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Bloomberg's Investment in Renewable Energy Instrumental in Phase Out of the United States' 200th Coal Plant

Release Date:

07/16/2015

... Alliant Energy, a major Iowa utility, has committed to phase out coal use at six of its plants in the state, marking the 200th coal plant to shut down in the United States. This marks a milestone ... United...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies, Tiffany & Co. Foundation Join Pew in the Protection of Vast Swaths of Ocean

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10/30/2015

... leaders over a mutual concern for the world’s oceans, Global Ocean Legacy was born. The partnership—which today ... and the Waitt Foundation—was built on a vision to protect the world’s ocean for future...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies: What C40's Report, Climate Action in Megacities 3.0, Means to Paris Climate Summit

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11/25/2015

... What C40's Report, Climate Action in Megacities 3.0, Means to Paris Climate Summit C40’s new report, Climate Action ... 23, comes just weeks before world leaders gather in Paris to try and create a...

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The Next Generation in Philanthropy: From The Rockefeller Foundation To The Zuckerberg Chan Initiative

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01/05/2016

... in Philanthropy: From The Rockefeller Foundation To The Zuckerberg Chan Initiative When $45 billion dollars is pledged to charity, it’s bound to start a lot of conversations. ... same ideals...

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Surdna’s Garcia Interviewed in Philanthropy News Digest

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05/12/2016

... News Digest You don't need a political scientist to tell you something is amiss in America. It's there, ... — the kind that make it possible for young Americans to pay off their student loans, buy a...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund Welcomes New Trustees to its Board

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07/15/2016

Rockefeller Brothers Fund Welcomes New Trustees to its Board Four candidates were elected at the Fund’s ... and Howard Kruse Endowed Chair. He is a former ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Kuwait,...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Supports National Geographic Documentary About the Coal and Mining Industry

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04/14/2017

... On the heels of President Trump’s executive order to undo Clean Power Plan regulations, National Geographic Global Networks CEO Courteney Monroe announced today ...

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22 Aug 2017

Two Sides of the Same Coin: Public-Private Partnerships and MIP - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 -

3:00pm to 4:00pm

... Civic Participation (FCCP), who has extended an invitation to PNY members. Space is limited and will be granted on a ... first served basis.* For decades, there’s been a push to insinuate special interests...

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New Video From TCC Group: The Missing Link for Maximizing Impact: Foundations Assessing Their Capacity

Release Date:

10/13/2017

... and Deepti Sood from TCC Group. A rapidly changing, global sociopolitical environment requires foundations to be nimble in maximizing opportunities to advance their agendas. At the same time...

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With Support From The Rockefeller Foundation, NRDC Releases Report: What, Where and How Much Food Is Wasted in Cities

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10/25/2017

... in Cities Food is the largest component of what we send to landfills in the U.S., representing nearly 22% of disposed ... When we waste food, we not only add organic materials to landfills (where they generate...

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The Rockefeller Foundation Expands Access to Electricity in India

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11/15/2017

The Rockefeller Foundation Expands Access to Electricity in India In rural India, only 55 percent of households have access to electricity. The Rockefeller Foundation aims to connect these...

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Arcus Winter Grantees Work for LGBTQ Equality Across the Globe

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01/05/2018

... From working with transgender and intersex groups to faith leaders and regional organizations, organizations continue to fight to raise awareness and combat discrimination against .....

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Gender Justice

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New Report Funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies Details Macro-Economic Benefits of Reducing Road Traffic Crashes

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01/10/2018

... gains in developing countries -- potentially adding 7 to 22 percent to GDP per capita over 24 years in some – as well as ... where about 90 percent of deaths occur, according to the World...

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Newman’s Own Saved from Major Tax Hit

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02/12/2018

... from its salad dressing, pizza sauce and other products to charities, was saved last week from a 200 percent tax increase by a late minute amendment to the federal budget enacted by Congress. U.S. Senators...

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Online Data Journalism Hub Funded by OSF Is Set To Launch

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03/12/2018

Online Data Journalism Hub Funded by OSF Is Set To Launch Data journalism is a critical part of newsroom ... borders and disciplines is necessary for success. The Global Editors Network (GEN), headquartered in...

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United Way of New York City's "Make It Your Own" Empowers Women to Build Personal Brands

Release Date:

04/18/2018

... Way of New York City's "Make It Your Own" Empowers Women to Build Personal Brands More than 200 members of United Way ... York City'sWomen United—the New York City chapter of a global...

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Michael Bloomberg Donates $4.5M to U.N.Climate Body After U.S. Cuts

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04/23/2018

Michael Bloomberg Donates $4.5M to U.N.Climate Body After U.S. Cuts Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has vowed to write a $4.5 million check to the United Nations body that .....

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Morgan Stanley Foundation Announces Additional Support to Local Food Banks Across the United States

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05/17/2018

Morgan Stanley Foundation Announces Additional Support to Local Food Banks Across the United States Morgan Stanley ... Foundation today announced over $1,500,000 in grants to local food banks in 29 cities across...

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NoVo Foundation Announces Grantees of $34 Million Radical Hope Fund

Release Date:

06/13/2018

... committed originally —in Radical Hope Fund grants to 19 organizations from among 1,000 applicants doing bold ... NoVo launched the Radical Hope Fund in July 2017 with a global call for projects grounded in new...

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