Rep. Derek Kilmer Will Lead Rockefeller Foundation’s U.S. Program and Policy Team
Also, Keisha Browder will be the first Black CEO of United Way Bay Area, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation has named the inaugural president of LISC Green.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Audacious Project Commits $60 Million to Repurpose Drugs for Rare Diseases
Also, Colorado State U. received $50 million to help build a new engineering facility, and the Stuart Foundation pledged $30 million to the California Thriving Youth Initiative.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Grindr for Equality Names New Managing Director
Also, the Fannie and John Hertz Foundation will install its next president on January 1.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
How to Boost Planned Giving — and Build a Healthy Future for Your Nonprofit
Bequests and other legacy gifts are “the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow,” one expert says. Here are six ways to create a thriving planned-giving program or bolster your existing strategy.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Charles E. Lakin Foundation Gives $165 Million for Community Revitalization in Western Iowa
Plus, the Barr Foundation awarded $34.5 million to 92 community-based organizations across Massachusetts, and the Duke Endowment committed $15 million for Hurricane Helene relief.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Former Congresswoman Takes Helm of Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation
Also, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington names its first Black woman leader, and the Stonewall Community Foundation has tapped a new executive director.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Foundations Contribute to Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
Millions in grants for hurricane relief have come from the Dogwood Health Trust, Walmart, Augusta National Golf Club, the Home Depot Foundation, JPMorganChase, the Charlotte Hornets Foundation, the New York Yankees Foundation, Publix Super Markets Charities, and more.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Borealis Philanthropy Taps New Head of Emerging LGBTQ Leaders of Color Fund
Also, the former CEO of Walter Reed will take the helm of the HealthWell Foundation in November, and the leader of the Meyer Foundation is departing after two years.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy Establishes $100 Million Fund
Also, the Lilly Endowment has given $104 million to 91 organizations through its Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative, and 260 researchers have received $70.3 million from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Kumi Naidoo Will Lead Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative
Also, the Pivot Fund has named a veteran journalist as its managing director, and the Yosemite Conservancy will install a new CEO in January.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions