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Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies Announces New Chief Investment Officer
Foundation: Cargill Foundation
The Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies has recently announced that it has a new chief investment officer in the name of Shawn Wischmeier.
Wischmeier will manage $6 billion in assets held by the three foundations that make up Minnesota's biggest philanthropy group --- The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation, the Anne Ray Charitable Trust and the Akaloa Resource Foundation.
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Top Trends 2025: Health Insurance 
Health insurers are positioned to provide more personalized services and enhanced security to improve their competitive edge.Rising healthcare costs and health claims pose significant financial...more
Health insurers are positioned to provide more personalized services and enhanced security to improve their competitive edge.Rising healthcare costs and health claims pose significant financial...more
Applications Now Open For the Uo Leadership Academy 
Leadership Academy is a participatory leadership development program for mid-level administrative and academic faculty and staff members at the UO.The 2025-26 academy includes a kickoff event in...more
Leadership Academy is a participatory leadership development program for mid-level administrative and academic faculty and staff members at the UO.The 2025-26 academy includes a kickoff event in...more
Wfp Usa Receives Award From the Ana Nonprofit Federation 
World Food Program USA has been named "Organization of the Year" by the ANA Nonprofit Federation.World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization.For every dollar spent, 91...more
World Food Program USA has been named "Organization of the Year" by the ANA Nonprofit Federation.World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization.For every dollar spent, 91...more
Philanthropic Leaders Establish Multi-Million Dollar Maui Recovery Funders Collaborative
Foundation: Weinberg Foundation
The HawaiE"i Community Foundation, Kaiser Permanente and Maui United Way today announced the formation of the Maui Recovery Funders Collaborative.The network is designed to support communities...more
Foundation: Weinberg Foundation
The HawaiE"i Community Foundation, Kaiser Permanente and Maui United Way today announced the formation of the Maui Recovery Funders Collaborative.The network is designed to support communities...more
Community Foundation For Palm Beach and Martin Counties Announces New Pac Members 
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Announces New PAC Members.The foundation leads partnerships with donors, nonprofit organizations, and community members to solve the...more
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Announces New PAC Members.The foundation leads partnerships with donors, nonprofit organizations, and community members to solve the...more
How Local Nonprofits Work to Assist Newcomers Fleeing Conflict Worldwide
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
In the past five years, official resettlement agencies locally have resettled 2,200 refugees from places of conflict around the world to Henrico County.The UNHCR's most recent report counted 117.31...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
In the past five years, official resettlement agencies locally have resettled 2,200 refugees from places of conflict around the world to Henrico County.The UNHCR's most recent report counted 117.31...more
Teens Break World Record Giving Away Shoes to Kids in Need in San Diego 
Teens break world record giving away shoes to kids in need in San Diego.The Youth Philanthropy Council says the organization is about a€œKids helping kids.The nonprofit also provided...more
Teens break world record giving away shoes to kids in need in San Diego.The Youth Philanthropy Council says the organization is about a€œKids helping kids.The nonprofit also provided...more
Melinda Gates: Life, Career, Philanthropy, Divorce
Foundation: Gates Foundation
Melinda French Gates was married to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for 27 years.She is one of the world's richest women, and spends much of her time and wealth on philanthropic endeavors.Her main...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
Melinda French Gates was married to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for 27 years.She is one of the world's richest women, and spends much of her time and wealth on philanthropic endeavors.Her main...more
Youth Photography Showcase to Highlight, Award Teen Photographers 
Color Choice Winners, 2024 - Pictured left to right, front row: Slate Smith, Boyd Buchanan; Emerald Harvey, Chattanooga High Center for Creative Arts; Lyndi Chapman, Walker Valley High School;...more
Color Choice Winners, 2024 - Pictured left to right, front row: Slate Smith, Boyd Buchanan; Emerald Harvey, Chattanooga High Center for Creative Arts; Lyndi Chapman, Walker Valley High School;...more
Girls' Innovation Steals the Spotlight As Boys Stick to Tradition in Mimicry 
Girlsa€™ innovation steals the spotlight as boys stick to tradition in mimicry.The mimicry event in the higher secondary school category at the 63rd Kerala State School Arts Festival on...more
Girlsa€™ innovation steals the spotlight as boys stick to tradition in mimicry.The mimicry event in the higher secondary school category at the 63rd Kerala State School Arts Festival on...more
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Social Entrepreneurs Who Don’t Self-Define as Social Entrepreneurs
Village Capital announced the winners of the $50,000 prize awarded to social entrepreneurs who don’t “self-define as social entrepreneurs”. The winners didn’t start out thinking of themselves as social enterprises.