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Venture Philanthropy uses philanthropic dollars earmarked to do some kind of social and community good as a source of capital for businesses launched in marginalized communities.
The monies are managed through a Program Related Investment (PRI) fund and deployed as capital for the purpose of launching businesses.
Significant Matters raised over $850,000 of venture philanthropy funds that were invested in businesses focused on creating sustainable and transformational solutions.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley named Catholic Charities' 2025 Charity in Action Award winner.CFOV oversees 312 charitable funds with assets totaling $75 million.The foundation has...more
B.S.in human health & physiology will focus on the biological and physiological foundations of health.B.A.in public health is designed to provide students with a well-rounded understanding of the...more
Foundation: Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Findlay, Ohio.Founded in 1994, the foundation has raised more than $1.5 million in grants since its inception.The...more
The new platform integrates the Giftabulator donation calculator with the AI-powered digital twinning metaverse technology of iShare.The platform is designed to appeal to a wide range of donors, from...more
wildfire survivors struggling with FEMA applications could benefit from disaster case managers.To help, nonprofits across the region are readying what they say will be a record number of Disaster...more
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Simons Foundation
Archewell's work spans a range of issue areas that mostly track with Meghan's charitable interests before her marriage.Meghan served as patron to four organizations: the National Theatre, the...more
KE's KHI Awards 2025 continue to honor institutional philanthropy across Karachi, adjoining areas.Jury members spans diverse sectors, including education, healthcare, social entrepreneurship, and...more
Foundation: Marietta Community Foundation
Scholarships are available for students pursuing a college degree, honing their craft at a trade school or joining the nation's military.All applications are reviewed through a blind process to allow...more
Foundation: Marietta Community Foundation
Scholarships are available for students pursuing a college degree, honing their craft at a trade school or joining the nation's military.Support extends across Washington and Noble counties and Wood...more
Venture Philanthropy uses philanthropic dollars earmarked to do some kind of social and community good as a source of capital for businesses launched in marginalized communities.The monies are...more
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This Social Innovation Helps Prevent Bed Sores in Wheelchair Users
Co-founders William Mann and David Mravyan devised the Sensimat during a mandatory project for their MBA at the Richard Ivey School of Business in Canada. Sensimat is a device that helps manage and assess pressure among wheelchair users.
