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Kresge Foundation is seeking an investment director who will focus on public market investments.
The 100-year-old organization deploys grants and social impact investments across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development.
The Investment Director will be responsible for evaluating, recommending and monitoring investment opportunities across public markets (global equity, marketable alternatives, credit)
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Audit of Automatic Voter Registration Ongoing, Almost 8 Months in 
Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor in September announced an audit of the state's Motor Voter program.The audit's announcement was praised at the time by the Pennsylvania Freedom Caucus, a group...more
Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor in September announced an audit of the state's Motor Voter program.The audit's announcement was praised at the time by the Pennsylvania Freedom Caucus, a group...more
Elgin Schools Receive State Grant Boost 
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening in Elgin.Elgin schools receive state grant boost | Elgin, IL Patch.KinderCare Education LLC posted a job for Center Director...more
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening in Elgin.Elgin schools receive state grant boost | Elgin, IL Patch.KinderCare Education LLC posted a job for Center Director...more
Proposed Legislative Reforms Would Loosen Regulations on Child Care Staffing and Capacity 
Currently, licensed child care centers are rated from one to five stars using a point system based on program and education standards.Centers that get five stars receive more state and federal...more
Currently, licensed child care centers are rated from one to five stars using a point system based on program and education standards.Centers that get five stars receive more state and federal...more
Johnson Controls Celebrates 140 Years of Innovation and Leadership 
Johnson Controls celebrates 140 years of innovation and leadership.The company is focused on enhancing and protecting essential buildings.Task Controls Inc.have been a well respected manufacturer's...more
Johnson Controls celebrates 140 years of innovation and leadership.The company is focused on enhancing and protecting essential buildings.Task Controls Inc.have been a well respected manufacturer's...more
Innovation Summit Told 'Now Is Not the Time to Hesitate' on Climate Ambition 
Rhian-Mari Thomas said there was no room in the climate fight for "alarmists" She stressed that enabling and accelerating the energy transition relied on "the art of deal making" in every...more
Rhian-Mari Thomas said there was no room in the climate fight for "alarmists" She stressed that enabling and accelerating the energy transition relied on "the art of deal making" in every...more
Place-Based Innovation and Its National Security Implications 
Policymakers around the world see robust industrial innovation policy as central to economic and national security.Leveraging place-based innovation policy could transform vulnerable, left-behind...more
Policymakers around the world see robust industrial innovation policy as central to economic and national security.Leveraging place-based innovation policy could transform vulnerable, left-behind...more
Volunteer Food Program Celebrates Milestone 40000 Served 
Volunteers gather at Rhea Valley Elementary each week to assemble bags of non-perishable meals and snacks for food-insecure students at three Washington County schools.The volunteer-run backpack...more
Volunteers gather at Rhea Valley Elementary each week to assemble bags of non-perishable meals and snacks for food-insecure students at three Washington County schools.The volunteer-run backpack...more
Ohio Schools Face $350M Budget Hit. How Will Your District Fare? 
Reading Community City School District will break ground next month on an expansion of its Career Technology Education space.A new rule could require Reading to send $8.6 million in cash reserves...more
Reading Community City School District will break ground next month on an expansion of its Career Technology Education space.A new rule could require Reading to send $8.6 million in cash reserves...more
Climate Risk Is Not About Politics, It's About Economics 
Climate Risk Is Not About Politics, It's About Economics.The Financial Cost of Climate Change Continues to Soar.According to Swiss Re, insured losses alone could double within the next...more
Climate Risk Is Not About Politics, It's About Economics.The Financial Cost of Climate Change Continues to Soar.According to Swiss Re, insured losses alone could double within the next...more
Hidden Gems in Philanthropy
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Manatee Community Foundation
Harvest House provides affordable housing and addiction recovery services.The Skilled Companion Dog Program provides dogs that serve as loyal companions and teachers.Bridge A Life supports children...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Manatee Community Foundation
Harvest House provides affordable housing and addiction recovery services.The Skilled Companion Dog Program provides dogs that serve as loyal companions and teachers.Bridge A Life supports children...more
Social Entrepreneurship
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Aspire Food Group Wins Hult Prize for Innovative Social Entrepreneurship Idea
The 2013 Clinton Global Initiative challenges student teams to create a social enterprise that will surpassingly increase food security for urban slums by 2018.