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Philanthropy Must Prioritize Democracy Beyond Election Day

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11/17/2020

... foundations and philanthropy are finding their place in the response, working alongside government, nonprofit and ... work. Funding models are evolving rapidly to respond to a pandemic that can feel never-...

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With Support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Glacier Ice Art Installation Aims to Encourage Public Action Against Climate Change

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11/10/2015

... Climate Change Acclaimed visual artist Olafur Eliasson, in collaboration with distinguished geologist Minik Rosing, today announced the upcoming launch of a major public artwork on display during the UN...

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Johnson & Johnson Announces $1.75 Million Donation to Save the Children to Support Syrian Humanitarian Refugee Crisis

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11/18/2015

... Syrian refugee crisis and strengthen long-term resiliency in their communities. The $1.75 million commitment was ... of Save the Children's third annual Illumination Gala in New York...

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Patients with Macular Degeneration Show Improvement with High-dose Statin Treatment (Research to Prevent Blindness)

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02/08/2016

... Medical School and the University of Crete have conducted a phase I/II clinical trial investigating the efficacy of ... degeneration (AMD) -- the leading cause of blindness in the developed world. Although...

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California Governor Jerry Brown and Michael Bloomberg Launch “America’s Pledge”

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07/12/2017

... Bloomberg launched America’s Pledge on climate change, a new initiative to compile and quantify the actions of states, cities and businesses in the United States to drive down their...

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to Support Facebook Research Initiative to Study Social Media Impact on Elections

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04/09/2018

... The social network announced an initiative that will see a group of scholars analyze the impact of social media on ... and director of research David Ginsberg announced in a Newsroom post...

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Don Chen, Social Justice Veteran, Selected as Surdna Foundation’s Third President

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08/20/2018

... enthusiastic selection of Don Chen as the foundation’s new president. “Don has the track record, experience and ... with the foundation for over 20 years, first as a grantee and later as a...

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Pfizer and The Pfizer Foundation Donate $40 Million in Charitable Grants, Expand Product Access and Mobilize Colleagues to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic

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04/06/2020

Pfizer and The Pfizer Foundation Donate $40 Million in Charitable Grants, Expand Product Access and Mobilize ... to changing needs of patients and medical community NEW YORK--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:...

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The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Promotes David Gilmore to Role of Deputy Chief Investment Officer

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01/06/2021

... Chief Investment Officer. Since joining the Foundation in 2014, Mr. Gilmore has served as Managing Director of ... to diversify its investment manager portfolio.” In his new role, Mr. Gilmore...

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Ford Foundation appoints Catherine Chinedum Aniagolu-Okoye as regional director for West Africa

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10/07/2021

... of Catherine Chinedum (‘ChiChi’) Aniagolu-Okoye as its new regional director for its office serving West Africa. Aniagolu-Okoye began the Lagos-based role in September. Aniagolu-Okoye succeeds the late...

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Selects Ten Communities as 2020-2021 RWJF Culture of Health Prize Winners

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10/26/2021

... Territory); and Worcester, Mass. Each winner will receive a $25,000 prize, join a growing network of Prize-winning ... nation. Prize communities share a commitment to investing in...

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The Westchester Community Foundation Awards $3.2 Million in Grants to 66 Nonprofits

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12/01/2021

The Westchester Community Foundation Awards $3.2 Million in Grants to 66 Nonprofits Hartsdale, NY (December 1, 2021) ... of life for Westchester residents. Grants addressed a wide range of needs, including COVID-...

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The Century Foundation Releases Report - Here Is What School Integration in America Looks Like Today

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12/02/2021

... Releases Report - Here Is What School Integration in America Looks Like Today As the COVID-19 pandemic rolls into its ninth month, a rising death toll and pronounced racial and socioeconomic ... school...

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Weinberg Foundation Details Chief Investment Officer Transition

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03/22/2022

... effective September 1, 2022. The changes were announced in mid-November 2021. “The Weinberg Foundation warmly ... office—including the Foundation’s development of a team dedicated to managing the Foundation’s...

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In May, the Korean American Community Foundation Celebrated its 20th Anniversary and Raised a Record-Breaking Amount at the Annual Gala

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06/16/2022

In May, the Korean American Community Foundation Celebrated its 20th Anniversary and Raised a Record-Breaking Amount at the Annual Gala The Korean ... continuing to support local initiatives in...

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Mexico’s Muxe Leaders Assert Rights and Strengthen “Social Armor” Through Visibility - Work Supported by The Arcus Foundation Grantee

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02/21/2023

... - Work Supported by The Arcus Foundation Grantee A group of leaders from within the muxe community of ... Oaxaca state is achieving significant advances in influencing how they are seen by wider society and...

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University of Montana Receives Mellon Foundation Grant to Expand Native American Humanities

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07/13/2023

... The award will support an innovative Indigenous Scholar- in -Residence Program and provide academic support for faculty ... curricula, the University of Montana intends to provide a national model to...

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