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By: De Anna Ward, Director of Marketing & Communications for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America When did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up?  For me, it was elementary school, in Topeka, Kansas, when I declared, “I want to be a television reporter!” Maybe it was because I liked to talk — a lot — and ask questions. No one in my family was familiar with that … [Read more...] about How Mentorships Can Break Down Racial Divides

By: Brittany Harvie, Sr. Principal Customer Success Architect and Kyla Farroll, Assistant Director, Enterprise CRM Like many universities last fall, the University of Wisconsin–‍Madison faced a multitude of challenges managing the COVID-19 pandemic as students returned to campus. One of the key questions centered around isolation and quarantine: How could the university … [Read more...] about 4-Step Guide to Supporting Students During COVID-19

By: Terri E. Givens, CEO and Founder of Brighter Higher Ed It’s not an understatement to describe the events of the past year as historic, and particularly for Black Americans. The nation elected its first Black vice president, a woman and a graduate of a historically Black university, and Georgia sent its first Black senator to the Capitol.  February is Black History Month, … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Honor Black History Month

By: Latasha Morrison, Founder & President, Be the Bridge In this moment, it’s critical that we confront the history of racial injustice that is an undeniable part of our country’s foundation — one that still fuels movem equity, calls for change, and protests for justice like those we saw in America in 2020. Be the Bridge works to empower people and culture toward racial … [Read more...] about How One Nonprofit Increased Donors by 320% to Further its Mission of Racial Healing

By: Paul Ginsberg, Salesforce Functional Consultant, The Together Plan It’s no secret — 2020 took an unexpected turn for everyone. Despite the downsides, we experienced tremendous leaps in innovation, passion, and generosity. We also saw what we could achieve by looking at our existing environment with fresh eyes.  Now that the calendar has turned to a new year, it brings with … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Tips for Nonprofits to Hit Goals in 2021