Kellogg Foundation Pursues College Access Agenda
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
By Jamaal Abdul-Alim
6/30/11
When the W.K. Kellogg Foundation first approached a group of tribal college presidents in 1994 with a $23 million grant for a handful of their institutions, the tribal college leaders didn’t exactly trip over themselves to get the money.
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Major Donor to New [...]
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Building Relationships in Public Policy from the Ground Up
RE: Philanthropy
By Matt Mendenhall
6/28/11
Two recent Council on Foundations events in Battle Creek, Mich. (Regional Learning Forum and Public Policy for Community Foundations Course), produced rich discussions regarding the capacities and roles of community foundations.
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Gates Backs Efforts to Study Impact of Tax Policies on Nonprofits
Chronicle of [...]
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Community Foundation Celebrates 50th Birthday
Shreveport Times
Loresha Wilson
6/27/11
On June 26, 1961, the Community Foundation of Shreveport/Bossier City began with $21,000 to assist individuals, families, businesses and non-profits in effective giving. Fifty years and $75 million later, the organization celebrated its 50th birthday.
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Forging Bonds, Overcoming Stereotypes
Monitor of Psychology
By Tori DeAngelis
July/August 2011
An American Psychology Association [...]
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GiveBig Charity Push: 1 Day, $3.5 Million
The Seattle Times
By Susan Gilmore
6/25/11
A flash mob, a happy hour and countless tweets were all part of a day of charitable giving Thursday that raised more than $3.5 million for King County charities.
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Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Celebrates 20 Years by Giving $5M
The Green Bay Press Gazette
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Mon, June 27 2011 » Other » No Comments
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