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

Posted by Admin WPN on March 23, 2021

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

Posted by Admin WPN on March 16, 2021

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?

Posted by Admin WPN on March 16, 2021

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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Fiserv, Bucks award grants to 20 local minority-owned businesses

Posted by Admin WPN on March 9, 2021

Grants worth $10,000, plus business consulting services By Maredithe Meyer -Mar 3, 2021 12:47 pm Twenty local, Black- and minority-owned businesses were...

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African American philanthropists lead $2M effort to support health disparities researcher through ThriveOn Collaboration

Posted by Admin WPN on March 3, 2021

Medical College of Wisconsin faculty leader Dr. Leonard Egede receives endowed chair appointment focused on health equity research Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 22, 2021 – African...

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American Family Insurance to commit $105 million to help close equity gaps

Posted by Admin WPN on March 1, 2021

By Brandon Anderegg -Feb 23, 2021 12:32 pm Last updated on February 24th, 2021 at 12:49 pm American Family Insurance will commit...

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10 Myths About The Racial Wealth Gap

Posted by Admin WPN on March 1, 2021

Posted on Feb 25, 2021, by Community Foundation By Chuck Self, Community Foundation Board Director You have probably heard many explanations about...

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Northwestern Mutual Commits $5 Million to Children’s Wisconsin and the MACC Fund Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Largest Standalone Donation

Posted by Admin WPN on March 1, 2021

Company builds upon more than $4.2 million in contributions to Children's Wisconsin cancer initiatives since 2013 MILWAUKEE, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This...

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Sinclair named chief diversity and inclusion officer for Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Posted by Admin WPN on February 25, 2021

Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 24, 2021 – Further advancing its generational commitment to racial equity and inclusion, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation today announced the hiring of Kenyatta Sinclair as...

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The 2021 Learning Conference

Posted by Admin WPN on February 23, 2021

Please join us for the virtual 2021 Learning Conference. Hosted in partnership with Minnesota Council on Foundations, the virtual 2021 Learning Conference is designed...

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