Ford Foundation's Work Doesn't End with 'Grand Bargain'
Release Date:
01/20/2015
Ford pledged $14.75 million to nonprofits and charities in Detroit, in addition to its $125 million "grand bargain" grant.
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NEO Philanthropy Promotes Melinda Fine to Vice President
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01/14/2015
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01/14/2015
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Coalition to Support Grieving Students Launches GrievingStudents.org
Release Date:
01/13/2015
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All Investing is Impact Investing
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Denver Post lists Rockefeller Brothers Fund and F.B. Heron Foundation as examples of utilizing social impact investing.
Rauch Foundation Study Shows Lack of Housing Options in Long Island
Release Date:
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Rauch Foundation President, Nancy Rauch Douzinas, discusses result of Long Island Index study.
Joan Mitchell Foundation Announces Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
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Detroit Institute of Arts Hits Its Grand Bargain Goal
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Aetna Foundation Launches $4.5 Million Healthier World Innovation Challenge
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Simons Foundation Helps Scientists Share and Review Findings
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01/06/2015
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Howard Gilman Foundation Appoints Anna Campbell to Program Officer
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01/06/2015
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