In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Washington state then provided a regulatory framework for how the legalization of recreational cannabis production, processing, and retail sales would be regulated under what would become the Washington State…
Do you want to raise the kind of funding that not only funds your mission — but also has the potential to literally transform your organization’s work? People ask us what it really takes if we want to pull off a major capital campaign or a big increase in annual funding. And here’s our response:…
Outcome Based Education (OBE) has emerged as a guiding philosophy, emphasizing measurable student outcomes. Simultaneously, the integration of technology has become a cornerstone in shaping modern educational experiences. As we embark on this exploration, we delve into the synergy between Outcome Based Education and technology, unraveling the potential impact of this dynamic duo on student…
What Is a U.S. Visa Status? A U.S. visa status refers to the state of an application made for an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa that you can check using the database of the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) Status Check. Alternatively, you can call the National Visa Center at 603-334-0700 to get updates on your visa application status. To…
When organizations aren’t raising as much money as they need, they’ll often tell me: “We need to recruit new board members.” This is very often true, but it’s only a piece of the puzzle as to why they’re not being more successful with fundraising. So, if you’re about to embark on…
The guide will give you tips, insights and background information on how to experience the best possible student life in Denmark. If you read the guide you will be muck more prepared for living in your new country. You will be well-informed on topics such as housing, the Danish biking culture, Danish history and culture…
The 16th annual Blackbaud Luminate Online Benchmark Report is here! We look forward to this report every year. It’s a reliable touchstone to identify giving trends as well as shifts in sustainer and email engagement in the nonprofit digital space. It’s also a valuable tool to help nonprofits evaluate their results by giving them a…
We’re rounding up some of our top recent stories, from a poll of adults without college diplomas to Clarkson’s transfer of 16 degrees to another institution. #week #numbers #findings #adults #degrees
Last Wednesday, the state of Texas likely executed an innocent person when it put Ivan Cantu to death. Sadly that is nothing new for either Texas or the United States. In death penalty states, executing the innocent is just a price they pay to keep the machinery of death running. Nothing is perfect, after all,…
It’s well-known in the nonprofit world that the second gift, sometimes even referred to as “the golden gift,” is when donor retention rates start to rise. So why do donors continue to give to your nonprofit after their first gift? Or conversely, why do so many first-time donors not give again? The answer could be…