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🌟 Announcing the Knowledge Alliance Breaking Boundaries Grant 🌟   Are you a small minority and/or women-led/owned education organization that believes that high-quality, relevant research is critical to solving education problems facing our country today? Knowledge Alliance is thrilled to announce the Breaking Boundaries Grant - an incredible opportunity to join KA on our mission to collectively elevate the creation and use of rigorous research and evidence for systems change, sustainable resources, equitable public education and access to opportunity for all.   🌟 Who We Are: Knowledge Alliance (KA) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization composed of the leading education organizations dedicated to promoting research-based knowledge in education policy and practice. KA is dedicated to advancing the use of high-quality data, research, and innovation in education policy and practice at all levels. With 50 years of experience, KA has supported programs that distribute evidence to enhance teaching and learning in our nation's classrooms. KA is a coalition of top education organizations committed to solving today's school challenges through high-quality, relevant research.   The Grant Covers: ✅ KA Membership dues of $10,000 per year ✅ A scholarship totaling $4,000 over two years ✅ Personalized support to maximize your membership benefits   KA Membership Includes: meeting with Federal policy makers and advocate for Federal policies, access to high-quality internal and external communications, and unparalleled networking and professional development opportunities. KA members meet monthly for policy updates, attend small, in-person forums, and 2 annual DC Advocacy Days. Elevate your influence in education policy and funding as a valued member of KA.   How to Apply: Ready to seize this opportunity? Head over to our website to learn more and apply today! https://lnkd.in/e9_F-Y2Y   Don't miss out on this chance to be part of the change in education policy and practice! 🌍📚   #Evidence #Education #GrantOpportunity #BreakingBoundaries #KnowledgeAlliance

🤝 Partner with School Revenue Partners for a Brighter Future! 🤝 At School Revenue Partners, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive educational success. By partnering with us, your organization can make a significant impact on schools across the country. 🌐 Why Partner with Us? - Shared Mission: We're committed to enhancing educational opportunities and financial sustainability for schools. - Mutual Growth: Our partnerships are designed to provide value to both parties, fostering long-term success and growth. - Innovative Solutions: We bring cutting-edge strategies and resources to help schools achieve their financial goals. 📈 Partnership Benefits: - Expanded Reach: Partnering with us allows your organization to connect with a broad network of educational institutions. - Increased Impact: Collaborate on initiatives that make a tangible difference in the financial health of schools. - Enhanced Visibility: Gain exposure through our marketing channels and joint promotional efforts. 🚀 Get Involved: - Corporate Partnerships: Align your brand with our mission to support education and drive positive change. - Nonprofit Collaborations: Work with us to develop programs that benefit schools and communities. - Community Engagement: Join forces on local initiatives to improve educational outcomes and financial stability. 🔗 Join Us Today: Visit our website at (https://lnkd.in/gDjJxMa) to learn more about partnership opportunities and how we can work together to support schools. Let's create a brighter, more sustainable future for education through meaningful partnerships! 🌍📚 #Education #Partnerships #SchoolFunding #Collaboration #SchoolRevenuePartners #EducationalSupport #CommunityEngagement #CorporateSocialResponsibility #NonprofitPartnerships

Compensation of Chief Executive Officers at Nonprofit U.S. Hospitals (2020) Mulligan, Seema Choksy, Ishitani, and J. Romley. This study provides documentation of CEO compensation at nonprofit hospitals in the United States for 2010 and 2015, comparing it with CEO compensation in other institutions and exploring changes over time and differences across states. It highlights that hospital CEOs earn less than CEOs of publicly traded companies but more than presidents of nonprofit higher education institutions, with notable variations across states and a weakening correlation between CEO compensation and hospital size from 2010 to 2015【source】(https://rfr.bz/l9yhe8x). Do you agree with the compensation landing where it does?

#EUPConnect: The #MichiganMoonshot team is providing a support session for community anchors at 1:00 PM today. In Michigan, **Community Anchor Institutions (CAIs)** are part of the BEAD Challenge Process, which is currently being conducted by the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office. This process aims to determine the unserved, underserved, and served status of every home, business, and CAI in the state¹. While the specific list of CAIs is not detailed in the search results, typically, CAIs include educational institutions, healthcare facilities, libraries, public safety entities, and other community support organizations. For more detailed information, you can participate in the Challenge Process or use the MIHI Portal¹. Source: Conversation with Bing, 4/9/2024 (1) LEO - MIHI BEAD Challenge - State of Michigan. https://lnkd.in/gxxPyrWH. (2) LEO - MIHI BEAD Challenge - State of Michigan. https://lnkd.in/g5xw25Ga. (3) LEO - BEAD Challenge Process - State of Michigan. https://lnkd.in/gYRnEzCw. (4) LEO - MIHI Bead Challenge - State of Michigan. https://lnkd.in/gK34mwqe.

Unlocking Private School Funding: A Strategic Approach to Financial Resilience" explores the intricate world of private school finances, aiming to equip educational institutions with strategic insights for long-term sustainability. Government grants emerge as pivotal allies, facilitating educational innovation and inclusivity. Foundation grants serve as catalysts for change, enabling investments in infrastructure and faculty development. Corporate partnerships offer avenues for mutual benefit, aligning school values with socially responsible businesses. Community support emerges as a vital source of engagement, fostering solidarity and sustained backing for school initiatives. Nonprofit contributions empower schools to drive systemic change, creating equitable opportunities for academic and personal growth. By leveraging these diverse funding sources, private schools can overcome financial hurdles and forge a resilient path towards academic excellence. Through strategic planning, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to their mission, private schools pave the way for a bright and prosperous future for generations to come. For more information, check out: www.banksconsultants.com #PrivateSchoolFunding #educationfinance #financialresilience #grantfunding #governmentgrants #FoundationGrants #corporatepartnerships #communityengagement #NonprofitContributions #educationalinnovation #academicexcellence #financialsustainability #schoolleadership #socialresponsibility #communitysupport #educationequity #strategicplanning #collaboration #missiondriven #futureleaders #educationaldevelopment

In 2016, then Commissioner of the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Service (DFSS) Lisa Morrison Butler expanded youth mentoring to serve thousands more young men. A new Results for America case study details what what it took to scale this effort and the results the City was able to achieve: ✅ Built on the best practices of the Chicago-based Becoming a Man (BAM) youth mentoring program, which rigorous evaluations showed reduced violent-crime arrests by 45-50% and increased graduation rates by nearly 20% ✅ Refocused the Request for Proposal (RFP) process toward measurable outcomes ✅ Enlisted more than 50 community-based organizations to implement an #evidence-based approach, collect #data, and join a learning cohort to improve #results ✅ Tapped partners – including University of Chicago Urban Labs – to help track progress in meeting the needs of youth across 22 neighborhoods ✅ Launched the program with philanthropic dollars, then sustained it with public investment ✅ Over time, the City was able to serve 7,000+ more young people in mentoring programs that were more effective Read the case study here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dDVqWCTb

Prospect research is the process of identifying and assessing potential grant funders that align with your organization's mission and objectives. It’s a critical step at any stage of your grant success journey. Prospect research can be a complex and time-consuming process, but identifying the right funding opportunities is key. Prospect research can open up a world of opportunities and ensure that your organization is well-aligned with funders who share your vision. #GrantWriting #GrantWritingTips #NonprofitLeadership 

The largest bricks-and-mortar operator of classical charter schools in the nation realized it had a problem: it was growing fast . . . but it could be growing far faster. The nonprofit’s success had been powered by strategic partnerships with #foundations. Those partnerships had fueled skyrocketing growth—so staff realized that adding new partnerships would only accelerate that growth. A stronger organization could expand beyond Arizona to new states, which is exactly what staff needed to increase the organization’s #impact. So, they brought in AmPhil, and AmPhil brought in a proprietary database, institutional knowledge, and extensive network. Those tools enabled @AmPhil experts to provide in-depth research on more than 100 foundations, ensuring their priorities were aligned with the nonprofit’s mission. Then, AmPhil and nonprofit staff worked closely together to create approach strategies for each foundation prospect. That outreach paid off! Thanks to new foundation partnerships, the charter school operator has expanded its network to include 44 schools in 4 states . . . and they’re only getting started. Transformative foundation #grants are at the heart of the organization’s #growth and its ability to start new programs for its teachers and students Learn how AmPhil can help your strategic development operations right here: https://lnkd.in/gKdNqXWx

Noodling on your Nonprofit Technology Conference session proposal this weekend? 🤔 Need to bounce ideas off someone? Have questions about the process? Never miss a chance to hang out with this awesome community? 😎 Register for our next community call, where we'll talk about all things session proposal! 👉 Tuesday, September 12, 11:00 am–12:00 pm #24NTC #nonprofit #NonprofitLeadership #TechForGood #philanthropy #DataForGood #NPTech  

For over five years, the Building Institutions and Networks Initiative (BUILD) has been helping over 350 civil society organisations (CSOs) around the globe grow their impact. 🌐 As non-state, non-profit organisations, these groups benefit greatly from institutional backing, which enables them to expand their resources and further their advocacies. ✍🏽📢 This makes Ford Foundation’s work through BUILD of great import to CSOs. And with NIRAS, the foundation is studying for over three years “the BUILD effect” and the initiative’s impact on partner groups. To be successful, BUILD aims for its grantees to improve their resilience in at least one of these four key areas: 1️⃣ People, pertaining to leadership and board development; diversity, equity and inclusion; organisational culture; talent management; 2️⃣ Strategy, pertaining to mission clarity and coherence; organisational learning; adaptive strategy; network building; 3️⃣ Finances, pertaining to financial management, operating reservices, fundraising; 4️⃣ Systems, pertaining to physical and digital security; information technology; communications; legal compliance. Using the Equitable Evaluation Framework (EEF) and through a utilisation-focussed approach, NIRAS will look at these areas to measure how much and in what ways BUILD has supported its partners’ resilience through the years. 🔎 This is an exciting project for us here at NIRAS, and we look forward to publishing updates about this project soon. To read about the study, plus the approaches NIRAS will take in handling it, visit the link below! ⭐ #NIRASProjects #CSOs #BUILDinitiative