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Leading Impact Investors and Philanthropists Convene for Mission Investors Exchange 2024 National Conference in Los Angeles in May

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024

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Los Angeles, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Mission Investors Exchange 2024 National Conference will bring more than 750 philanthropy and impact investing leaders from across the country to downtown Los Angeles from May 7-9, 2024.

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Los Angeles, April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Mission Investors Exchange 2024 National Conference will bring more than 750 philanthropy and impact investing leaders from across the country to downtown Los Angeles from May 7-9, 2024.
Held for the first time in Los Angeles, the biennial event focuses on investing in social and environmental change at a time when the field of impact investing is growing rapidly.
Hosted by Mission Investors Exchange (MIE) – the leading impact investing network for foundations, philanthropic asset owners, and their partners – the conference will explore innovative best practices and facilitate new collaborations and strategies to build a more equitable and sustainable future.
“As we collectively push for social and environmental change, there has never been a more crucial moment to bring together the leading impact investors and philanthropists into one city,” said Matt Onek, president and CEO of MIE.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation granted more than $3 billion to Bay Area nonprofits in 2023

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星期五, 三月 29, 2024

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● $3.1 billion supported organizations in the 10 Bay Area Counties, $186 million of which supported nonprofits in SVCF’s two core counties -- San Mateo County and Santa Clara County

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Mountain View, CA, March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to preliminary calculations, Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) distributed $3.1 billion in grants directly to nonprofits in the Bay Area in 2023, more than any other entity in the state of California.
In total, SVCF granted $4.58 billion to more than 5,500 nonprofits and community organizations worldwide.
“I’m always impressed at our donors’ generosity but what they gave in 2023 went beyond anything I had imagined,” said Nicole Taylor, President and CEO of Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
In Santa Clara County, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley was one of the top recipients of SVCF grants in 2023.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative joins Philanthropic and Community Partners to Discuss Innovative Solutions to Solving Bay Area's Housing Affordability Crisis

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星期四, 四月 4, 2024

It brings a variety of voices into the effort ― from local governments, to non-profit and community advocacy partners and faith leaders.

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It brings a variety of voices into the effort ― from local governments, to non-profit and community advocacy partners and faith leaders.
"The housing crisis requires bold action on multiple fronts and it requires that all sectors come to the table to drive innovative solutions," said Fred Blackwell, CEO, San Francisco Foundation.
"Safe, stable, and affordable housing is crucial to a family's success and to building healthy and diverse communities," said Priscilla Chan, co-founder and co-CEO of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
Five years in, we've surpassed our fundraising goal and deployed that capital to provide housing for thousands of bay area residents."

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES GRANTS SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS

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星期二, 十一月 14, 2023

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DALLAS, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced the 2023 recipients of the Herbert D. Kelleher and Rollin W. King and the Southwest Airlines® Scholarships. The scholarships support students' educational journeys nationwide, inspiring them to take flight through access to education. In the spirit of these scholarship programs, Southwest® pledged to provide $290,000 over four years to 17 award winners, and each student also received two round trip tickets on Southwest to help them stay connected to their loved ones during the year.

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The 2023 Southwest Airlines Scholarship Program awarded 17 scholarships,
DALLAS, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced the 2023 recipients of the Herbert D. Kelleher and Rollin W. King and the Southwest Airlines® Scholarships.
The scholarships support students' educational journeys nationwide, inspiring them to take flight through access to education.
The Southwest Airlines Scholarship, introduced in 2021, reflects a dedication to fostering a diverse talent pool within communities.
Through the Southwest Airlines Foundation, Southwest actively works to make a significant impact by investing in programs and initiatives that drive positive change, emphasizing fairness, prosperity and sustainability.

Register to Attend Silicon Valley Accelerator Pitch Session for Black Owned Businesses

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星期一, 十月 23, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Thursday the 26th of October 2023, the Accelerating Black Leadership and Entrepreneurship (ABLE) program, a Black business accelerator organized by the African Diaspora Network (ADN), will host a pitch session and graduation ceremony for the third cohort of the ABLE program in Santa Clara, California.

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The African Diaspora Network invites journalists and supporters of Black-Owned Businesses to attend the third pitch session and graduation ceremony for its accelerator program for Black entrepreneurs building innovative and impact-driven enterprises.
Almaz Negash, Founder and Executive Director of ADN
Accelerating Black Leadership and Entrepreneurship (ABLE) is an enterprise accelerator program designed to strengthen, energize, and support startups and small businesses led by Black entrepreneurs in the United States.
ADN invites members of the press, journalists, investors, and supporters of Black-owned businesses to attend the in person ABLE pitch session and graduation ceremony by registering here , or join virtually here .
Other funders of ABLE include Makahama Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, California Black Freedom Fund, the County of Santa Clara, KLA Foundation, and Black Rock.

TEGNA Appoints Doug Wieder President and General Manager at KARE in Minneapolis

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星期四, 十月 12, 2023

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Doug Wieder has been named president and general manager at KARE, TEGNA’s NBC affiliate in Minneapolis, effective October 30.

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Doug Wieder has been named president and general manager at KARE, TEGNA’s NBC affiliate in Minneapolis, effective October 30.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231012988456/en/
Doug Wieder will lead station operations at TEGNA's KARE-TV in Minneapolis.
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Wieder joins KARE from TEGNA station WVEC, the ABC affiliate in Norfolk, Va., where he has been president and general manager since 2019.
Prior to becoming general manager and since 2012, Wieder was executive news director at WVEC.

Pluralsight One Grants $2.5 Million to Strategic Nonprofit Partners, Expanding Technology Skills Access Globally

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星期二, 九月 26, 2023

These grants, in addition to 41,000 free Pluralsight Skills licenses the organization is donating, will help these strategic partners expand access to technology skills development for historically underrepresented populations in the communities they serve.

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These grants, in addition to 41,000 free Pluralsight Skills licenses the organization is donating, will help these strategic partners expand access to technology skills development for historically underrepresented populations in the communities they serve.
Pluralsight One partners will deploy their grants in a variety of ways, but all with the common objective of expanding access to technology skills around the globe.
Pluralsight One grants come from the Pluralsight One Fund, a corporate advised fund at Silicon Valley Community Foundation and a registered nonprofit.
To learn more about Pluralsight One and how we are unlocking opportunities for the underrepresented by increasing access to technology skill development, please visit www.pluralsightone.org .

Positive Alternative Recreation Teambuilding Impact Seeks Silicon Valley Companies For October Bullying Prevention Fashion Show And Charity Event

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星期三, 七月 26, 2023

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SAN JOSE, Calif., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Positive Alternative Recreation Teambuilding Impact (PARTI) announced it will host the Silicon Valley Bullying Prevention Month's premier business professional event at Hotel Valencia in Santana Row on October 20th, and seeks Bay Area executives to walk the runway to support violence and bullying prevention with already confirmed executives including San Jose State University Women's Basketball Coach - April Phillips, Sobrato Foundation - John Matthew Sobrato, and Kaiser Permanente - Eric Williams, Sr. Vice President. All VIP models commit 2 hours, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., the day of the event to transform the lives of underserved youth in the Bay Area.

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All VIP models commit 2 hours, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., the day of the event to transform the lives of underserved youth in the Bay Area.
46% of teens aged 13-17 report that they are currently experiencing bullying — that's nearly half of the U.S. teen population (survey report, May 4, 2022).
PARTI transforms the lives of youth who suffer from bullying, depression, violent lifestyles, unhealthy relationships, and unstable families.
Sponsors include the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Star One Credit Union, and Ceita TV.

Social Good Organization, Catchafire, is Helping Philanthropy Redefine Capacity Building

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星期一, 二月 13, 2023

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NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Catchafire has taken the lead in helping philanthropic leaders redefine capacity building grants.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Catchafire has taken the lead in helping philanthropic leaders redefine capacity building grants.
Through one-hour pro bono consulting , Catchafire's pool of over one million volunteer experts are quickly helping nonprofits solve problems as community needs arise.
That's where Catchafire's one-hour call offering is leading the charge by saving nonprofits over $6M in consulting fees.
It's an offering unlike any other–within one hour, nonprofits can get quick answers to big problems that affect organizational sustainability.

Fund Created with The Community Foundation of Frederick County to Support Middletown Valley Trails

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星期五, 十二月 9, 2022

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FREDERICK, Md., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Middletown Valley Trails Fund has been established with The Community Foundation of Frederick County and becomes one of its more than 770 component charitable funds.

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The Middletown Valley Trails Fund will provide grants for planning, purchasing land, and constructing trails in the Middletown Valley area.
FREDERICK, Md., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Middletown Valley Trails Fund has been established with The Community Foundation of Frederick County and becomes one of its more than 770 component charitable funds.
Thus the Salisburys have created The Middletown Valley Trails Fund, which will provide grants for planning, purchasing land, and constructing trails in the Middletown Valley area.
As a leader in grant and scholarship funding, The Community Foundation of Frederick County has given back more than $86 million to the community since 1986.