Smart Donors Are Putting Nonprofits Back in Charge
Release Date:
07/20/2015
Chronicle of Philanthropy editorial examines Ford's move to double unrestricted grants for operating support.
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Pinkerton Expands Science Mentoring for High School Scholars
Release Date:
07/20/2015
Up to $10 million will be distributed to provide authentic research experiences for 2000 city youth by 2020.
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Planning for an Influx of Assets - Webinar
Thursday, September 10, 2015 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
This webinar is limited to private and family foundation staff and trustees only. An influx of assets—whether sudden or expected—is a powerful transition point in your family’s philanthropy.
$1.25 Million Mellon Grant Awarded to Arts & Humanities to Fund Digital Humanities, African American Studies
Release Date:
07/17/2015
The grant will fund research, education and training at the intersections of digital humanities and African American studies at the University of Maryland.
Can You Run A City Based on Happiness?
Release Date:
07/17/2015
Bloomberg Philanthropies invested $1 million to see if Santa Monica, California could develop strategies to maximize citizen's happiness.
After Implementing New Strategic Approach, Andrus Announces First Round of Grants
Release Date:
07/17/2015
The Andrus Family Fund had an open call for letters of inquiry for the first time in over a decade.
Bloomberg's Investment in Renewable Energy Instrumental in Phase Out of the United States' 200th Coal Plant
Release Date:
07/16/2015
In 2009, the pollution from the 200 coal plants now slated for retirement caused 6,000 heart attacks, 60,000 asthma attacks and 3,600 deaths each year.
Boosting Adult Education in New York
Release Date:
07/16/2015
This Altman Foundation-backed commentary examines the need for adult education and literacy programs.
Two Views on the Failure of Policing
Release Date:
07/16/2015
The Century Foundation examines the costs and consequences of the war on drugs.
Ford Freezes $4 Million in India Funding Amid Clampdown
Release Date:
07/15/2015
The funding will be held as the Prime Minister of India investigates foreign donors.
PHI Granted $50,000 Award to Commemorate Retirement of President of John A. Hartford Foundation
Release Date:
07/15/2015
The John A. Hartford Foundation’s Board of Trustees gave Dr. Rieder the opportunity to select one of its grantees to receive the one-time award to commemorate her retirement.
Ella Baff will Join the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation as Senior Program Officer
Release Date:
07/15/2015
Ms. Baff is currently the executive and artistic director of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.
HSBC Names Kelly W. Fisher Senior Vice President and U.S. Head of Corporate Sustainability
Release Date:
07/15/2015
Ms. Fisher was previously at Toyota Motor North America.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Backs Campbell Brown's Nonpartisan Education Website
Release Date:
07/15/2015
The site will be called Seventy Four, which references the 74 million children in the United States under age 18.
Andrew W. Mellon and Doris Duke Charitable Foundations Support Creation of New Musical Works
Release Date:
07/15/2015
The foundations have earmarked $475,000 to Chamber Music America for new jazz and classical ensemble pieces.
Ford, Arcus, Palette Fund and Johnson Family Foundation Release Comprehensive Data on LGBTQ Community
Release Date:
07/14/2015
The Our Tomorrow initiative will provide new data to better engage LGBTQ individuals across the country.
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Facilitates Clinical Research with $8.7 Million in Grants
Release Date:
07/14/2015
The foundation has awarded $8.7 million to 18 physician-scientists to reserve 75 percent of their time for independent research.
Open Society and MacArthur Foundations to be Banned by Russia Along with Many Others
Release Date:
07/14/2015
Russia has instituted a campaign to expose foreign influences that are deemed "threatening."
Heckscher Foundation for Children Works to Demystify NYC High School Admissions Process
Release Date:
07/13/2015
The foundation is currently developing an application to help underserved youth apply to city high schools.
Rockefeller Announces Joint Initiative with Obama Administration to Create New Resilience AmeriCorps Program
Release Date:
07/13/2015
The two-year pilot will launch later in 2015 and has garnered $1 million in support.