Month: June 2022

University of California announces Native American Opportunity Plan

Stuart Mitchell

The University of California will ensure that in-state systemwide Tuition and Student Service Fees for California students from federally recognized Native American tribes are fully covered by grants or scholarships under a plan shared this week by UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D. The UC Native American Opportunity Plan aims to make college more affordable and accessible for California’s Native American students. It was developed as part of UC’s larger efforts to advance student diversity and inclusive excellence, President Drake said. Native Americans are one of the most underrepresented groups within…

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Increased demand and falling donations create “perfect storm” for charities in cost-of-living squeeze

Stuart Mitchell

Nearly nine in 10 charities (86%) are worried about the impact that rising living costs are having on people who rely on their services, according to new research with sector leaders by the Charities Aid Foundation. With families facing financial struggles due to the increased cost of living, 71% of charity leaders are also worried about managing an increase in demand on their services. Charities also need to manage their own increasing bills due to rising inflation. Four in five charity leaders (82%) are concerned about the increased cost of…

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CAP – Take PRIDE in your advertising this June

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Take PRIDE in your advertising this June. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. 50 years ago this summer, the first Pride march was held in the UK. It was a party – but it was also a protest.  Things have come a long way since then, but that progress shouldn’t be taken for granted and there’s…

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Amazon Commits $10.6 Million to Create 130 Affordable Homes and Expand Social Services in Nashville, Bringing Total Commitment in Local Affordable Housing to Nearly $100 Million

Stuart Mitchell

Amazon has announced that it will invest a total of $10.6 million to help build and renovate more than 130 affordable homes in partnership with the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA), and support the social work of the local nonprofit CrossBridge Inc. This commitment is part of the Amazon Housing Equity Fund, a more than $2 billion commitment to create and preserve 20,000 affordable homes for individuals and families earning moderate-to-low incomes in Nashville, Washington state’s Puget Sound region, and the Arlington, Virginia, region. “We’ve already hired more than…

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PR industry stands firm on Russian ban – PRCA

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has reminded PR professionals to consider the moral, ethical, and reputational consequences of working with Russian organisations, following media reports that other professional service sectors are seeking exemptions to the Government’s ban on UK-Russian business. PRCA Director General Francis Ingham commented: “Our industry has sent a resounding message to the Kremlin; Russia’s abhorrent invasion of Ukraine will not be tolerated. “Other sectors may seek exemptions to the Government’s ban but our industry’s resolve on this issue is unyielding. The PR industry cut ties…

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