August 31, 2010

Broad Foundation Awards $20 Million to Broad Center for Management of School Systems
Philanthropy News Digest
8/31/10
The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation has announced a $20 million grant to the Broad Center for the Management of School Systems to continue recruiting, training, placing, and supporting school district leaders nationwide.
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Moundridge Community Foundation Established
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August 30, 2010

Gates Housing-First Plan Doesn’t Come With Housing Money
Seattle Times
By Lornet Turnbull
8/30/10
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is working with partners to apply a proven model for reducing homelessness in the Seattle area. The foundation is not paying for affordable housing. Foundation leaders say that is the role of government.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America [...]

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August 27, 2010

Powering Communities: Charlotte Welcomes Community Foundations
RE: Philanthropy
By Brian Collier
8/26/10
Senior vice president for community philanthropy at Foundation For The Carolinas talks about hosting the Council on Foundation’s Fall Conference for Community Foundations and the challenging times facing community organizations.
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Kresge Grants $1.25 Million to Help Bell Telephone Building’s Conversion into Housing for Homeless
Crain’s Detroit Business
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August 26, 2010

Pittsburgh, Westmoreland Foundations Completing Merger
Tribune-Review
By Jennifer Reeger
8/26/10
The merger between the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County and The Pittsburgh Foundation will be completed by the end of the year after state and county approval. The foundations have been working to combine their administrative, operational and technological processes. Funds are expected to merge in October with the [...]

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