April 15, 2021 – Getting to a National Yes on Health Care: What can EC Funders Learn?

Join ECFC and the Raising Child Care Fund for a discussion with key players in funding, creating a structure to support passage, and preserving the Affordable Care...

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Billionaire Philanthropists John and Laura Arnold to Give at Least 5% of Their Wealth Annually

Billionaire philanthropists John and Laura Arnold have committed to donating a minimum of 5% of their wealth annually to charity by signing on to the Global Citizen’s...

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Darren Walker: The 60 Minutes Interview

Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, is interviewed on 60 minutes and shares his story and how he is leading the foundation philanthropy under the tenant,...

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$1 Million! Gresham High School Graduates Each Can Get a $3,250 Scholarship

When the Gresham Scholarship Fund was founded 20 years ago, who would have dreamed a small tight-knit community of 565 very generous souls could grow that fund...

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS $117,420 IN COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANTS

— The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin announced that nine charitable causes have received Community Enhancement Grants totaling $117,420 in the first...

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A BLUEPRINT FOR PHILANTHROPIC CENSUS ENGAGEMENT

The census doesn’t end when the counting stops. 2020 Census work is ongoing and 2030 planning is well underway. If we want the Census Bureau to better...

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Brewers partner with AmFam to help ‘Fearless Dreamers’ in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE - A new baseball season kicks off with new opportunities for area students as the Milwaukee Brewers and American Family Insurance just launched a...

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Otto Bremer Trust awards 190 grants and program-related investments totaling $11.4 million

SAINT PAUL, March 23, 2021 — The Otto Bremer Trust has awarded $11,473,300 in grants and program-related investments to 190 organizations in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and...

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Journey Toward Racial Equity Report

United Philanthropy Forum his report represents the latest in an effort by Philanthropy-Serving Organizations (PSOs) to advance philanthropic practice and impact by centering racial equity....

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One Year Later: How Has COVID-19 Reshaped Philanthropy?

Philanthropy has responded to COVID-19 like no other crisis in recent memory. Through increased giving, reduced restrictions, and a deeper focus on listening to communities and partners,...

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