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Grants / Opportunities
Deadline May 25, 2013 | Education -- Attention: Nonprofit organizations providing education support services for students and adult learners complete college. Apply today for an opportunity to receive a grant for up to $800,000, through the Key Transitions in Postsecondary Education initiative from USA Funds. Application Deadline is Friday, May 24, 2013 More Information
Deadline Jun 1, 2013 | Education -- Attention Educators! The Institute of Education Sciences request for applications for FY2014 research and research training competitions to be released in early May 2013. The Institute will host a series of webinars related to research funding opportunities on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons beginning in May 2013. More Information
Deadline Jun 1, 2013 | Education -- Attention Education Administrators! Apply today for a Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program Grant offered by the U.S. Department of Education. Application Deadline is May 31, 2013 | 4:00 p.m. EST. More Information
Deadline Jun 1, 2013 | Community Development -- Attention Community nonprofits! Submit your pre-application or the National Learning Community Grant from the Needmor Fund. Application Deadline is May 31, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jun 2, 2013 | Community Development -- Grant Opportunity! Nonprofits apply today with the Knight Foundation for an opportunity to receive a grant for up to $50,000 for a Community Information Challenge for seed funding to test new ideas. Application Deadline is Saturday, June 1, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jun 2, 2013 | Education -- K-8 public school teachers, faculty and education support professionals interested in improving student academic achievement can apply for "Nickelodeon Big Help Grants". Deadline is June 1, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jun 4, 2013 | Education -- Attention Education Administrators! The U.S Department of Education is receiving applications for an opportunity to receive a grant to pay Advanced Placement (AP) test fees for low-income students. Application Deadline is Monday, June 3, 2013 |4:00 p.m. EST. More Information
Deadline Jun 4, 2013 | Wealth Building -- Attention nonprofit organizations working to promote financial literacy! The United Methodist Women's Initiative is now accepting applications for a grant opportunity for up to$25,000 to empower and educate their constituents through the knowledge and development of financial literacy skills. Apply Today! Application Deadline is Monday, June 3, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jun 5, 2013 | Health & Wellness -- Grant Opportunity for K-12 Nutrition and Physical Activity Programs! Apply today for a grant of up to $4,000 from the "Fuel Up to Play 60 an initiative of the National Dairy Council and the National Football League, to help students and adults select and implement a series of activities that result in long-term changes in student nutrition and physical activity. Application Deadline is Tuesday, June 4, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jun 6, 2013 | Community Development -- Job Opportunity: The Corporation for National and Community Service has a full time position for a Program Specialist in Jackson, Mississippi. Application deadline is Wednesday June 5, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jun 11, 2013 | Community Development -- Attention Nonprofits! Looking for the right nonprofit to be the administrator of the Delta Leadership Institute hosted by the Delta Regional Authority, submit your proposal today. Please contact Bevin Hunter by email at bhunter@dra.gov for any questions you may have. Question deadline is Wednesday, June 5. Proposal Deadline is Monday, June 10, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jun 11, 2013 | Education -- Grant Opportunity! Libraries, museums, and education nonprofits apply today for the "Connect Summer Youth Programming Competition" from the McArthur Foundation. Apply today for a grant for up to $150,000 to provide hands-on learning opportunities this summer for youth. Application Deadline is Monday, June 10, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jun 12, 2013 | Education -- Grant Opportunity! "Through its Evidence in the Classroom initiative" from the Spencer Foundation applications are now being taken for an opportunity to receive a grant from $50,000 to $300,000 for research projects that investigate how K-8 teachers use student performance data for instructional decisions. Preliminary Proposal Deadline is Tuesday, June 11, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jun 15, 2013 | Community Development -- Job Opportunity: Achieving The Dream has a full time opening for Vice President for Community College Relations and Applied Research Candidate must have a deep knowledge of community colleges, experience in developmental education and reform leadership. Applications should be forwarded to vicepresidentsearch@achievingthedream.org in Word or Adobe PDF. More Information
Deadline Jun 15, 2013 | Health & Wellness -- Health and Wellness Grant Opportunity! The RGK Foundation is now accepting proposals for the 2013 Grants Cycle. The foundation's current interests in health and medicine include programs that promote the health and well-being of children, programs that promote access to health services, and foundation-initiated programs focusing on ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Proposal deadline is June 14, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jun 15, 2013 | Community Development -- Community Grant Opportunity! The RGK Foundation is now accepting proposals for the 2013 Grants Cycle. The foundation's community grants support a broad range of human services, community improvement, abuse prevention, and youth development programs. Proposal deadline is June 14, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jun 15, 2013 | Education -- Education Grant Opportunity! The RGK Foundation is now accepting proposals for the 2013 Grants Cycle. The foundation's primary interests include formal K-12 education - particularly math, science, and reading, teacher development, literacy and higher education. Proposal deadline is June 14, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jun 15, 2013 | Health & Wellness -- Check This Out! "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)" from the U.S. Department of Agriculture offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. More Information
Deadline Jun 17, 2013 | Community Development -- Calling all Youth! Apply today for an opportunity to be a "Youth Ambassador" from the National Child Awareness Month Youth Ambassador program. Each Youth Ambassador will receive a $1,000 grant, be flown to Washington, D.C., for a training program and receive ongoing networking opportunities with other youth ambassadors across the country. Application Deadline, Sunday, June 16, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jun 20, 2013 | Wealth Building -- The Application Period for the "2013 Round of Economic Development Assistance Program" from the Delta Regional Authority is now open. Projects are due to Local Development Districts by Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 5:00 p.m. CST. More Information
Deadline Jun 22, 2013 | Education -- Attention National Association of Elementary School Principals! Apply today for a Creative Leadership Grant from Crayola for an opportunity to receive a grant to build leadership teams that work to increase arts-infused education Application Deadline is Friday, June 21, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jul 1, 2013 | Education -- Attention Middle and High School Drama Programs! Apply today for "The Show Must Go On Contest" - hosted by Pioneer Drama Services for an opportunity to receive up to $10,000 in scripts and royalties. Application Deadline is Sunday, June 30, 2013 More Information
Deadline Jul 1, 2013 | Education -- Attention Teachers! "Common Core Book Grants" are available from Literacy Empowerment Foundation. Apply today for an opportunity to receive up to $40,000 worth of common core books per school. Deadline is Sunday, June 30, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jul 1, 2013 | Wealth Building -- Attention Rural Business Owners! The U.S. Department of A Agriculture is accepting applications for grants to provide "Technical Assistance to Help Rural Businesses Grow." Funding will be provided through USDA Rural Development's Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) program. Up to $2.6 million is available through this notice. The maximum grant is $100,000. Application Deadline is Sunday, June 30, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jul 2, 2013 | Education -- Grant Opportunity! "Youth Technology Grants" from Best Buy Children's Foundation are now available. Apply today to receive up to $10,000 will be awarded for program activities such as computer programming, and digital imaging. Eligibility Quiz Deadline is Monday, July 1, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jul 2, 2013 | Health & Wellness -- Grant Opportunity: Land o'Lakes Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofits focusing in benefiting rural communities with projects in fighting hunger. Monday, Deadline is July 1, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jul 2, 2013 | Community Development -- Attention Nonprofits! Apply today for a grant from the Drucker Institute for an opportunity to receive a grant up to $100,000. Application Monday, Deadline is July 1, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jul 9, 2013 | Community Development -- Attention nonprofit bereavement organizations! Do your programs bring grief support services to youth from ethnically diverse or low-income communities? Apply for a grant from New York Life Foundation for a grant for up to $100,000. Applications are now being accepted. Application Deadline is Monday, July 8, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jul 11, 2013 | Health & Wellness -- Attention nonprofits with strategies for promoting healthy eating and preventing childhood obesity. Submit your concept paper today to "The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation" for an opportunity to receive a grant up to $170,000 for a period of up to eighteen months to support innovative, solution-oriented; policy-relevant environmental and policy studies. Concept Paper Deadline is Wednesday, July 10, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jul 15, 2013 | Community Development -- Check Out this Grant Opportunity! The Pollination Project s accepting applications from individuals working to make their community and the world a better place in the areas of arts and culture, community health and wellness, the environment, and justice. Apply today for an opportunity to receive a seed grant of up to $1,000. Application Deadline is open. More Information
Deadline Jul 16, 2013 | Education -- Fellowship Opportunity available for Fall 2013: Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation applications for William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students is now available. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. Deadline is July 15, 2013. More Information
Deadline Jul 16, 2013 | Education -- Attention Community nonprofits and Education Organizations! Lego Children's Fund is accepting grant proposals for programs dedicated to inspiring and encouraging youth creativity. Apply today for an opportunity to receive a grant for up to $5,000. Application deadline is July 15, 2013 More Information
Deadline Aug 2, 2013 | Education -- STEM Program Grant Opportunity! The American Honda Foundation is accepting applications for grants up to $75,000 for programs that support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Application deadline is Thursday, August 1, 2013. More Information
Deadline Aug 2, 2013 | Education -- Attention Underfunded Music Programs!! Apply to day to Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation for an opportunity to receive music instruments. Pre-qualification Deadline is Thursday, August 1, 2013. More Information
Deadline Aug 23, 2013 | Health & Wellness -- Attention nonprofit organizations working to address the health needs of children! Apply today with The Ronald McDonald House Charities Grants Program for an opportunity to receive a grant to help improve the health and well being of children, as well as making an immediate, positive impact on children who need it most. Application Deadline is Friday, August 23, 2013. More Information
Deadline Sep 2, 2013 | Education -- "Grant Opportunity" from American Educational Research Association is accepting applications for grants of up to $35,000 to academics conducting studies of education policy and practice. Application Deadline is September 30, 2013. More Information
Deadline Sep 21, 2013 | Health & Wellness -- Health and Wellness Grant Opportunity! The RGK Foundation is now accepting proposals for the 2013 Grants Cycle. The foundation's current interests in health and medicine include programs that promote the health and well-being of children, programs that promote access to health services, and foundation-initiated programs focusing on ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Proposal deadline is September 20, 2013. More Information
Deadline Sep 21, 2013 | Education -- Education Grant Opportunity! The RGK Foundation is now accepting proposals for the 2013 Grants Cycle. The foundation's primary interests include formal K-12 education - particularly math, science, and reading, teacher development, literacy and higher education. Proposal deadline is September 20, 2013. More Information
Deadline Sep 21, 2013 | Community Development -- Community Grant Opportunity! The RGK Foundation is now accepting proposals for the 2013 Grants Cycle. The foundation's community grants support a broad range of human services, community improvement, abuse prevention, and youth development programs. Proposal deadline is September 20, 2013. More Information
Deadline Oct 1, 2013 | Education -- "Updates on This year's Office of Innovation and Improvement Grant Competitions" - from the U. S. Department of Education. The sixth completion grant is for the Charter Schools Program Non-SEA competition -- will be launched shortly. Application Deadline is September 30, 2013 More Information
Deadline Oct 2, 2013 | Community Development -- Grant Opportunity: Land o'Lakes Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofits focusing in benefiting rural communities with projects in community development. Deadline is Tuesday, October 1, 2013 More Information
Deadline Oct 2, 2013 | Community Development -- Need a scholarship for the "2013 Annual Conference" - hosted by Independent Sector, Sunday, September 29 - Tuesday, October 1 in New York City? Submit your application today. Deadline is Monday, June 10, 2013. More Information
Deadline Oct 2, 2013 | Education -- Attention Active National Art Education Association Member apply today for "The National Art Education Foundation Grant" for an opportunity to receive a grant for up to $10,000. Application Deadline is Tuesday, October 1, 2013. More Information
Deadline Oct 16, 2013 | Education -- Attention Community nonprofits and Education Organizations! Lego Children's Fund is accepting grant proposals for programs dedicated to inspiring and encouraging youth creativity. Apply today for an opportunity to receive a grant for up to $5,000. Application deadline is October 15, 2013 More Information
Deadline Nov 2, 2013 | Education -- STEM Program Grant Opportunity! The American Honda Foundation is accepting applications for grants up to $75,000 for programs that support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Application deadline is Friday, November 1, 2013. More Information
Deadline Nov 16, 2013 | Education -- Attention K-6 Teachers! Apply today for a grant from the International Reading Association for an opportunity to receive a grant for up to $2,500. At least 60% of the school's students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch. The grant may not be used for purchase of commercial programs. Application Deadline is Friday, November 15, 2013. More Information
Deadline Nov 16, 2013 | Education -- Teachers K-6 - Check this out! The International Reading Association is accepting applications for an opportunity to receive a grant up to $2,500. At least 60% of the school's students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch. The grant may not be used for purchase of commercial programs. Apply Today. Application Deadline is Sunday, November 15, 2013. More Information
Deadline Dec 2, 2013 | Education -- Attention K-12 Technology/Engineering Teachers! Apply today for a grant with Foundation for Technology and Engineering Educators for an opportunity to receive a grant for up to $2,000 to enhance the integration of a quality technology and engineering education program within your school's curriculum. Application Deadline is Sunday, December 1, 2013. More Information
Deadline Dec 31, 2013 | Community Development -- Grant Opportunity: The Mary and Stanley Smith Trust is taking letters of inquiry for a possible grant from nonprofits dealing with direct services to disadvantaged children and youth from birth to age 25. There is no application deadline. Letters of Inquiry are accepted at any time. Please review the frequently asked questions before submitting. More Information
Deadline Dec 31, 2013 | Wealth Building -- Great Job Opportunities Available! Go to "USAjobs.gov." has many job opportunities available. On main page of "USAjobs.gov" enter the region city and state and see what jobs are available in your location. More Information
Deadline Dec 31, 2013 | Education -- The Toyota U.S.A. Foundation is accepting applications from colleges, universities and nonprofit organizations engaged in per-collegiate math and/or science education for K-12 Math - Science -Environmental Science Initiatives! The grant period is rolling. More Information
Deadline Dec 31, 2013 | Education -- Check this out! The Reading Resource Project from The Literacy Endowment Foundation offers free books for literacy projects for schools and other literacy nonprofits. More Information
Deadline Dec 31, 2013 | Community Development -- Check this out! Has your community or school playground and recreational facility been closed due to safety and unkept concerns? "Open Previously Unavailable Playground Grants" are now available from "Kaboom!."Apply today for an opportunity to receive a grant up to $30,000. More Information
Deadline Dec 31, 2013 | Community Development -- Nonprofits - Grant Opportunity! Youth Initiative Proposals! Apply today with the Open Society Foundation for an opportunity to receive a grant up to $10,000 to develop and curate thematic pages related to youth policies around the world on the Youthpolicy.org site. Deadline is on a rolling basis. More Information
Deadline Jan 16, 2014 | Education -- Attention Community nonprofits and Education Organizations! Lego Children's Fund is accepting grant proposals for programs dedicated to inspiring and encouraging youth creativity. Apply today for an opportunity to receive a grant for up to $5,000. Application deadline is January 15, 2014 More Information
Publications / Research / Data
Education -- "The Next Generation on Science Standards" - a report from National Association of State Boards of Education suggests NASBE will assist state boards of education and state-level partners in learning about the Next Generation Science Standards, including the implications for policy related to the adoption and implementation of them. More Information
Education -- Listen to this Podcast! "The Bullying Environment" - a podcast from "StopBullying.gov suggests bullying can happen anywhere. It can happen in person, online, or behind your back. More Information
Education -- "Investigation in Numbers, Data and Space" - a report from Institute of Education Sciences suggests potentially positive effects on mathematics achievement for elementary school students. More Information
Education -- Attention Educators! Check out the Common Core State Standards Initiative Website at "www.corestandards.org" to find suggested resources to assist with various questions about the Common Core. More Information
Education -- "Teacher Evaluation Playbook" - a new tool kit from The National Association of State Boards of Education suggests best practices on Common Core Implementation. More Information
Education -- "Low-Income Students Increasingly Short-Changed on Financial Aid" - a report from the U.S. Department of Education suggests colleges and universities in the United States are using financial aid to attract qualified students from wealthier families instead of making higher education more affordable for low-income and working-class students. More Information
Education -- New Mobile Website! "U.S. Department of Education G5 Mobile Computing Launch" - a the mobile web version of the Grants Management System website "G5.gov." Learn more! More Information
Education -- "How are college leaders reducing the net cost for students?" - a report from "The Chronicle of Higher Education" suggests nearly every college and university leader "94%" surveyed said that they were increasing fundraising to reduce net costs for students. More Information
Education -- "State of Education: 'State Policy Report Card 2013'" - a report from StudentsFirst suggests this is a tool to see how education policies are serving students and schools. More Information
Education -- "The Nature Conservatory" offers resources to help bring nature into the classroom. Check out their website! More Information
Education -- "Audio Desk Education Community" - a website offering Software licenses and/or cloud-based services provided without charge to education community members for learning, teaching, and training. More Information
Education -- Check out The Elementary and Secondary Education Act Flexibility Process" Fact Sheets - from the U. S. Department of Education for educators to learn about the rationale and intent of ESEA flexibility. More Information
Education -- Educators sign up today for "Teaching Matters" - a website newsletter from U.S. Department of Education celebrating teachers and teaching. More Information
Education -- Looking for a Scholarship? The "Scholarship Search" from Career One Stop offers more than 7,000 scholarships as fellowships, loans, and other financial aid opportunities. More Information
Education -- "A Policy Pathway: Embracing Art Education To Achieve Title 1 Goals" - a report from the California Alliance for Arts Education suggests a Schools and districts receiving Title I funds are charged with using additional resources to supplement their regular education programs, to support qualifying student' achievement in English and Arts Language Arts and mathematics and parent involvement with schools. More Information
Health & Wellness -- "Codebook for Assessing State Nutritional Policies for Competitive Food in Schools" - a report from Center for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Population Health, National Center suggests the variables used to analyze and code state policies for competitive foods. More Information
Health & Wellness -- "Analysis of Best Foods in School" - a report from Center for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Population Health, National Center suggests standards for nutritive food components for the school day and after school. More Information
Health & Wellness -- "The Role of Food Hubs in Local Food Marketing" - a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests with an increasing demand for fresh, local, foods, the report finds that the success of food hubs is rapidly expanding, with well over 200 food hubs now operating in the United States. More Information
Health & Wellness -- Check This Out!! "The President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition" at "www.fitness.gov"a new website with suggestions on keeping active and nutrition. More Information
Health & Wellness -- Check out "Choose My Plate.gov" - a website from the U.S. Department of Agriculture with ideas and information to improve nutrition and well-being for a healthy lifestyle. More Information
Health & Wellness -- Need information on healthcare services in your community? USA.gov offers a variety of information on healthcare facilities and healthcare providers. More Information
Wealth Building -- Are you a small business owner? Ex-Im Bank website suggests information designed to assist small-business exporters secure export financing. More Information
Wealth Building -- Do you have questions about your investments? Check out "investor.gov" a website hosed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for suggestions and tips on wise investments, avoiding fraud and much more. More Information
Wealth Building -- Check this out! "Career One Stop" is a website of American Job Center Network offering tools to help in job searching, resumes and many other career resources. More Information
Wealth Building -- "My Social Security Account" - a new personalized online account from Social Security Administration is now available to individuals during working years a throughout receiving social security benefits. Individuals can access benefit verification letter, payment history, and earnings record. More Information
Wealth Building -- Need information on banking, housing, and protecting privacy, as well as tips on the latest frauds and scams? Check out "The Consumer Action Handbook" from USA.gov for great suggestions and tips. More Information
Wealth Building -- Did You Know?: The Ex-Im Bank is an independent federal agency that helps create and maintain U.S. jobs by filling gaps in private export financing at no cost to American taxpayers. More Information
Wealth Building -- "My Social Security Account" - a new personalized online account from Social Security Administration is now available to individuals during working years a throughout receiving social security benefits. Individuals can access benefit verification letter, payment history, and earnings record. More Information
Community Development -- "Grantee Perception Report: Ford Foundation 2012" - from the Ford Foundation suggests the foundation's ratings improved in several areas, including its impact on public policy in its grantees' fields, fairness in its treatment of grantees. More Information
Community Development -- Check out "The Community News Leadership 3.0 blog" hosted by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is posted on a weekly basis. More Information
Conferences / Workshops / Webinars
Education -- Attention K-12 teachers of life science and/or biology! Massachusetts Institute of Technology is offering a free 12-week on line course on the "Secrets of Life." There are no prerequisites for this course. Registration is no open. Tuesday, March 5 - Tuesday, May 28. More Information
Education -- Attention Educators! "Powerful Learning Practice" is now offering new "ecourses" for 2013. More Information
Education -- Attention Practicing Science Educators! The Masters of Science in Science Education degree program offers online courses, as well as summer field and lab courses, designed specifically for science educators.Registration is now open for summer and fall 2013. More Information
Education -- Check this out Math Students! "Ten Great Websites for Math Students" from "Fractious Learning." More Information
Education -- As part of the "Annual Father's Day - Reconnecting Families and Dads" event, the Department of Education is working to emphasize the importance of reading to children at these events. More than 100 Public Housing agencies are planning activities. To provide assistance to an activity near you contact Tony Fowler, (202) 401-3673 or via e-mail Anthony.fowler@ed.gov For more information the event, contact Sandra Norcom at 202-402-4644 or via e-mail at Sandra.Norcom@hud.gov. Registration is open. Saturday, June 15 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 451 7th street, SW | Washington, DC. More Information
Education -- "21st Century Lesson Plans" - an online course hosted by Powerful Learning Practices for educators to learn creative ideas for to implement and develop effective lesson plans. Register today! Monday, July 1 - Friday, July 12 | Mondays at 10:00 a.m. EST. More Information
Education -- Save The Date! "The Fall 2013 Lowe's Toolbox for Education" will open for grant proposals mid July. Grants are available to K-12 public schools in the United States for a wide range of improvement projects. Large schools and school districts are eligible to receive Toolbox grants up to $100,000. More Information
Education -- "Educational Leadership in the Digital Age" - an online course from Powerful Learning Practices for educators to learn how to embrace the role of lead learner in your organization, policies, procedures, and public relations. Registration is open. Monday, July 8 - Friday, August 9 | Thursday morning from 11:00 a.m-12:30 p.m. EST More Information
Education -- "Google Apps 101" - an online course hosted by Powerful Learning Practices for educators to learn how to create and collaborate with Google Docs for professional and classroom use as well as creating engaging lessons and activities with Google Docs. Registration is open. Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 26 | Mondays, 10:00 a.m. EST. More Information
Education -- Make plans now to attend the National Association of State Boards of Education's Annual Conference. Sunday, July 26- Tuesday, July 30, 2013 | Washington, D.C. More Information
Education -- Save The Date! "Born in Another Time: 'Learners and Learning, Now and Beyond'" - annual conference hosted by the National Association of State Boards of Education focusing on Common Core implementation, Next Generation Science standards, blended and virtual learning. For more information contact Kristie Jones at 703-684-4000 or via E-Mail at boards@nasbe.org. Registration is open. Sunday, July 28- Tuesday, July 30 | Ritz-Carlton Hotel |1250 South Hayes Street | Arlington, Virginia. More Information
Education -- Save the Date! "Safe Routes to School National Conference" featuring insights, valuable tools and strategies for making Safe Routes to School a success in your community. Registration is now open. Tuesday, August 13 - Wednesday, August 15 | Sheraton Grand Hotel Sacramento | 1230 J Street | Sacramento, California. More Information
Education -- "Connected Coaching" - an online course hosted by Powerful Learning Practices for educators to learn to coach in online spaces, to leverage the affordances of technology for coaching. Registration is open. Monday, June 10 - Friday, August 16 | A 90-minute, live, interactive webinar on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. More Information
Education -- "Connected Learner Lite" - a on-line classes hosted by Powerful Learning Practices for educators learn from "What is 21st Century learning and why is it important?" to "How do I create a 21st Century classroom or school?" The learning parallels our year-long PLP Connected Learner Experience. Registration is now open. Monday, June 10 - Friday, August 30. More Information
Education -- Attention Educators! Check out "Green Strides Webinar Series" hosted by "Education Week" providing school communities with tools to reduce their schools environmental impact and costs. More Information
Education -- "Connected Learner Lite" - a on-line classes hosted by Powerful Learning Practices for educators learn from "What is 21st Century learning and why is it important?" to "How do I create a 21st Century classroom or school?" The learning parallels our year-long PLP Connected Learner Experience. Registration is now open. Monday, September 30 - Wednesday, December 20. More Information
Education -- Attention Educators! All "Education Week" webinars are archived and accessible "on demand" for up to four months after the original live-streaming date. More Information
Health & Wellness -- "Health Legacy CEO Summer Assembly" - a conference hosted by the Southeastern Council on Foundations. The focus of this conference is the major issue of the Affordable Care Act. Registration is now open. Thursday, June 27 - Friday, June 28 | The Brown Hotel | 335 West Broadway |Louisville, Kentucky. More Information
Health & Wellness -- Save The Date! "2013 Play Street Event" - hosted by Blue Cross Blues Shield Association of New Orleans will be Saturday, September 21, 2013 | Time TBA | Freret Street | Algiers, Louisiana. More Information
Wealth Building -- Check It Out! "Global Access for Small Business" - a website for small company exporting goods or services to learn about free seminars, suggests expert advice, and professional resources. More Information
Wealth Building -- Check out "Wealth Creation and Rural Livelihoods" variety of archived webinars and classes to learn from and network with others. More Information
Community Development -- "Online Giving: 'Strategies that Click''' - a webinar hosted by "The Chronicle of Philanthropy" for nonprofits to learn how to improve online fundraising results and develop creative campaigns to raise more money online. Register today. Thursday, April 25 | 2:00 p.m. EDT. More Information
Community Development -- "Outcome Thinking and Management" - a webinar series hosted by the Foundation Center for nonprofits to focus and communication tactics from project activities to outcomes. Registration is open. Webinars take place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST on May 7, 14, 21 and 28. More Information
Community Development -- "How Fundraisers Can Avoid Generational Stereotypes" - a podcast hosted by The Chronicle of Philanthropy" for nonprofits to learn how fundraisers can avoid mistakes in soliciting donors from a wide range of generations. More Information
Community Development -- SAVE THE DATE! "The Learning Conference 2013" - hosted by Grantmakers for An Effective Organization focus will be on teaching non profits diverse perspectives, strategies and solutions. Registration is now open. June 3 - June 4 | Hilton Miami Downtown | 1601 Biscayne Boulevard | Miami, Florida. More Information
Community Development -- "Social Media - For Your Next Fundraising Event" - a webinar hosted by "The Chronicles of Philanthropy" for nonprofits to learn how to drive attendance up to the next event by creating well-timed messages that inspire action and to connect with participants after the event ends by using social networks to share photos and stories.. Registration is open! Tuesday, June 6 | 2:00 p.m. EST More Information
Community Development -- "Community Lawyering 2013" - a training course hosted by The Shriver Center for legal aid, public interest law advocates and their community-based partners to learn a range of advocacy practices, tools, policy advocacy and community building . Registration is now open. Early-Bird Deadline is May 13. June 12 - June 14 | The College of Law, Loyola University | 526 Pine Street |New Orleans, Louisiana More Information
Community Development -- "Annual Father's Day Event - Reconnecting Families and Dads" - hosted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for an opportunity to empower families --fathers, children and mothers -- while also connecting Dad's with economic, employment, health and education resources. For more information contact Sandra Norcom at 202-402-4644 or via e-mail at Sandra.Norcom@hud.gov. Registration is open. Saturday, June 15 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 451 7th street, SW | Washington, DC. More Information
Community Development -- "LinkedIn for Nonprofits" - a webinar hosted by "The Chronicle of Philanthropy" for nonprofits to learn Identify and connect with potential donors and board members using tools that are specifically designed by LinkedIn for nonprofit leaders and to understand how LinkedIn differs from other social networks. Register Today! June 18 | 2:00 p.m. EST. More Information
Community Development -- "Transitions: 'Using The Family Compass To Reach New Height'" - a family foundations forum hosted by The Southeastern Council of Foundations for family foundations to discuss matters that directly impact the management and effectiveness of family foundations. Registration is now open. Monday, June 17 - Wednesday, June 19 | High Hampton Inn and Country Club | 1525 Highway 107 | South Cashiers, North Carolina. More Information
Community Development -- "Health Legacy CEO Summer Assembly" - a seminar hosted by the Southeastern Council of Foundations for Executive Directors of Health Foundations to learn the critical implications of this new legislation along with tools and resources to improve your overall grantmaking impact. Registration is now open. Thursday, June 27 - Friday, June 28 | The Brown Hotel | 335 West Broadway | Louisville, Kentucky. More Information
Community Development -- Check This Out!! "Fund-Raising Fundamentals" - a variety of podcasts from "The Chronicle of Philanthropy" to listen to while on the go. Open iTunes to download and subscribe to podcasts, then mouse over the title and click Play. More Information
Community Development -- "Proposal Writing Workshop" hosted by the "Foundation Center" for nonprofits to learn how to understand the components of a competitive grant proposal, learn what grantmakers consider "red flags," and how to cultivate potential institutional donors. Registration is now open. Thursday, June 30 | Check in 8:30 a.m. | Workshop: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p. | Foundation Center Georgia State University | 50 Hurt Plaza | Atlanta, Georgia. More Information
Community Development -- Save The Date: The Independent Sector National Conference where foundation and nonprofit leaders will focus on high-value information and high-impact networking. Registration opens February 14, 2013. Sunday, September 29 - Tuesday, October 1, 2013 | New York, New York More Information
Community Development -- Save the Date! "Independent Sector National Conference" - focusing on moving nonprofit leaders from next to now, public policy and much more! Register today. Sunday, September 29 - Tuesday, October 1| New York, New York. More Information
Community Development -- Register Today! "Southeastern Council of Foundation's 44th Annual Meeting" focusing this year on Learning from the Past...Shaping the Future. Wednesday, November 13 - Friday, November 15 | The Homestead - Headquarters Hotel | 1766 Homestead Drive | Hot Springs, Virginia. More Information
Community Development -- Mark Your Calendars Today! The Southeastern Council of Foundations 2013 Annual Meeting will focus on learning from the past to shape the future. November 13 - November 15, 2013 | The Homestead | Hot Springs, Virginia. More Information
Community Development -- "Connect with the Next Generation of Donors" - a webinar hosted by "The Chronicles on Philanthropy" for nonprofits to learn what inspires young people to contribute and respond to advocacy efforts. Registration is now open. Tuesday, May 21 | 2:00 EST. More Information
News (Moving the Mid South Forward)
Education -- "2014 National Administration Budget Prioritizes Key Education Investments to Provide Opportunities for All Americans"- a press release from the U.S. Department of Education suggests that four year-old children from low to moderate have less access to high-quality early education. More Information
Education -- "Higher Education Tools" - a guideline from the U.S. Department of Education suggests a set of consumer tools to help students and their families make informed decisions about their choice for higher education, as well as better understand loan debt and stay on track in repayment. More Information
Education -- "Reducing School and Community Violence: 'Now is the Time'" - an article from "ED.gov" suggests violence and trauma in schools and communities can affect students' overall health and well-being and their educational outcomes. More Information
Education -- "Arkansas to Receive $5.3 Million to Continue Efforts to Turn Around its Lowest-Performing Schools" - in a recent press release from the U.S. Department of Education suggests Arkansas is one of 13 states that will receive SIG funding. More Information
Education -- "Teachers Take Action" - an article from the U.S. Department of Education reported from the National Agriculture Summit many schools have difficulty finding qualified and effective agriculture teachers for high school programs that are vital to the agriculture industry. More Information
Education -- "Proposed Rule: 'Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in School'" an article from the National Association of State Boards of Education suggests the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish standards for foods sold in schools other than those provided as part of the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program. More Information
Education -- "Youth Succeed with Great Educators, Help from ED" - an article from U.S. Department of Education suggests many people attribute their success was sparked by an educator. More Information
Education -- "The Next Generation Science Standards" - an article from the National Association of State Boards of Education suggests America's prominence in science, engineering, and technology has been slipping, and at the same time an increasing recognition that something needs to be done to improve U.S. science education. More Information
Education -- "Principal Appraisals Get A Remake" - an article from Education Week suggests what it takes to build a positive school culture. More Information
Education -- "Credit-Recovery Classes Take a Personal Approach" " - an article from Education Week suggests there has been a major shift in the way classes are provided to the students who need to repeat courses they have failed. More Information
Education -- "More Substantive and Lasting Than a Bagel Breakfast" - a bulletin from the U.S. Department of Education suggests despite many pockets of excellence, education is not where it needs to be as a nation once a world leader in college completion, today we rank 14th. A child growing up in poverty has less than a 1-in-10 chance of earning a college diploma. More Information
Education -- "Involved Dads Have an Impact on Their Children's Lives" - a report from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggests children with involved, caring fathers have better educational outcomes. More Information
Education -- "How Teachers Are Using Technology at Home and in Their Classrooms" - a report from the Pew Internet and American Life Project suggests 92% of these teachers say the internet has a "major impact" on their ability to access content, resources, and materials for their teaching. More Information
Education -- "Family Engagement - Capacity - Building Framework" - a report from the U.S. Department of Education suggests new ideas about the future direction of education and focus for family engagement. More Information
Education -- "Students and Most Influential Teachers from Arkansas were Among 141Students from Across the Country Named in the 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholars" - a press release from U.S. Department of Education named Kylie L. McClanahan, Central Arkansas Christian School, North Little Rock, Arkansas, most influential teacher: Melissa Leverett, North Little Rock, Arkansas. And Fred W. Pohlman, Prairie Grove High School, Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Most influential teacher: Dickie Thomasson, North Little Rock, Arkansas. More Information
Education -- "College Affordability and Completion: 'Ensuring a Pathway to Opportunity'" - an article from "ED.gov" suggests post-secondary education is the key to both individual success and collective prosperity in a knowledge-based economy. More Information
Education -- "Reading as a Hermeneutical Endeavour: 'Whole-Class Approaches to Teaching Narrative with Low-Attaining adolescent Readers'" - an article from "Literacy" suggests the long-term impact of the action research suggests that such a theorized approach can influence teachers' practice at a deep and sustainable level. More Information
Education -- "Science, Technology, Engineering and Math: 'Education for Global Leadership'" - an article from "ED.gov" suggests the United States as a global leader position is threatened as comparatively few American students pursue expertise in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). More Information
Education -- "High Schools and Career Readiness: 'Strengthening the Pipeline to the Middle Class'" - an article from "ED.gov" suggests too many of America's students are not meaningfully engaged or motivated in their academic experience while in high school. More Information
Education -- "Reaching Teens through Social Media" - an article from Stopbullying.gov suggests in this age of constant connectivity, and understanding the value teens place on their social networks, it's only fitting to try and better reach them digitally. More Information
Education -- Check it out! "StopBullying.gov is now on Tumblr!" StopBulling.gov suggests this page will be used as a way to engage youth from across the country to take a stand against bullying in their schools. More Information
Education -- "A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Why Teachers Succeed in the Classroom" - an article from the U.S. Department of Education suggests regional officers found some common threads as they shadowed educators from coast to coast to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. All of the teachers, however, were united by their passion for their work and dedication to getting the best out of their students. More Information
Education -- "Update: 'School Turnaround AmeriCorps" - an article from the U.S. Department of Education suggests the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants will enable more students to receive the targeted assistance they need to thrive. More Information
Education -- "Technology Gives Students with Disabilities Access to College Courses" - an article from the U.S. Department of Education suggests the idea is to provide learning choices and empowerment for students. The program is inclusive of all students, with or without a disability. More Information
Education -- "16 Percent of U.S. High Schoolers Victims of Cyberbullying" - in a study from the American Association of Pediatrics suggests one in six of the students said they had been a target of cyberbullying within the past 12 months. More Information
Education -- "Reshaping U.S. Public Education Policy" - an article from the Southeastern Council of Foundations suggests these efforts to improve education encouraged philanthropists to consider what more they might do to improve other parts of society through philanthropic investment. More Information
Education -- "Educating Students in the Computer Age to Be Multilingual by Hand" - an article from the National Association of State Boards of Education suggests that during early childhood, writing letters improves letter recognition, as shown in brain imaging studies; and teaching handwriting leads to improved reading, as shown in instructional studies. More Information
Education -- "You can't teach literacy with Skype, can you?" - an article from Powerful Learning Press suggests Many times, teachers or others have taken the time to read a class a story or poem via Skype. These experiences have introduced us to books and authors we would not otherwise have encountered and enriched our learning as a result. More Information
Education -- "4 Things to Do During Your Student Loan Grace Period" - an article from the U.S. Department of Education suggests most student loans, the grace period is six months but in some instances, a grace period could be longer. The grace period gives you time to get financially settled and to select your repayment plan. More Information
Education -- "Read - Lead - Succeed" - a statement from the American Pediatrics Association suggests children who are read to regularly are 3-4 times less likely to drop out of school. More Information
Education -- "Early Learning: 'America's Middle Class Promise Begins Early'" - an article from U. S. Department of Education suggests the foundation of a thriving middle class is access to a strong education for every child. More Information
Education -- "Blended Learning and Adaptive Instruction" - a report from "Education Week" suggests mixing online courses with face-to-face learning is primarily a method for serving struggling or advanced students while keeping them inside school walls. More Information
Education -- "Elevated Blood Lead Levels and Reading Readiness at the Start of Kindergarten" - an article in "Pediatrics" suggests blood lead levels well below 10 µg/dL were associated with lower reading readiness at kindergarten entry; even small blood lead level amounts appear to influence a child's reading abilities in kindergarten. More Information
Education -- "High Ratings for Teachers Are Still Seen" an article from "Education Week" suggests researchers urge caution in using 'value added' evaluations. More Information
Education -- "Parent and Community Involvement" an article from "Education Week" suggests making parent groups a part of the district decision making process and increase community engagement with schools. More Information
Education -- "On Literacy and The Common Core" - an article from "Education Week" suggests the resulting landscape is pockmarked with debates about how many the standards require English/language arts teachers to change the literature they've long taught. More Information
Education -- "Digital Divide Strikes College Admissions Process" - an article from "Education Week" suggests in order to build a pathway for creating the most successful students, all educators should be communicating about expected competencies as students transition from kindergarten to college. More Information
Education -- "Principal Appraisals Get A Remake" and article from "Education Week" suggests to create school and district leaders, school systems must provide opportunities for training, professional development, and meaningful feedback. More Information
Education -- "Principal Appraisals Get A Remake" and article from "Education Week" suggests to create school and district leaders, school systems must provide opportunities for training, professional development, and meaningful feedback. More Information
Education -- "Literacy and The Common Core" - an article from "Education Week" suggests curriculum and assessments are shifting as a result of English/Language arts standards. More Information
Education -- "Credit Recovery Classes Take A Personal Approach" - an article from "Education Week" suggests many school districts are identifying students for enrollment in online credit-recovery courses before they actually fail a class. More Information
Education -- "Math and The Common Core" - an article from "Education Week" suggests it's harder to teach this way than just teaching algorithms and steps. It forces you to go deeper. In the end, teachers have to get better at math. More Information
Education -- "Common Core for English Language Learners" - an article from "Education Week" suggests educators here are also concerned about making sure all teachers will be prepared to change their practices and provide the intense supports that English-learners need. More Information
Education -- "Common-Core Writers Offer Publishers' Criteria for Math" - an article from "Education Week" suggests a new set of "publishers' criteria" aims to influence decisions by both the developers and purchasers of such offerings for high school mathematics. More Information
Education -- "Common Core for English Language Learners" - an article from "Education Week" suggests educators here are also concerned about making sure all teachers will be prepared to change their practices and provide the intense supports that English-learners need. More Information
Education -- "Building Bridges for English Language Learners" - an article from "Education Week" suggests the new English/language arts standards demand that students sharpen their skills at reading, understanding, and analyzing a variety of complex texts. More Information
Education -- "Data Driven Decision Making" - an article from "Education Week" suggests successful results can be obtained for school districts that put efforts in data driven reform along with putting data into practice using new tools to predict student outcomes. More Information
Education -- Save the Date! October is "Mix It Up At Lunch Day" - encouraging students to identify, question and cross social boundaries. Read more from Teaching Tolerance suggesting activities and becoming a "Mix Model School". More Information
Health & Wellness -- "Teaching Older Children to Read Ingredients" - a healthy tip from "MyPlate.gov", suggests teaching older children to read the ingredient list on cereals or snack food packages and to choose those with whole grains at the top of the list helps them become aware of healthier choices. Check out "myplate.gov" every day for more healthy suggestions. More Information
Health & Wellness -- "Double up: Diet, Exercise Together are Key to Success" - a study from Stanford University Prevention Research Center suggest those who made changes in their diet and exercise habits at the same time did the best at meeting all three goals -- eating enough fruits and vegetables, limiting saturated fat and exercising enough to meet the government's guidelines. More Information
Health & Wellness -- "Physicians Least Likely Among Workers to be Overweight, Miss Work" - an article from Becker's Hospital Review suggests Workplace absenteeism related to poor employee health costs the U.S. economy $84 billion each year in lost productivity, More Information
Health & Wellness -- "Seniors Home Exercise" - an article from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggests older adults, coupling aerobic activity like brisk walking with activities that improve flexibility, strength and balance, are likely to reap the greatest physical and mental health benefits. More Information
Health & Wellness -- "Health in Mind" - a report from Healthy Schools Campaign and Trust America's Health suggests the nation's children are struggling academically and could become the first generation to live shorter and less healthy lives than their parents. More Information
Health & Wellness -- "Increase in Appetite Tied to Diet-Soda Intake" - a study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" suggests people who drank diet soda did not appear to consume more sugary and fatty foods than did those who chose water. More Information
Health & Wellness -- "Babies of Women Who Eat Junk Food While Pregnant 'More Likely to be Obese'" - a study from "The Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology suggests" suggests babies have less sensitivity to opioids and are more likely to overeat junk food, even in adulthood. More Information
Health & Wellness -- "USDA Grants to Increase Farmers Market Participation in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program" - a press release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's participation at farmers' markets helps provide fresh fruit and vegetables to families and expands the customer base for local farmers - a win-win for agriculture and local communities. More Information
Health & Wellness -- "High Blood Pressure Begins Early in Overweight Children" - an article from "Family Practice News" suggests that prehypertension was 57% more likely to develop in children who went from being of normal weight to being overweight, More Information
Health & Wellness -- "Obesity is More Common Among Women in the Most Rural Places Within Rural Counties" - a study from The Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology suggests women living in the most rural areas were 2.20 times more likely to be obese than women in the other zip code groups. More Information
Health & Wellness -- Check out the "Heart Health Mobile App" from the U.S. Department of Health and Herman Services suggesting easy-to-use tools to track healthy goals. Also, check out the numerous apps around heart health, weight and more. More Information
Health & Wellness -- "Data Mixed on Role of Exercise in Older, Obese, Osteoarthritic Patients" - an article from "Clinical Endocrinology News "suggests when exercise was combined with diet for 18 months, patients experienced a 30% decrease in pain and 24% improvement in function in Arthritis, Diet and Activity Promotion, with even higher results of 51% and 47% in Intensive Diet and Exercise for Arthritis. /1dc3e0ad99bb66b83db0ffeaaefafb2a.html?email=esandifer@fndmidsouth.org&ocid=1984325 More Information
Health & Wellness -- "Eating Less at Breakfast Will Not Make You Gorge at Lunchtime" - a study from MRC Human Nutrition Research Unit, suggests a smaller breakfast can help people lose weight because those who reduce their portion size in the morning do not tend to make up the calories later in the day. More Information
Health & Wellness -- Use this web-based tool from the Health Resources and Services Administration to find nearby health centers, hospitals, and other care facilities. Health centers provide health and dental care to people of all ages, whether or not they have health insurance or the money to pay for health care. More Information
Health & Wellness -- "Nutritious Summer Meals Available to Children in Need" from USA.gov suggests 17 locations in Arkansas for free summer meals, breakfast, lunch, or snacks to children in low-income areas. More Information
Health & Wellness -- October 24th is Food Day. Check out "Foodday.org" with suggestions to accessibility and affordability of fresh food and how to get involved. More Information
Health & Wellness -- Did you know that for more than 45 years community health centers have delivered comprehensive, high‐quality preventive and primary health care to patients regardless of their ability to pay? Community health centers have become the essential primary care medical home for millions of Americans, including some of the nation's most vulnerable populations. "Healthcare.gov" would like to assist you in learning more about community health care centers. You can also locate a community health center close to you. More Information
Health & Wellness -- Check out Find Food the National Hunger Clearinghouse suggesting information about programs that address the immediate and long-term needs of struggling families and individuals. More Information
Wealth Building -- "70% of Charities Forecast Rise in Donations in 2013" - an article from "The Chronicle of Philanthropy" suggests more than seven in ten nonprofits expect their donations to increase this year, even amid a challenging economic and political climate. More Information
Wealth Building -- Want to understand how much of a monthly payment you can afford? Check out "The Ability-to-Repay rule" article from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. More Information
Wealth Building -- "MakingHomeAffordable.gov" - a website hosted by the Treasury & Housing and Urban Development offers information on possible assistance in mortgage assistance. Learn about options, tips, tools and more. More Information
Wealth Building -- "Education - 'Knowledge and Skills for the Jobs of the Future'" - from the WhiteHoue.gov suggests using the "College Scorecard" can assist in finding a college's affordability and value in order to make informed decisions about choosing the right college. More Information
Wealth Building -- "The Federal Housing Finance Agency Extends Harp Refinances Through 2015" - an article from the American Banker suggests the Home Affordable Refinance Program that was set to expire at the end of 2013 has been extended an additional two years. More Information
Wealth Building -- "Why Do Credit Report Errors Matter?" - a report from the Federal Trade Commission suggests errors on credit reports can negatively affect credit score, which is used to evaluate applications for credit cards, loans, jobs, housing, and insurance. More Information
Wealth Building -- "Boomers Choosing Lifestyle Over Wealth Preservation" - an article from "Employee Benefit News" suggests peace of mind came in as a top priority, with many citing connections with family, friends and community as a goal for their later years. More Information
Wealth Building -- "Arkansas' Super Projects Program" - a report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce suggests the program allows any project that invests over $500 million and creates more than 500 jobs to receive state support through bonding for site infrastructure needs. More Information
Wealth Building -- "Census Bureau: 'More Renters with High Housing Costs" - an article from "Housingwire" suggests the number of renters with high housing costs in the U.S. increased from 42.5% in 2009 to 44.3% in 2011. More Information
Wealth Building -- "Watching To Closely" - an article from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggests teens who are more attentive to television have a higher body mass indexes, or BMIs. More Information
Wealth Building -- "American Dream Eludes With Student Debt Burden: Mortgages" - an article from Bloomberg suggests two- thirds of student loans are held by people under the age of 40 blocking millions of them from taking advantage of the most affordable housing market on record. More Information
Wealth Building -- "Projected Retirement Health Care Costs Drop" - an article from "Employee Benefit News" suggests it is extremely important that health care costs are factored into retirement savings strategies today so that retirees can be prepared to pay their medical bills throughout retirement." More Information
Wealth Building -- "Drive It Down! 'The High Cost of Auto Insurance for Rural Families'" - an article from Rural Family Economic Success Action Network suggests the single largest transportation-related expense for low-income households, besides the cost of gasoline and the car itself, is auto insurance. More Information
Wealth Building -- "Saving Strong All Year Long!" - an article from Rural Families Economic Success Action Network, suggests savings provides a base to move families into the economic mainstream. More Information
Community Development -- Check Out - "Prepare for Severe Weather" from USA.gov suggests how to prepare for floods, earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other severe weather. More Information
Community Development -- "Charity Can't Fill Holes in Aid to Poor" - an article from "The Philanthropy News Digest" suggests 69 percent of Americans believe the federal government should have a major role in providing food to low-income families. More Information
Community Development -- "Philanthropy Must Do More to Influence Policy" - an article from the Southeastern Council of Foundations suggests foundations that do become involved in policy issues risk drawing scrutiny to themselves--and often that scrutiny is justified. More Information
Community Development -- "Teens and Technology: - a report from the Pew Internet and American Life Project suggests one in four teens are "cell- mostly" internet users, who say they mostly go online using their phone and not using some other device such as a desktop or laptop computer. More Information
Community Development -- "Why Charities Should Use More Kinds of Social Media" - an article from "The Chronicle of Philanthropy" suggests charities that share online-communications responsibilities are more likely to reach more people and build deeper relationships with their supporters through social networks. More Information
Community Development -- "Branding Social Change?" - an article from the Southeastern Council of Foundation suggests the best--and perhaps only--way for companies to connect with consumers in the age of social media, and when done effectively the interaction between companies and consumers can lead to positive social change. More Information
Community Development -- "Nonprofits Taking Steps to Adapt to 'New Normal'" - a report from the "Nonprofit Foundation Fund: and Southeastern Council of Foundations suggests many nonprofit organizations are changing the way they do business in order to adapt to new economic realities. More Information
Community Development -- "Boards Are Not Ready for the Next Generation of Trustees" - an article from The Southeastern Council of Foundations suggests a rising generation of younger donors and philanthropic leaders could bring new money to nonprofits and fresh energy to their boardrooms. More Information
Community Development -- "Joint Committee on Taxation Releases Report on Tax Reform Working Groups" - The report includes summaries of select tax reform proposals from various commissions, organizations, and lawmakers. More Information
Community Development -- "Branding Social Change?" - an article from the Southeastern Council of Foundation suggests the best--and perhaps only--way for companies to connect with consumers in the age of social media, and when done effectively the interaction between companies and consumers can lead to positive social change. More Information