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Spyware Accountability Initiative, with seed funding from Apple and leading philanthropies, announces $4 million in grants to address the harms of spyware on civil society

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

NEW YORK, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading philanthropies in partnership with Apple announced over $4 million in grants through the Spyware Accountability Initiative to address the harms of the global spyware industry on civil society.

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  • NEW YORK, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading philanthropies in partnership with Apple announced over $4 million in grants through the Spyware Accountability Initiative to address the harms of the global spyware industry on civil society.
  • Over the next five years, the Spyware Accountability Initiative will support a growing community of researchers and advocacy organizations investigating, exposing, and bringing accountability to the global mercenary spyware trade.
  • The aim of the Spyware Accountability Initiative is to grow a global field of civil society organizations who are advancing threat research, advocacy and accountability to address the use and trade of spyware.
  • Groups supported by grants through the Spyware Accountability Initiative include:
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Arabella Advisors Appoints Himesh Bhise as CEO

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Washington, DC, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arabella Advisors announced today that Himesh Bhise has been appointed as the company's new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Washington, DC, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arabella Advisors announced today that Himesh Bhise has been appointed as the company's new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Effective November 14, 2023, Bhise will take over as Arabella’s CEO and join the firm's Board of Directors.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Himesh Bhise as the company’s new CEO.
  • "The opportunity to lead the remarkable team at Arabella Advisors is both humbling and inspiring," said Bhise.

Ohio Roundtable Responds to the Election Result on Ohio Issue 1

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

"Because Issue One is an unsustainable amendment, the Ohio Roundtable is calling for immediate hearings in the Ohio Legislature to address the ramifications of the more than 50 state laws, which conflict with the new Article I, Section 22 of the Ohio Constitution.

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  • "Because Issue One is an unsustainable amendment, the Ohio Roundtable is calling for immediate hearings in the Ohio Legislature to address the ramifications of the more than 50 state laws, which conflict with the new Article I, Section 22 of the Ohio Constitution.
  • "This will provide a fair opportunity to clarify the Ohio laws that were intentionally misrepresented in this election."
  • The American Policy Roundtable™ was founded in 1980 in Ohio.
  • American Policy Roundtable™ is the parent company of Ohio Roundtable™, and The Public Square® Media Network which produces radio, video and online programs broadcast daily on over 200 stations coast-to-coast.

New Venture Fund Releases 2023 Impact Report

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Washington, DC, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, New Venture Fund released its annual Impact Report for 2023.

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  • Washington, DC, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, New Venture Fund released its annual Impact Report for 2023.
  • Last year, New Venture Fund made grants totaling more than $500 million that supported over 1,350 domestic and international organizations.
  • As a fiscal sponsor, New Venture Fund enables impact by relieving changemakers of administrative and operational burdens so they can focus on their mission.
  • New Venture Fund exists to break down barriers and ease burdens on changemakers so that they can use resources more effectively and accomplish more good as they do,” said New Venture Fund President Lee Bodner.

Recast Capital Announces 2023 Inaugural Cohort for the Accelerate Program

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recast Capital, a platform dedicated to investing in and supporting emerging managers in venture, today announced the first cohort of Recast Accelerate, a catalytic program designed to drive the success of women and nonbinary-led, early stage US funds in venture capital.

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  • We're excited to work with this talented group of GPs," says Sara Zulkosky, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Recast Capital.
  • Recast Accelerate launched in early 2023 with the intent to help more diverse managers successfully raise and run institutional-quality funds over time.
  • In addition to this cohort, the Accelerate program will announce two additional cohorts over the next two years.
  • To learn more about Recast Accelerate visit: https://recastcapital.com/accelerate/ or or email [email protected] .

Windward Fund Announces First Ever President

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Windward Fund, is pleased to announce C. Lynn McNair as its first ever president.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Windward Fund, is pleased to announce C. Lynn McNair as its first ever president.
  • Lynn brings considerable experience in strategic planning, organizational development, nonprofit fundraising, membership engagement, and team leadership to the Windward Fund.
  • Windward Fund was founded in 2015.
  • “I am honored and pleased to be joining Windward Fund as its inaugural president,” said Lynn.

WizeHive Appoints Sampriti Ganguli to Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

WizeHive , a leading provider of software that enables philanthropic giving and social impact, today announced the appointment of Sampriti Ganguli to its Board of Directors.

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  • WizeHive , a leading provider of software that enables philanthropic giving and social impact, today announced the appointment of Sampriti Ganguli to its Board of Directors.
  • “With her extensive experience in working with purpose-driven organizations, Sampriti will be a valuable addition to WizeHive’s Board of Directors.
  • As a member of the WizeHive board, Ganguli will leverage this experience to provide insight to WizeHive’s product, go-to-market, and acquisition strategies.
  • “I’m excited to join WizeHive at this particular time when both nonprofits and corporations are looking to expand their social impact,” said Ganguli.

Recast Capital Launches Recast Accelerate, A Program Supporting Early-Stage, Women-led Venture Funds

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

NEW YORK, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recast Capital, a platform dedicated to investing in and supporting emerging managers in venture—founded in 2020 by Sara Zulkosky and Courtney McCrea— launches Recast Accelerate, a new catalytic program to drive the success of women-led, early stage US funds in venture capital. The program, which has early support from Pivotal Ventures, a Melinda French Gates company, is rooted in the hypothesis that by increasing the number of emerging general partners (GPs) that identify as women or non-binary, particularly those focused on investing at the earliest stages of company development, you will also increase the percentage of VC funding to founders from underrepresented backgrounds. Recast Accelerate is a fiscally sponsored project of New Venture Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

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  • NEW YORK, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recast Capital , a platform dedicated to investing in and supporting emerging managers in venture—founded in 2020 by Sara Zulkosky and Courtney McCrea— launches Recast Accelerate , a new catalytic program to drive the success of women-led, early stage US funds in venture capital.
  • Recast Accelerate is a fiscally sponsored project of New Venture Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity.
  • "While we've witnessed momentum for women and other underrepresented GPs in venture capital, structural inequities and barriers still exist.
  • Recast Accelerate will support women-led emerging venture funds by providing access to Recast's established Enablement Program , including key educational content, professional development and community-building resources, complimentary executive coaching, and capital to be leveraged in support of each fund's backend operations.

Arabella Advisors Releases Latest Impact Report

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Washington, DC, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arabella Advisors has released its latest Impact Report, looking at work the firm supported from 2001 to 2022 and exploring four primary ways that the Arabella team helps changemakers achieve greater impact: moving more resources, using the right vehicles, operating efficiently and effectively, and elevating equity.

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  • Washington, DC, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arabella Advisors has released its latest Impact Report, looking at work the firm supported from 2001 to 2022 and exploring four primary ways that the Arabella team helps changemakers achieve greater impact: moving more resources, using the right vehicles, operating efficiently and effectively, and elevating equity.
  • “Like our previous impact report, this report shows the remarkable diversity and scale of the work Arabella does for our various clients,” said Arabella CEO Rick Cruz.
  • “The Arabella team works with foundations and philanthropists, helping them find better ways to achieve the changes they envision.
  • I couldn’t be prouder of the Arabella team and the impact we help enable.”
    Founded in 2005, Arabella Advisors’ mission is to help changemakers turn inspiring ideas into life-changing impact.

Arabella Advisors Announces Union with Redstone Strategy Group

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Washington, DC, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arabella Advisors announced today that Redstone Strategy Group has joined the Arabella team and will now operate as a division within Arabella’s Advisory Services practice.

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  • Washington, DC, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arabella Advisors announced today that Redstone Strategy Group has joined the Arabella team and will now operate as a division within Arabella’s Advisory Services practice.
  • Arabella Advisors will broaden and deepen the set of consulting services it provides to help clients across the philanthropic sector maximize their impact.
  • As a division within Arabella Advisors, the Redstone team will continue to grow and expand its work and impact, with support from the broader Arabella team.
  • We see this partnership as being perfectly positioned to both deliver operational excellence and help clients turn execution into greater impact.”