Social philosophy

Pamela Davis Selected for The NonProfit Times 2021 Power & Influence Top 50 List

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Monday, August 2, 2021

The NonProfit Times has named Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA) CEO, President and founder Pamela Davis to its 2021 NPT Power & Influence Top 50 list of top working executives in the nonprofit sector.

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  • The NonProfit Times has named Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA) CEO, President and founder Pamela Davis to its 2021 NPT Power & Influence Top 50 list of top working executives in the nonprofit sector.
  • Honorees represent a broad spectrum of nonprofit organizations and are selected by the publications editors from a national pool of executives.
  • I am honored to be recognized among an esteemed group of leaders who are driving the nonprofit sector forward in challenging times, says Davis.
  • This years Power & Influence Top 50 list appeared in the August 1, 2021 issue of The NonProfit Times.

UPDATED: Independent Sector Releases Second Annual Report on Trust in Civil Society

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Friday, July 23, 2021

The 2021 Independent Sector Trust in Civil Society survey finds, overall, that trust across all institutions is declining, but a majority of Americans remain confident in the ability of the nonprofit and philanthropic sector to strengthen U.S. society.

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  • The 2021 Independent Sector Trust in Civil Society survey finds, overall, that trust across all institutions is declining, but a majority of Americans remain confident in the ability of the nonprofit and philanthropic sector to strengthen U.S. society.
  • Understanding these findings is critical because public trust continues to be the currency of the nonprofit sector to support healthier and more equitable communities.
  • We know increased engagement leads to more trust, said Daniel J. Cardinali, president and CEO of Independent Sector.
  • Key themes from the 2021 Independent Sector Trust in Civil Society survey include:
    Institutional trust is declining and nonprofits and philanthropy are not immune to this trend.

Fastcase Announces 2021 Fastcase 50 Award Honorees

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Monday, July 12, 2021

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Legal intelligence company Fastcase today announced the honorees of the 2021 Fastcase 50.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Legal intelligence company Fastcase today announced the honorees of the 2021 Fastcase 50.
  • Fastcase is delighted to introduce the Fastcase 50 Class of 2021.
  • Each year since the inaugural awards in 2011, the Fastcase 50 award has spotlighted the often under-recognized efforts of pioneers and architects of the future of law and legal technology.
  • The honorees for the Fastcase 50 Class of 2021 represent a diverse group of lawyers, legal technologists, law librarians, judges, legal researchers, innovators, and people who are passionate about reforming and automating the law.

Ai-Driven Care Coordination Advances Health Equity and Well-Being in Marginalized Communities

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

This ensures individuals, particularly those in marginalized communities, can get the help they need as quickly as possible.

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  • This ensures individuals, particularly those in marginalized communities, can get the help they need as quickly as possible.
  • "People living in marginalized communities often struggle to develop reliable social capital," says Jeffrey Diver, Executive Director of Supports to Encourage Low-Income Families (SELF), Butler County, Ohio's Community Action Agency.
  • The C3S software is the product of a multi-year journey to apply artificial intelligence and cutting-edge software technology to advance the health and well-being of vulnerable and marginalized communities.
  • C3S connects patients, healthcare, and social care providers in a single, holistic platform, customized to meet the comprehensive needs of organizations, communities, families, and individuals through everyday smartphone technology.

Fraser Institute News Release: When provincial and state populations exceed 9.5 million, government spending and taxes tend to increase; implications for Ontario, California and New York

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Government spending and taxes, and labour market flexibility, or what has been referred to as economic freedom is linked high levels of prosperity, economic growth and overall well-being, said Professor Russell Sobel, senior fellow at the Fraser Institute and author of The Determinants of Subnational Economic Freedom.

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  • Government spending and taxes, and labour market flexibility, or what has been referred to as economic freedom is linked high levels of prosperity, economic growth and overall well-being, said Professor Russell Sobel, senior fellow at the Fraser Institute and author of The Determinants of Subnational Economic Freedom.
  • The study finds that subnational economic freedom for states and provinces, including in Canada and the U.S., are negatively related with population at levels above a size of roughly 9.5 million people.
  • Economic freedom rises with population initially, attains a maximum (roughly 9.5 million), then begins to decline as population grows larger.
  • Simply put, being too large is a disadvantage in terms of achieving high levels of economic freedom, said Sobel.

High Touch Investor Relations Joins Council for Inclusive Capitalism

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Friday, June 25, 2021

High Touch Investor Relations , a boutique investor relations firm based in New York providing high-quality, transformative investor relations services, announced today that Laura Kiernan, Founder and CEO has joined the Council for Inclusive Capitalism .

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  • High Touch Investor Relations , a boutique investor relations firm based in New York providing high-quality, transformative investor relations services, announced today that Laura Kiernan, Founder and CEO has joined the Council for Inclusive Capitalism .
  • I am thrilled to welcome Laura Kiernan and High Touch Investor Relations to the Council, and look forward to working with them as they take the necessary actions to ensure a better future for us all, said Meredith Sumpter, CEO of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism.
  • As an entrepreneur that works with companies and founders on their capital markets journeys, I am thrilled to join this movement to help make the world more inclusive, fair and sustainable, said Laura Kiernan, Founder and CEO of High Touch Investor relations.
  • About High Touch Investor Relations:
    High Touch Investor Relations (HTIR) is a boutique Investor Relations firm based in New York.

What’s next for data ethics?

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

The global pandemic has thrown this debate into sharper focus, with ongoing innovation around personal data usage at every stage of the crisis.

Key Points: 
  • The global pandemic has thrown this debate into sharper focus, with ongoing innovation around personal data usage at every stage of the crisis.
  • The first goal of our Information Rights Strategic Plan - to increase the public's trust and confidence in how data is used and made available - is more relevant than ever.
  • We accepted Elliss recommendation to continue our engagement in this debate through 2021, without seeking to develop our own guidance materials on data ethics.
  • We recognise that data ethics is a very broad area, with many similarities and alignments with our statutory responsibilities.

Alpha Sigma Capital Joins Council for Inclusive Capitalism

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

The Council is a global nonprofit organization that joins moral and market imperatives to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and trusted economic system that addresses the needs of our people and the planet.

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  • The Council is a global nonprofit organization that joins moral and market imperatives to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and trusted economic system that addresses the needs of our people and the planet.
  • I am thrilled to welcome Enzo Villani to the Council and look forward to working with them as they take the necessary actions to ensure a better future for us all, said Meredith Sumpter, CEO of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism.
  • The Council for Inclusive Capitalism is rooted in action.
  • To apply to receive our research , Follow us on Twitter @alphasigmafund and LinkedIn
    Council for Inclusive Capitalism media contact:

Trilateral Commission Launches the Trilateral Task Force on Global Capitalism in Transition

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

WASHINGTON, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Trilateral Commission launches The Trilateral Task Force on Global Capitalism in Transition to examine the future of capitalism in the context of major global trends, such as climate change, digitization, and growing nationalism.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Trilateral Commission launches The Trilateral Task Force on Global Capitalism in Transition to examine the future of capitalism in the context of major global trends, such as climate change, digitization, and growing nationalism.
  • With its diversity of views and global reach, the Trilateral Commission is ideally positioned to explore these dynamics.
  • Jean-Claude Trichet, the European chair of the Trilateral Commission, notes, "Capitalism is at a turning point.
  • "The task force will explore our economic systems' potential to be a force for transformation and put forth recommendations that reflect a global collective wisdom."

Praxis Precision Medicines Appoints Tim Kelly as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRAX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders (CNS) characterized by neuronal imbalance, today announced the appointment of Tim Kelly as chief financial officer, effective immediately.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRAX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for central nervous system disorders (CNS) characterized by neuronal imbalance, today announced the appointment of Tim Kelly as chief financial officer, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Kelly joins Praxis from Foundation Medicine, where he served as chief financial officer and head of corporate management.
  • Tims diverse background and leadership experience in finance, strategy and business operations roles make him an ideal chief financial officer for Praxis and our needs moving forward, said Marcio Souza, president and chief executive officer of Praxis.
  • Most recently, Mr. Kelly was the chief financial officer and head of corporate management at Foundation Medicine, having served in this role since 2019.