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Independent Sector produces recurring and standalone research and analysis on topics related to the health of the nonprofit sector and philanthropy.We use cookies on our website to give you the most...more
Independent Sector produces recurring and standalone research and analysis on topics related to the health of the nonprofit sector and philanthropy.We use cookies on our website to give you the most...more
Women Unite in Philanthropy: Impact 100 Grants Fuel Vital Community Programs 
Impact 100 showcases the power of women giving as one.The group of 800 women each donate $1,000, which turns into $800,000 in grant money.Eight local nonprofits will receive $100,000 each, ranging in...more
Impact 100 showcases the power of women giving as one.The group of 800 women each donate $1,000, which turns into $800,000 in grant money.Eight local nonprofits will receive $100,000 each, ranging in...more
Philanthropies Add $76M in New Funding For Climate Action
Foundation: Lawson Foundation
The Earth Day announcement comes less than six months after nine charities and wealthy families agreed to invest $405 million over the next decade.Most of the funds announced this week $70 million...more
Foundation: Lawson Foundation
The Earth Day announcement comes less than six months after nine charities and wealthy families agreed to invest $405 million over the next decade.Most of the funds announced this week $70 million...more
Celebrating Women in Philanthropy 
Impact the Palm Beaches presents FPL Women in Philanthropy to a crowd of over 80 guests at Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach.The honorees included: Vernique Williams, Manager of Inside Accounts, MGA,...more
Impact the Palm Beaches presents FPL Women in Philanthropy to a crowd of over 80 guests at Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach.The honorees included: Vernique Williams, Manager of Inside Accounts, MGA,...more
Fundraising Good Times Building Family Philanthropy Part Two of A Two Part Series 
Building fundraising into your family reunion builds a family legacy of giving.Consider creating two funds: one to meet the needs of family members, and another for community giving.This could be a...more
Building fundraising into your family reunion builds a family legacy of giving.Consider creating two funds: one to meet the needs of family members, and another for community giving.This could be a...more
Spotlight on Women's and Girls' Causes: Landscape Analysis and Funding Strategies 
The Women's Institute of New York is a non-profit organization based in New York City.The Institute's mission is to make the world a better place for women and girls through education, health care,...more
The Women's Institute of New York is a non-profit organization based in New York City.The Institute's mission is to make the world a better place for women and girls through education, health care,...more
Baptist Community Ministries Announces 2025 Grant Recipients 
Baptist Community Ministries is a 29-year-old private foundation committed to promoting health and well-being throughout the Greater New Orleans area.The 2025 core grant recipients include Baptist...more
Baptist Community Ministries is a 29-year-old private foundation committed to promoting health and well-being throughout the Greater New Orleans area.The 2025 core grant recipients include Baptist...more
In Print: Donors Down, Dollars Up: Wku Philanthropy in A New Age 
Since FY12, philanthropic giving at WKU has increased by about 7%.The lowest valley was $15.2 million in FY14 and the highest peak was $32.1 million inFY18.The university's top five fundraising years...more
Since FY12, philanthropic giving at WKU has increased by about 7%.The lowest valley was $15.2 million in FY14 and the highest peak was $32.1 million inFY18.The university's top five fundraising years...more
A Call For Catalytic Capital to Rebuild Israel
"Blended finance" involves investment from government and philanthropic sources.Public sector investment usually provides the first layer of funding in blended finance models.The platforms and funds...more
"Blended finance" involves investment from government and philanthropic sources.Public sector investment usually provides the first layer of funding in blended finance models.The platforms and funds...more
Dept. of Public Instruction: After Feds Cut Green Ribbon Schools, Wisconsin Launches Own ... 
Mahone Middle School in Kenosha and West De Pere High School in De Pere were honored for outstanding efforts to reduce environmental impact and costs.The Stewardship and Sustainability Award is part...more
Mahone Middle School in Kenosha and West De Pere High School in De Pere were honored for outstanding efforts to reduce environmental impact and costs.The Stewardship and Sustainability Award is part...more
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The Financial Services Sector: What it Means for Impact Investing
A recruiting trends report by Michigan State University’s (MSU) Collegiate Employment Research Institute discovers that the financial services sector is decreasing the hiring rate for Bachelor’s degrees from “double-digit expansion”.
