Marin Community Foundation’s $2 Million Grant Links Schools, Preschools
Marin Independent Journal
By Rob Rogers
8/23/10
Hoping to forge a connection between the county’s public schools and its preschools, the Marin Community Foundation announced $2 million in early education grants Monday. The grants, part of a five-year, $35 million program by the foundation to improve opportunities for underprivileged students, [...]
Wed, August 25 2010 » Other » No Comments
New Orleans: The Mirror and the Screen
RE: Philanthropy
By Albert Ruesga
8/23/10
The head of the Greater New Orleans Foundation reflects on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the community’s resilience.
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TCC Picked for $14M Math Experiment
Tacoma Daily Index
8/19/10
With the support of five foundations, Tacoma Community College has been selected as one of 19 community colleges [...]
Tue, August 24 2010 » Other » No Comments
What Happens to Liability Costs When A Hospital Admits Errors?
Wall Street Journal
By Katherine Hobson
8/16/10
Research funded by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation finds that the practice of admitting medical errors, saying “I’m sorry” and offering compensation to patients may go a long way toward preventing malpractice lawsuits..
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Healing America: A Funder’s Commitment [...]
Mon, August 23 2010 » Other » No Comments
The Giving Pledge and a New Era of Philanthropy
RE: Philanthropy
By Kristin Lindsey
8/19/10
The executive vice president and COO of the Council on Foundations reflects on important considerations for the philanthropic sector in the wake of the recent Giving Pledge announcement.
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Influential Lumina Foundation Drives Higher Education Change, Innovation
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
By Reginald Stuart
8/18/10
Lumina Foundation [...]
Fri, August 20 2010 » Other » No Comments
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