What’s Next? Charting the Course for Philanthropy’s Success
RE: Philanthropy
By Anita DeFrantz, Myrna Deckert, Amina Dickerson
6/29/10
Sixteen leaders from philanthropic organizations across the nation gathered in Los Angeles for the Council on Foundations’ first-ever Summer Retreat for Foundation CEOs. The gathering was an opportunity for leaders to explore how their organizations can respond to and weather economic [...]
Wed, June 30 2010 » Other » No Comments
X Prize Foundation Announces $10 Million Oil Disaster Cleanup Challenge
Fast Company
By Ariel Schwartz
6/28/10
The X Prize Foundation announced that it will begin soliciting ideas for plugging the Deepwater Horizon oil well that’s leaking into the Gulf of Mexico. Speaking Monday at the TEDxOilSpill conference in Washington, D.C., X Prize Foundation Vice President of Prize Development Francis [...]
Tue, June 29 2010 » Other » No Comments
Brenda Donald Headed to Annie E. Casey Foundation
Baltimore Sun
By Brent Jones
6/25/10
Maryland Department of Human Resources Secretary Brenda Donald will step down from her position next month to accept a job with the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Donald will become the vice president of the Center for Effective Family Services and Systems, where she will formulate [...]
Mon, June 28 2010 » Other » No Comments
The Critical Impact Award: Turning Health Care Jobs into Careers
RE: Philanthropy
By Barbara Dyer
6/24/10
Barbara Dyer, president and CEO of the Hitachi Foundation, says philanthropy can play an important role in driving quality improvements in the healthcare delivery system. Dyer cites the Jobs to Careers initiative, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Hitachi Foundation [...]
Fri, June 25 2010 » Other » No Comments
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