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Opinion from Ford Foundation's Walker: Why Giving Back Isn’t Enough

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12/17/2015

... remarkably bighearted people, but I believe the purpose of our philanthropy must not only be generosity, but justice. ... in the United States to microlending in Bangladesh. Our work has been indisputably for...

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Nathan Cummings Urges Firstenergy Shareholders to Vote for Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Lobbying Expenditures

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05/06/2016

... of diversifying away from coal, FE appears to be investing resources to subvert public policies that address climate ... appears to be pursuing policies that could jeopardize both our investment in FE and...

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In the Eye of the Storm: How Federal Funding Rescues Arts and Culture in Times of Disaster

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09/07/2017

... we often neglect the institutions that capture our history and preserve memories of American life, allowing us to explore and better understand our national culture. When museums, libraries, and performing...

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Schott Foundation CEO John H. Jackson Named by EBONY Magazine One Of 100 Inspiring Leaders

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11/13/2017

... "Working for policy change that both brings up-to-date resources to neglected schools and provides the access to ... are public school graduates. This is further evidence that our public school system...

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The Ford Foundation Takes Another Stand On Census

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10/19/2018

... we live, where we’ve been and where we’re going, who our neighbors are and what our communities look like. As we approach 2020, there are ... coalition of foundations and advocates are leveraging ...

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William T. Grant Foundation Names Ten William T. Grant Scholars Finalists

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12/12/2018

... from a pool of 52 applicants after a rigorous review by our staff and Selection Committee. Vivian Tseng, senior vice ... to bear on the pressing issues facing young people in our country. We congratulate them...

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Judy Miner Joins Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s Board of Directors

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01/24/2020

... experience spans instruction, student services, and human resources responsibilities at City College of San Francisco, ... in education will be invaluable as we continue to support our region’s youngest...

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Silicon Valley Community Foundation

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Schott Foundation Introduces the Loving Communities Response Fund

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04/03/2020

... how you can most effectively support life-saving work in our nation’s most vulnerable communities — if so, please ... and hunger are included in shaping policies and allocating resources . In response to this...

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Housing and Homelessness

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Lauren Perkins Joins Westchester Community Foundation

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03/30/2023

... “Lauren joins the Community Foundation at a time when our resources are growing and impact in Westchester and the ... and local community investment will be an asset for our work,” said Laura...

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Claire Stryker Joins Arcus Board of Directors

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09/20/2023

... and nonhuman-animal well-being—giving generously of her resources and time to these causes. “I am thrilled to ... to the insights she will bring to complement those of our other board members,” said Annette...

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09 Feb 2024

Philanthropy 101: Continuing the Connection

Friday, February 9, 2024 -

11:00am to 12:00pm

Virtual Meeting - Register by 2/8

While we’ve recently wrapped up our 8th cohort of the Philanthropy 101 series, we know that ... learners on this journey, and exchange reflections and resources that will serve you in 2024! Come as you are – .....

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14 May 2013

Service for Impact Working Group

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 -

9:00am to 10:30am

... and explore new opportunities to make a difference in society while supporting business objectives through ... ) and how to apply the Reimagining Service principles to our work. We invite you to contribute to...

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New Online Tool Created With Support from OSF Helps Immigrants Make a Plan

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04/04/2018

... Advocates Network (IAN). "We all hope we never need our emergency plans, but it's important to be prepared." Make ... assistance. The site was created with support from Open Society Foundations...

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09 Apr 2019

Service for Impact - Effective Strategies in Aligning Employee Engagement and Business Priorities

Tuesday, April 9, 2019 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... and explore new opportunities to make a difference in society while supporting business objectives through ... citizenship leaders, we are uniquely equipped to connect our colleagues to solutions that catalyze...

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Mellon Foundation Grant Helps Capture History, 280 Characters at a Time

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03/31/2019

... University of Maryland, both happened to be attending the Society of American Archivists Conference in Washington, DC. ... the events. “Like everyone else, we were glued to our TVs and to Twitter, trying to...

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ASPCA Takes on The Right Horse Initiative to Increase Equine Adoption Efforts Nationwide

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11/18/2019

... Efforts Nationwide NEW YORK—The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today ... the equine community — an approach the ASPCA employs in our own equine welfare work — and...

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Animal Welfare

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Andy Warhol Foundation Awards $4. M. to U.S. Arts Organizations Against Backdrop of Uncertainty in Cultural Sector

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06/24/2020

... the interlocking crises we are facing as a nation and as a society , the foundation is doubling down on its commitment to artists as they grapple with our difficult past, present and future... Andy Warhol ...

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