rant, know that I appreciate you more than you know. As you ponder how to help our scappy team with its efforts, let these quotes from the applications sink in: "Everything is old and feels trashed." ?? "We need to have a building that screams a welcoming, positive, and clean environment for both staff, students and families." "We want our students to SEE themselves in our building and feel like this is a place they want to be (attendance is hovering around 51% missing 6 or more days a year). School should be a place of JOY, and we need help getting there!" EVERY school community should have this and SO MUCH MORE.