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Member Update: Microsoft grant for Black- and African American-led nonprofits

Microsoft recently opened preliminary applications for the community skills program, part of its larger commitment to address racial injustice. The program will award up to 50 unrestricted, cash grants of up to $100,000 per year for three years to Black- and African American-led nonprofits that provide digital skills and workforce Read more…

By Sarah Oldmixon, 4 yearsSeptember 2, 2020 ago

Guest Post: How Can Philanthropic Funders Advance Equity for Immigrant and Refugee Workers?

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020 By: Monica Munn Monica Munn is Senior Director of the Mariam Assefa Fund at World Education Services and member of the Steering Committee of Workforce Matters. Founded in 1974, World Education Services Inc. (WES) is a non-profit social enterprise dedicated to helping international students, immigrants, and refugees Read more…

By Sarah Oldmixon, 5 yearsAugust 6, 2020 ago