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The Role of a Mentor: Effective Workplace Mentorship

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The mentee and mentor connection is the most valuable professional relationship you can have. There is an array of mutual benefits of mentoring for both the mentee and the mentor. Traditional workplace mentoring relationships involve senior employees helping guide junior colleagues.

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Happy New Year! Top Grants To Apply for in 2025

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We have government grants to fuel community initiatives, nonprofit grants to support vital causes, and business grants to drive innovation and entrepreneurship. Improve the Delivery of Social and Health Services : Nonprofit and for-profits, IHEs, government entities, and health centers may receive funding.

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A Nonprofit Partnership: How One Board Member Connected Two Organizations and Boosted Both

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Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. They also have access to the Cooke Scholar Network, where alumni serve as mentors and open doors to career opportunities.

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GrantWatch Spotlight: Baltimore, Maryland

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There are grants to Maryland nonprofits, for-profit entities, government agencies, and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) for environmental activities to advance healthy ecosystems in communities across the state. Participants will receive investment funding, mentoring, deals and perks, and networking support.

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Is There Racial Bias in Awarding Federal Grants?

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As with anything in the government grants space, it is complicated. There is evidence that government grants are not distributed equitably. Department of Health and Human Services, awarded 6,333 grants to new awardees, just 6% of the total of 108,945 awarded, according to its Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS).

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How to Apply for Grant Funding Without a Grant Writer

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GrantWatch is an online database that lists current grants available from foundations, governments, and corporations. Ask a colleague, mentor, or board member to review your application for clarity and alignment. Use the Right Tools to Find Grants One of the hardest parts of the process is simply finding the right grant opportunities.

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What do you believe are the most critical areas for improvement to achieve your mission?

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Because we choose not to be under the government’s thumb by acquiescing to the 501(c)(3) status game, we are generally not permitted to apply for grant funding. Youth Outreach and Support: We need to create programs offering safe spaces and peer mentoring for LGBTQ+ youth to address issues like bullying and family rejection.

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