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April 2019

San Diego to Receive Multi-Year Grant From The Outdoor Foundation to Get More Kids and Families OutsideWednesday, April 17, 2019
San Diego has been chosen as one of four communities in the Outdoor Foundation’s nationwide Thrive Outside Community In…
Research Week Recap (Part Two): Meaningful Research in SOLES; Creative Collaborations; Lab CrawlSunday, April 14, 2019post has photos
The conclusion of the fourth annual Research Week at the University of San Diego last week showcased diversity, inclusion, social justice an…
Character Education Resource Center News You Can Use - April 2019Friday, April 5, 2019
When you want to teach children to think, you begin by treating them seriously when they are little, giving them responsibilities, talking t…
March Updates from The Nonprofit InstituteMonday, April 1, 2019
Happy Spring! Here are The Nonprofit Institute's updates from March.…

March 2019

12 USD Teams Advance to the Global Social Innovation Challenge Semi-FinalsThursday, March 28, 2019
This week, the Center for Peace and Commerce announced the 12 semi-finalist student teams that will vie for the chance to win up to $10,000 …
Learn about $3,500 E2E STEAM Microgrant April 4 at Kearny High SchoolFriday, March 22, 2019
Are you a faculty or student of USD or San Diego Unified School District? Do you have an idea for an innovative, STEAM project? …
Character Education Resource Center News You Can Use - March 2019Tuesday, March 12, 2019
A March Madness Lesson March Madness is a phenomenon that grips the national sports psyche from the second week of March through the first …
February Updates from The Nonprofit InstituteFriday, March 1, 2019
In the past month, The Nonprofit Institute has continued to further leading-edge research, mission-driven diverse leadership, and champ…
New Evaluating and Visualizing Impact Workshop Series!Friday, March 1, 2019
Do you struggle to evaluate the impact of your work? This workshop series from the Caster Family Center for Nonprofit & Philanthropic Re…
The City of San Diego Nonprofit Academy Wins Economic Development Collaboration Award of MeritFriday, March 1, 2019
The Nonprofit Institute and the City of San Diego will be honored with an Award of Merit by the California Association for Local Economic De…

February 2019

This program is helping fast-diversifying suburban schools promote success for all studentsFriday, February 22, 2019
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Standing in front of Ridgeview Charter Middle School in this Atlanta suburb, you can’t help but notice the …
SOLES 2nd Annual Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Excellence ShowcaseWednesday, February 20, 2019
Last year, SOLES hosted its inaugural Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice Excellence Showcase. The event included 38 projects related to…
CSE’s Equinox Project and Quality of Life Dashboard Move to USD's Nonprofit InstituteFriday, February 15, 2019
The Equinox Project, a locally recognized nonpartisan civic initiative that informs and engages the public and decision-makers in creating b…
Caster Family Center for Nonprofit and Philanthropic Research Mentioned in San Diego Union-Tribune Article on Childcare FundingMonday, February 11, 2019
The Caster Center's research on San Diego County local childcare needs and barriers was cited in The San Diego Union-Tribune.…
January Updates from The Nonprofit InstituteMonday, February 11, 2019
In the past month, The Nonprofit Institute has continued to further leading-edge research, mission-driven diverse leadership, and champ…
Thrive Schools' Dream is a Linda Vista Connection to USDThursday, February 7, 2019post has video
Nicole Assisi '02 (BA), ’06 (Credential, MEd), was a student doing undergraduate studies and then a master's degree at the University …
Character Education Resource Center News You Can Use - February 2019Wednesday, February 6, 2019
President’s Day Character is the architect of achievement. - George Washington The people have a right, an indisputable, unalienable…