2021 J.M.K. Innovation Prizes Awarded to 10 Initiatives With Standout Potential, Shared Community Focus
Release Date:
11/16/2021
Record Number of Submissions Demonstrates Surge in SocialImpact Projects and Innovation Through Collective Empowerment
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Release Date:
11/08/2021
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Release Date:
11/16/2021
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New York Life’s Impact Investment Initiative commits $50 million to Enterprise Community Loan Fund.
Release Date:
11/10/2021
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Borealis Philanthropy Introduces Alicia Bell Announced as the new Director of the Racial Equity in Journalism Fund
Release Date:
11/04/2021
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Helmsley Charitable Trust adds Nevada to Rural Healthcare Program, grants more than $11.3M to hospitals for advanced equipment
Release Date:
11/02/2021
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has added Nevada as the eighth state in its Rural Healthcare Program
Citi Joins Breakthrough Energy Catalyst as Anchor Partner to Accelerate the Clean Energy Transition With $100 Million Commitment
Release Date:
11/02/2021
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For Us, By Us Farm - Based Education - A Webinar Hosted by Community Food Funders
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 -
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021 -
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Fair Representation in Redistricting Briefing - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP
Thursday, December 2, 2021 -
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Philanthropy Can Help Bridge the Gap Between the Idea of Disability Rights and the Reality
Release Date:
11/05/2021
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Nonprofit agencies need to create an agenda for NYC’s next administration by Doug Bauer
Release Date:
10/21/2021
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The Sozosei Foundation Reaches a Milestone Awards $4 Million in Grants to Decriminalize Mental Illness
Release Date:
11/01/2021
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Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Awards $76 Million in Grants in Third Quarter of 2021
Release Date:
10/26/2021
$11 million in general operating support was committed to organizations led by under-represented populations
Annie E. Casey Foundation and TCC Group Collaborate on Nesting to Achieve Impact: Lessons for Family Funders from a National Foundation
Release Date:
10/26/2021
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Ford Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies Join Governments and Private Funders to Announce Historic Pledge at COP26 in support of Indigenous Peoples and local communities
Release Date:
11/01/2021
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Lavelle Fund for the Blind Announces Dr. Louis D. Pizzarello, M.D., M.P.H., as New Board Chair and Dr. Sharon McLennon-Wier to the Board of Directors
Release Date:
10/29/2021
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Helmsley Charitable Trust Names Sarah Paul as Next CEO
Release Date:
10/25/2021
Ms. Paul will assume the role on November 1, 2021, succeeding Stephanie Cuskley who has led the organization since 2015.
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Release Date:
10/25/2021
Ms. Paul will assume the role on November 1, 2021, succeeding Stephanie Cuskley who has led the organization since 2015.