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Climate Change and Social Change: How funders can act on both

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The independence and financial freedom that foundations have presents an incredible opportunity for our sector to take a leadership role in tackling the climate crisis. The environmental emergency poses a threat to the communities we exist to serve – but addressing it can provide many co-benefits that will not only protect against future harm, but also improve lives in the here and now. Throughout this report, you will hear stories of the disproportionate impacts of climate change on the most vulnerable. You will also hear from a number of Foundation CEOs on how and why they are responding to...
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Nov
14
2024
IT Roundtable Peer Group Meeting
Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

The IT Roundtable is a peer-group for IT specialists, operations managers, technology directors, financial officers, CEOs, office managers, executive assistants, program officers, and anyone else with an interest in connecting with other foundatio

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​The Future of Rural Transportation and Mobility for Older Adults: Current Trends and Future Directions in Technology-enabled Solutions

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The focus and scope of this white paper is on the transformation of mobility for older adults in rural areas through technological innovations. The white paper explores the potential for technology research and innovation to transform the rural mobility landscape and, in the process, empower older Americans through meeting their travel needs in an equitable and effective manner. Please click the link below to read the report.
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Peace & Security Funding Index: An Analysis of Global Foundation Grantmaking

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The latest edition of this study found global philanthropic support for efforts to prevent, mitigate and resolve conflicts totaled $328.2 million in 2016 from 326 foundations and 2,600 grants. Funding for peace and security remains insignificant relative to foundation funding overall, accounting for just 0.7 percent of the $32 billion given by foundations in Candid's 2016 FC 1000 data set. Please click the link below to view the report.
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May
11
2023
Early Childhood Funders Network Peer Group Meeting
Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 2:00 to 3:30 PM

Join funder colleagues focused on early childhood education to learn about new developments and share approaches and opportunities for collaboration. Chairs: Laura Carlson (Buell Foundation) and Mara Holiday (Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation).

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Jan
9
2020
Webinar: Towards a New System of Community Wealth
Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

In the last decade a new system of community wealth building has begun to emerge as a trend in both urban and rural parts of the country. It’s focused on people instead of buildings, with a blend of public, private, civic and community leadership and capital. This bottom up approach involves building skills, growing entrepreneurship, increasing incomes and building assets.

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