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3 giving trends to watch in 2019

Tyler Morning Telegraph 20 Feb 2019

According to new studies released in November 2018 by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, in partnership with the Collective Giving Research Group, “giving circle members leverage their social networks more ......

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Sandy water issue raises a host of questions

Deseret News 20 Feb 2019

SALT LAKE CITY — Of all the things Americans take for granted, water is near the top. Getting information should be somewhere near the top, too ... Sandy blew it ... Cities actually spend a decent amount of time studying stuff like this. Last spring, Bloomberg Philanthropies convened a meeting with 54 communications specialists from cities in the U.S ... ....

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Jay Evensen: Sandy water issue raises a host of questions

Deseret News 20 Feb 2019

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Knight Foundation doubling spending to boost local news

Journal Review 19 Feb 2019

Nearly 1,800 weekly and daily newspapers have closed since 2004, and the number of working journalists has been cut in half during that period, according to a University of North Carolina study. Until 2005, Knight had focused much of its journalism philanthropy on education....

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Fetalvero: What’s your net worth?

Sun Star 17 Feb 2019

SOME of our legislators are making it difficult for us to have access to their Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (SALN) ... Let us leave it at that ... However, there are several connotations on a person’s net worth ... Someone’s net worth could be on philanthropy ... Inventions, scientific studies, medical breakthroughs, discoveries, innovations etc....

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A refuge to suffering Manas scales new highs

Sowetan Live 13 Feb 2019

She says the journey has taught her that even when the world throws evil at you, optimism in a better tomorrow reigns supreme. Her ambassadorship, announced two weeks ago, is her biggest achievement to date ... Her journey as a journalist led her on this path of philanthropy. But Manas initially dreamt of becoming a radio DJ and studied drama ... ....

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From life in prison to published author: DC native pens ‘Master Plan’

Wtop 13 Feb 2019

Through his social enterprise and contracting company, Wilson creates job opportunities for those “affected by the justice system.” Recently, he started a foundation, and hopes to get more into philanthropy. “I’m just learning and studying and trying to figure out how I can be ......

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Former Starbucks chief's presidential bid may help Trump

The National 09 Feb 2019

Mr Schultz is unlikely to land in the White House, but he would probably pull a significant number of votes away from a Democratic candidate, according to the survey conducted by Optimus, a data-science firm that’s studying the effects of independent candidates on the 2020 race....

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Despite low-key style, McRobbie has transformed Indiana University

Indianapolis Business Journal 08 Feb 2019

Those include two schools of public health; a school of informatics; two schools of education; the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy; the School of Global and International Studies; the Media School; and the School of Art, Architecture and Design, which is based in the architectural hotbed of Columbus, 50 miles east of Bloomington....

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Worcester Prep Teachers Hosts Annual Bread Sale

The Ocean City Dispatch 07 Feb 2019

... hosted the annual Bread Sale with their second graders as part of a hands-on learning lesson combining English, science, social studies, mathematics and philanthropy....

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Jewish Federation nominations open for education awards

Jewish Herald-Voice 07 Feb 2019

Nominees must demonstrate commitment to Jewish education and leadership in the general Jewish community, such as synagogue membership, Jewish philanthropy, Jewish study, community service, social action and board membership; and/or commitment and contributions to Jewish education ......

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Craiglist's Craig Newmark gives Poynter $5 million for ethics center

Tampa Bay Times 06 Feb 2019

PETERSBURG - The Poynter Institute for Media Studies has been awarded a $5 million grant - the largest gift in its history - from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to establish the Craig Newmark Center for Ethics and Leadership ... Craig Newmark Philanthropies offers grants to promote ......

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Commission says patching up California’s health workforce would cost $3 billion

Business Journal 05 Feb 2019

The recommendations arrive after 1 1/2 years of study by the California Future Health Workforce Commission, which is funded by philanthropies including the California Health Care Foundation, The California Endowment, Blue Shield of… ......