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I recently read a data report that stated 56% of middle school students have already decided that they want to pursue a career that they are passionate about. This means that more than half of middle schoolers have already decided that they plan to prepare for their purpose. Give and Partner with the Village Foundation to increase that number from 56% to 100% by 11th grade. Students feel confident when they have the resources they need like tutoring, mentoring, and access to college readiness and career programs. Your gift of any amount helps to make that a reality for students across the nation. Choose to make and impact today! Join us by giving now or making a plan to give Nov 28 on Giving Tuesday. villagefoundationfund.org #takesavillagefff #prepareforpurpose #nonprofits #nonprofitsforyouth #pursuepurpose #youthleadership #youthdevelopment #motivateyouth #youthleadership #youthleaders #futureleaders #manifest #youthmanifest #legacydreamer #leavealegacy #prepareforlegacy #dreamgiver #dreamseeker #firstgenerationgraduate #HBCU #PWI #workforcedevelopment #crushers #mentoring

Great tips for program officers who care about listening to community from Mary Coleman.

NEW on the CEP blog, Mary Coleman of Voqal considers the limitations of the program officer role, and how to innovate within it to integrate effective listening practices into their work. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eFd-mGzt #listening #philanthropy #programofficers #funders #relationships #community

Join us and celebrate our organization! 💪 🌟 📚 We are honored to be one of the top-rated nonprofits in Chicago by @greatnonprofits! Our organization is committed to helping and encouraging students to reach their full potential. We could only have done it with our board & committee members, volunteers, and tutors! To highlight one of our volunteers, they wrote, "Volunteering with this organization has been very rewarding for me and has offered me a chance to grow and learn in unexpected ways. Not only have I made a tangible difference in the lives of students and their families, but through various tasks and projects, I've gained valuable skills and experiences beyond my initial expectations." 🎒 📝 𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩-𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴, 𝘦𝘯𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘱, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗷𝗶 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀! 🤩 #GreatNonProfits #TopRated #Commitment #AmazingNews #Highlight #ChicagoTutor #IllinoisTutor #FreeTutoring #Nonprofit #EducationMatters #EducationForAll #EquitableEducation #EducationGap #AchievementGap #OpportunityGap #StudentSuccess #SocialEmotionalLearning #SoftSkills #ExecutiveFunctions #LifeSkills #LearningSkills #Metacognition #TraumaInformed #CulturallyResponsive

Without education we are nothing! Education is a powerful tool that can help us achieve our goals, make our dreams come true, and be a part of a better world. It provides stability, financial security, equality, self-dependency, dreams, safety, confidence, society, economic growth, and protection. Education is not just about getting a job and making money, but also about obtaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of a variety of subjects to be applied to daily life. As Nelson Mandela famously said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” It is a force that allows individuals to reach their potential, to dream bigger dreams and to be more fully engaged with a much bigger world. Education is also the engine of social mobility, the avenue to better and more meaningful work and thus opportunity for one’s family and community. Therefore, it is important to value education and strive to learn as much as we can. (copy write several resources @bing ) @seedphilanthropy (Helping young black men support their community) through @azreap https://lnkd.in/g7DpJpsE @mdtproject (Million Dollar Teacher Project, supporting local AZ educators) https://lnkd.in/gpwE4Tcn #Jobsnotfinished #Philanthropy #SEEDphilanthropy #seed #communityservice #charity #support #blackbusiness #arizona #nonprofit #mdtp #TAPinforteachers #teacherappreciationpackage #teacherappreciation #mdtproject #teacherfan #teachersupport #teachers #teacherrecognition #teachersoffacebook #teachersofinstagram #teachergram #teachersoftiktok #inteacherswetrust #teacherresources #supportteachers

Building Children's Creativity is important. You can do this through things like, >Free play >Sensory Stimulation >Arts & Crafts Activities >Reading & Storytelling >Nature Exploration -There are so many ways that we can work with the children in our lives to bring them elements that they can view in a different way. Creativity is vital to the development of children. This article by psychology today helps us to understand more about the benefits- ..."Nurturing creativity can prepare children for an uncertain future. How can we cultivate creative thinking? There are at least five concrete approaches that parents, mentors, coaches, and educators can implement to develop creative thinking in the children in their lives. These suggestions build from a wealth of studies exploring the development of creativity in childhood, and growing literature in economics looks at how to use money and incentives to motivate creativity...." 1. Work on practical skills.  Our data show that creative individuals have better practical skills, suggesting that teachers should nurture creativity by cutting back on time spent in "chalk and talk" mode to leave more time for hands-on learning. 2.Reward creativity.  Praise genuinely creative work to convey its importance. Remember, though, that creativity is about doing something novel and valuable, so recognition is most appropriate when children produce something new that could also be beneficial. Full article here: https://lnkd.in/e5Hxw6qP #youthorganization #youth #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #education #community #volunteer #youthdevelopment #youthempowerment #opportunities #youthgroup #communityservice #youthleaders #youthorganizations #awareness #change #genz #youthopportunities #mentorship #mentalhealth #youthclub #organization #bringlove #family #charity #opportunity #activism #volunteering #educationallearninginstitute

At Voice of Slum, we believe in rewriting the narratives of young lives, infusing them with hope and opportunity through education. Our mission is simple yet profound: to pave a bright future for underprivileged kids, empowering them to break the cycle of poverty. Through our dedicated efforts, we're reshaping destinies and creating pathways to success for children who have faced adversity from the start. With a focus on education as the cornerstone of change, Voice of Slum works tirelessly to provide quality learning opportunities to every child, regardless of their background or circumstances. We understand that education is not just about acquiring knowledge; it's about unlocking potential, fostering creativity, and instilling confidence in our students. From classrooms buzzing with curiosity we create environments where children can thrive and discover their full potential. With each lesson taught and every skill learned, we're shaping tomorrow's leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Join us in our mission to rewrite the stories of young lives. Together, we can build a brighter future for the next generation, where every child has the opportunity to dream, learn, and succeed. . . . #ngo #noida #nonprofit #nonprofitlife #future #futuregenerations #helpingothers

"Students' postsecondary plans are on the line, and some students will, unfortunately, likely pursue other paths if they cannot get the financial aid they need to go to college." Financial aid and scholarships are necessary to alleviate financial burdens and make postsecondary education possible. Read more to learn how FAFSA’s delayed launch has disproportionately affected students of color and low-income backgrounds: https://buff.ly/3OKvWYo #denvernonprofit #coloradononprofit #nonprofitresources #philanthropy #denvernonprofit #scholarships #scholarshipfund #highereducation #highereducationleadership #ProsperityInEducation #EducationMatters #AffordableEducationDenver #ScholarshipsForSuccessDenver

Every educator, regardless of background, adds something unique to the classroom. Let us give educators credit for their abilities and passion, not only their ethnicity. That is how we will build a truly inclusive and equitable education system that benefits everyone. Quote from: Griffin, Ashley. (2018). Our Stories, Our Struggles, Our Strengths: Perspectives and Reflections From Latino Teachers. The Education Trust. #ALVAINAFoundation #SundaysInspirationalQuote #WashingtonDC #Nonprofit #DemandSide #DemandSideEducationAccountability #EdReform #EducationAccountability #EducationForAll #EquityInEducation #YouthForChange #TransformingEducation #HispanicHeritage #HispanicHeritageMonth

Important contribution to the trust-based philanthropy conversation. Metrics, dashboards, proxies at a distance are are kind of anomie. We as professional grantmakers don’t relate to, know, or trust the community change agents, but we do have data on a screen and can print it out if needed. We are experts. Money spent on us is well spent. Through our intervention, the trend line is up. Our performance review should go well. The alternative, Horvath cautions, may be clubbiness where we fund those we know, people like us, thereby repeating unconscious bias. Solidarity or community across difference, how far we are from that! Calling for trust in philanthropy or a marriage may signal pending divorce. Trust should go as a matter of practice and habit without having to be said, but how far we are from that. Son Chau, MPA, CAP®