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National Geographic Documentary Films Acquires Sundance Film Festival Award-Winner SUGARCANE

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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On the heels of its fourth Oscar® nomination in six years, National Geographic Documentary Films announced today it has acquired worldwide rights to SUGARCANE following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival last month.

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  • On the heels of its fourth Oscar® nomination in six years, National Geographic Documentary Films announced today it has acquired worldwide rights to SUGARCANE following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival last month.
  • The Kassie Films and Hedgehog Films production, in association with Impact Partners and Fit Via Vi, was produced by Kassie and Oscar nominee Kellen Quinn.
  • “It was an honor to witness and experience the profound effect this exquisite film had on the audience at its Sundance Film Festival world premiere.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films has a long track record of championing epic and important stories that awaken audiences and transcend their moment.

Wesleyan Impact Partners Announces 2024 Locke Innovative Leader Award Honorees

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Wesleyan Impact Partners, a national nonprofit dedicated to investing in growing the church's impact and nourishing the communities it serves, announces its 2024 Locke Innovative Leader Award honorees.

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  • Wesleyan Impact Partners, a national nonprofit dedicated to investing in growing the church's impact and nourishing the communities it serves, announces its 2024 Locke Innovative Leader Award honorees.
  • To date, Wesleyan Impact Partners has invested nearly $1 million in Locke Innovative Leaders.
  • This year, Wesleyan Impact Partners is also introducing a Distinguished Locke Innovative Leader Award to recognize a leader who has successfully created innovations at a local level while actively working to bring about change at a systemic level.
  • The 2024 Locke Innovative Leader Award honorees will be recognized at Gathering Imaginations, a curated event with catalytic leaders from across the spiritual ecosystem, March 4 and 5, in Houston, Texas.

Wesleyan Impact Partners Adds Four Nationally Recognized Community Changemakers from Across the Spiritual Landscape to its Board

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Wesleyan Impact Partners announces the addition of four new members to its board of directors.

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  • Wesleyan Impact Partners announces the addition of four new members to its board of directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240117413581/en/
    Wesleyan Impact Partners' new Board members are:
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  • Barber is a nationally recognized leader, author, founder, and professor who helps repair local communities and build a more just economy.
  • "The Wesleyan Impact Partners Board is a special combination of vision and practical knowledge serving the needs of churches and communities across the country," said Dr. Maggie Jackson, Wesleyan Impact Partners Board Chair.

Wesleyan Impact Partners Expands Lending Team to Meet the Growing Needs of Churches and Nonprofit Ministries

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Wesleyan Impact Partners is expanding its investment in growing the church with the addition of Chris Miller as vice president of lending and Douglas Cotner as senior loan officer.

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  • Wesleyan Impact Partners is expanding its investment in growing the church with the addition of Chris Miller as vice president of lending and Douglas Cotner as senior loan officer.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Miller will oversee all lending functions for Wesleyan Impact Partners and the Texas Methodist Foundation, with combined assets under management of over $750 million.
  • He will work directly with churches, church agencies, and nonprofit ministries to deepen relationships and build new ones.
  • “I am honored to bring that experience to Wesleyan Impact Partners and the Texas Methodist Foundation, to help churches and nonprofits grow and expand their mission and impact."

ARTIST SUSAN SWARTZ MAKES MIAMI DEBUT

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Miami, FL, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Susan Swartz is pleased to announce she will be exhibiting at Art Miami, December 5–10, 2023—marking the artist’s first time showing at the renowned fair.

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  • Miami, FL, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Susan Swartz is pleased to announce she will be exhibiting at Art Miami, December 5–10, 2023—marking the artist’s first time showing at the renowned fair.
  • Every obstacle I've faced has been a pivotal force in shaping the artist I've become, molding my perspective, refining my techniques, and fundamentally infusing every aspect of my work,” says Swartz.
  • These documentary films enable Swartz to expand her social and political care, viewing our earth as a sanctuary to be healed and protected.
  • The artist toasted her Miami debut at a celebratory event hosted by Jason McCoy Gallery at The Miami Beach EDITION on December 6.

Announcing DPOP Studios - a new emergent media company from filmmaker Dan Sickles

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Announcing DPOP Studios , a future-forward, artist-led emergent media company founded in New York City by internationally acclaimed filmmaker, Dan Sickles .

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Announcing DPOP Studios , a future-forward, artist-led emergent media company founded in New York City by internationally acclaimed filmmaker, Dan Sickles .
  • DPOP Studios' mission is to create equitable ecosystems for today's brilliant creators.
  • "Our mission is to create more equitable ecosystems for today's brilliant creators, and DPOP Studios is building an incredible team of partners to accomplish exactly this."
  • -Dan Sickles, Founder
    Dedicated to developing compelling narratives across various mediums, DPOP employs new technology to empower storytelling while informing policy.

Taking Stock of Fashion's Progress towards Net Positive: Industry organisations consolidate sustainability guidance and present new data

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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The second GFA Monitor has been updated to include the latest guidance and insights from over 25 industry organisations in one cohesive publication.

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  • The second GFA Monitor has been updated to include the latest guidance and insights from over 25 industry organisations in one cohesive publication.
  • For the first time, the report includes new data insights from the Fashion Industry Target Consultation - drawn from over 900 industry participants in 90 countries.
  • GFA welcomes further cooperation with other industry organisations as the annual report evolves and responds to industry and scientific developments.
  • Scott Raskin, CEO, Worldly, Data Partner for The GFA Monitor, says: "To address climate change, the apparel industry needs primary supply chain data at scale.

Taking Stock of Fashion's Progress towards Net Positive: Industry organisations consolidate sustainability guidance and present new data

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Forestry, Social, Impact Partners, Climate change, National Green Corps, Fair Labor Association, COP28, Higg Index, Fossil, Ellen MacArthur, Data collection, GFA, Annual report, Fashion, SLCP, Biodiversity, FLA, United Nations, Water, ESG, Paris Agreement, Dignity, FITC, Environment, News, Temperature, GST, Travel, Natural Resources Stewardship Project, UNEP, Clothing, Management, Sales, Tourism

The second GFA Monitor has been updated to include the latest guidance and insights from over 25 industry organisations in one cohesive publication.

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  • The second GFA Monitor has been updated to include the latest guidance and insights from over 25 industry organisations in one cohesive publication.
  • For the first time, the report includes new data insights from the Fashion Industry Target Consultation - drawn from over 900 industry participants in 90 countries.
  • GFA welcomes further cooperation with other industry organisations as the annual report evolves and responds to industry and scientific developments.
  • Scott Raskin, CEO, Worldly, Data Partner for The GFA Monitor, says: "To address climate change, the apparel industry needs primary supply chain data at scale.

Stand Together Foundation Announces 2023 Nonprofit Partners to Receive Three Year, $300,000 Impact Grant to Scale Bottom-Up Solutions to End Poverty

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stand Together Foundation, a philanthropic organization committed to breaking the cycle of poverty and transforming communities in America, today announced the addition of 25 nonprofits to its highly selective Catalyst Impact Grant Program to accelerate their impact and transform how society thinks about ending poverty in America.

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  • Program participants will receive Principle Based Management™ coaching and consulting and a grant for as much as $300,000 over three years to grow their impact.
  • This grant program is part of a $30 million initiative to support 100 nonprofits fighting poverty by 2025.
  • Each organization will also receive access to and participate in a new customer-first measurement approach Stand Together Foundation has created to understand and differentiate their impact.
  • Impact Partners will participate in Stand Together Foundation's pioneering measurement approach to understand impact through customer feedback.

Wesleyan Impact Partners Receives $1.25 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Lilly Endowment Inc., a philanthropic foundation committed to supporting causes of community development, education, and religion, granted Wesleyan Impact Partners $1.25 million to fund the Phygital Preaching Fellows initiative as part of Lilly Endowment’s Compelling Preaching Initiative.

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  • Lilly Endowment Inc., a philanthropic foundation committed to supporting causes of community development, education, and religion, granted Wesleyan Impact Partners $1.25 million to fund the Phygital Preaching Fellows initiative as part of Lilly Endowment’s Compelling Preaching Initiative.
  • “Wesleyan Impact Partners works to empower the church to achieve its mission through an ecosystem of congregations, clergy, and spiritual entrepreneurs.
  • "We are honored to receive this grant from Lilly Endowment and support their distinguished mission of helping individuals, families, and communities thrive and flourish,” said Dr. Maggie Jackson, Wesleyan Impact Partners Board Chair.
  • Wesleyan Impact Partners Learning and Innovation initiative began with a Lilly Endowment grant awarded in 2003 to the Texas Methodist Foundation.