Sanford Programs

Positively impacting education and philanthropy worldwide

About Sanford Programs

National University System is leading the expansion, in coordination with universities around the country, of three initiatives inspired by philanthropist and entrepreneur T. Denny Sanford to address critical needs in the education and nonprofit sectors. Sanford Harmony and Sanford Inspire provide innovative resources for the Pre-K-12 education sector. The Sanford Institute of Philanthropy offers educational programs to help nonprofits increase their capabilities and their positive impacts on society.

Visit SanfordPrograms.org or learn more about Sanford Harmony, Sanford Inspire, and Sanford Institute of Philanthropy below.

Sanford Harmony

Sanford Harmony is a research-based social emotional learning program that promotes positive peer relations among Pre-K-6 students through lessons and activities that encourage communication, collaboration, and mutual respect. The program was inspired by Mr. Sanford, who saw a need to improve adult relationships starting at childhood.

Available at no cost to schools and organizations, Sanford Harmony has been recognized as a quality SELect program by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), the nation’s premier organization that evaluates such programs. The program has also been evaluated for its ease of implementation by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Research and Reform in Education.

Visit SanfordHarmony.org to learn more.

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Sanford Inspire

Sanford Inspire is based on the idea that every child should have not one, but many inspiring teachers. Sanford Inspire offers Pre-K-12 educators research-based teaching methodologies and on-demand, self-guided online courses and video modules. The approaches are being used in pre-service and in-service teacher education programs and for professional development.

Designed to foster inspired classroom environments and based on Mr. Sanford’s desire to support and celebrate educators, the innovative resources that encourage student engagement in curriculum are available at no cost to teachers, schools, districts, and Colleges of Education.

Visit SanfordInspire.org to learn more.

Sanford Institute of Philanthropy

Sanford Institute of Philanthropy offers educational and training programs to help nonprofits significantly increase their fundraising capabilities and their positive impacts on society. Based on the vision of Mr. Sanford, the first Sanford Institute of Philanthropy launched at National University in 2014 with the development of proven contemporary curricula presented by recognized nonprofit leaders, faculty, and renowned philanthropists.

Sanford Institute of Philanthropy partners with colleges and universities around the country to launch affiliate Institutes serving regions nationwide. A common cornerstone among each Institute is the Cause Selling approach that blends proven business strategies with relationship-building principles, and is covered in the industry-leading book Cause Selling the Sanford Way: A Guide to Relationship-Driven Fundraising.

Visit SanfordInstituteofPhilanthropy.org to learn more.