True Partnership: Hard but Important
RE: Philanthropy
By Mindie Reule
7/23/10
The Program Manager for Public Policy at Philanthropy Northwest shares her perspective on the development of a public-private partnership that will expand access to federal, state and local benefits for eligible populations in need.
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Wise Picks? Commentators Weigh In on the Social Innovation Fund Grants
Chronicle of Philanthropy
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Mon, July 26 2010 » Other » No Comments
Federal Government Awards $50-Million in First Set of Innovation Grants
Chronicle of Philanthropy
By Debra E. Blum
7/22/10
The Social Innovation Fund, a White House effort to pump millions of private and public dollars into projects that are effectively tackling pressing social problems, awarded its first round of grants today, totaling nearly $50-million. Among the biggest winners: job-training and [...]
Fri, July 23 2010 » Other » No Comments
Many States Adopt National Standards for Their Schools
The New York Times
By Tamar Lewin
7/21/10
Less than two months after the nation’s governors and state school chiefs released their final recommendations for national education standards, 27 states have adopted them and about a dozen more are expected to do so in the next two weeks. Their support has [...]
Thu, July 22 2010 » Other » No Comments
Creating a New “System” of Supportive Housing for the Chronically Homeless
RE: Philanthropy
By Kate Levin Markel
7/20/10
Despite persistent economic and civic challenges in Detroit, there are some encouraging signs of progress, including the community’s collaborative response to chronic homelessness.
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Skoll Foundation: Broadening the impact
Philanthropy Journal
By Ret Boney
7/20/10
The Skoll Foundation’s online community of thousands of social entrepreneurs [...]
Wed, July 21 2010 » Other » No Comments
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