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Education Transformation Against All Odds

Stanford Social Innovation Review

In particular, a devastating economic and institutional meltdown that began in 2019 has taken a huge toll on schools and on education in the country. Looking Into the AbyssUnprecedented Institutional and Financial Meltdown Once a beacon of hope for social progress and individual fulfillment, Lebanons education system now lies in ruins.

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Getting nonprofit boards on board: Recruiting, governance, and fundraising

Candid

At Candid, we get a lot of questions about nonprofit boardsfrom how to recruit members, to what their obligations are, to how executives can best work with them to advance their organizations missions and growth. Recruiting board members of colorin a meaningful, respectful way, not tokenizingcan be tricky. Ready to learn more?

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Who Are the 2024 MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’ Fellows?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Stassun, a science educator and astronomer at Vanderbilt University, has championed the recruitment of science students from diverse backgrounds, including neurodiverse students, in addition to his research on star evolution. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press MacArthur Fellows Program/AP MacArthur Fellow Keivan G.

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Leaders Are Learners: Yasmeen’s Story

NonProfit Leadership Center

For more than a decade, Yasmeen Rolland enjoyed her job working in education and student recruitment, but something was missing. The education, certificates, and professional development offered have completely taken my career to a new level. She felt a growing desire to make a greater impact in people’s lives.

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Tackling Eco-Anxiety Through Experiential Education

Stanford Social Innovation Review

What might educators do to counter this trend? Most instructors and administrators across higher education are largely unfamiliar with eco-anxiety among students for the same reason, resulting in a significant gap in programming for the age groups that need it the most.

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A Guide to Having a Board Recruitment Strategy

NonProfit PRO

Board recruitment is important as you must find leaders who have the right perspectives that align with your organizational strategies, goals and needs. It is not about recruiting one person. It is about building a diverse group over time that can take your organization to the next level.

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Anthology Research Finds Growing Interest Among Alumni to Engage in Recruitment, Mentoring Opportunities

NonProfit PRO

Anthology announced the results of its 2022 nationwide alumni research survey: Opportunities for Institutions to Refine Existing Strategies and Grow Alumni Engagement. The survey revealed that alumni are increasingly interested in connecting with their alma maters.