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New Teacher Center Names Tommy Chang, EdD, as CEO

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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SANTA CRUZ, CA, Aug. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Teacher Center (NTC) Board of Directors today announced that Tommy Chang, EdD, will become the next CEO of the organization.

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  • SANTA CRUZ, CA, Aug. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Teacher Center (NTC) Board of Directors today announced that Tommy Chang, EdD, will become the next CEO of the organization.
  • His journey began with and continues to return to the life-changing moment he answered the call to become a teacher.
  • "I am honored to join New Teacher Center, a research-proven and teacher-founded changemaker, at such a critical moment for educators and education," said Chang.
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    New Teacher Center (NTC) is a national nonprofit focused on supporting systemically underserved students by accelerating the effectiveness of teachers and school leaders.

Candid Announces Two New Appointments to Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Candid announced the appointment of Angela F. Williams, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide, and Esther Benjamin, CEO and executive director of World Education Services. Following the new appointment, the board comprises 20 trustees. More than half are women or people of color.

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  • Following the new appointment, the board comprises 20 trustees.
  • Candid CEO Ann Mei Chang said, "We're honored to have Angela F. Williams and Esther Benjamin join our board.
  • Full bios for Angela F. Williams and Esther Benjamin are on Candid's board of trustees webpage .
  • Candid combined GuideStar's tools on nonprofits and Foundation Center's tools on foundations with new resources to offer more comprehensive, real-time information about the social sector.

United Way of Metro Chicago announces United Neighborhoods Equity Fund

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Way of Metro Chicago today opened applications for their new United Neighborhoods Equity Fund (UNEF).

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Way of Metro Chicago today opened applications for their new United Neighborhoods Equity Fund (UNEF).
  • "When we learned about the opportunity to support the Equity Fund, we immediately came on board because like United Way, we're committed to strengthening the neighborhoods where we work and live on Chicago's south and west sides.'"
  • Visit United Way of Metro Chicago's website to learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
  • United Way of Metro Chicago brings together businesses, government, nonprofits, and community leaders to deliver funding, resources, and expertise to nonprofit organizations across greater Chicago.

Echoing Green Announces $2.5 Million Commitment from Comcast NBCUniversal to Advance Racial Equity 

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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Echoing Green announced today a $2.5 million commitment from Comcast NBCUniversal to the organizations $50M Racial Equity Philanthropic Fund .

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  • Echoing Green announced today a $2.5 million commitment from Comcast NBCUniversal to the organizations $50M Racial Equity Philanthropic Fund .
  • Comcast is committed to championing this critical work, and we view this partnership with Echoing Green as a fundamental part of our efforts to advance greater equity for all.
  • Over the next three years, the Echoing Green Racial Equity Philanthropic Fund will:
    Support 500 social enterprises whose work is focused on racial equity.
  • I am thrilled to see this work expand through the Echoing Green Racial Equity Philanthropic Fund, said Felecia Hatcher, an Echoing Green Fellow, Comcast partner, and co-founder of the Center for Black Innovation.