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UVA Wise introduced LEAD SWVA as a unique program designed to foster individuals who aspire to grow and progress professionally while supporting the communities in which they live and work.
The program aims to create opportunities for participants to build a robust network of social capital, increase awareness of the challenges facing communities in Southwest Virginia and equip participants with the tools needed to engage and actively address critical issues across the region.
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It's Fundamental 
The University of South Carolina School of Music is celebrating its centennial year.Music history professor and ethnomusicologist Alex Carrico uses her research to study how music can be used to...more
The University of South Carolina School of Music is celebrating its centennial year.Music history professor and ethnomusicologist Alex Carrico uses her research to study how music can be used to...more
Fletcher Farm School Becomes Create Together 
Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts announces its transformation into Create Together."This isn't just about art classes it's about building a stronger, more connected community," says board...more
Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts announces its transformation into Create Together."This isn't just about art classes it's about building a stronger, more connected community," says board...more
Uva Wise Announces Regional Leadership Development Program 
UVA Wise introduced LEAD SWVA as a unique program designed to foster individuals who aspire to grow and progress professionally while supporting the communities in which they live and work.The...more
UVA Wise introduced LEAD SWVA as a unique program designed to foster individuals who aspire to grow and progress professionally while supporting the communities in which they live and work.The...more
Allied Arts Is on the Move 
Allied Arts of Whatcom County is moving to a new space in downtown Bellingham.The new location "represents far more than a physical move," says the organization's president.Allied Arts raises...more
Allied Arts of Whatcom County is moving to a new space in downtown Bellingham.The new location "represents far more than a physical move," says the organization's president.Allied Arts raises...more
Major Funding Secured For the Australian Festival of Chamber Music's Pathways Program
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) in Townsville/Gurambilbarra has secured a grant of $525,000 over four years to go towards the expansion of its AFCM Pathways Program.The AFCM Executive...more
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) in Townsville/Gurambilbarra has secured a grant of $525,000 over four years to go towards the expansion of its AFCM Pathways Program.The AFCM Executive...more
Can Theater Help Prevent Violence in Schools? 
NorCal Arts teaches conflict resolution and social-emotional learning through theater.The organization works with roughly 10,400 students in the Sacramento region."You'll never know if somehow the...more
NorCal Arts teaches conflict resolution and social-emotional learning through theater.The organization works with roughly 10,400 students in the Sacramento region."You'll never know if somehow the...more
Crisis, Climate and Conflict Drove Disaster Philanthropy 
New Data from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) while it is not record-level funding, it was the third highest amount since the nonprofit started reporting such data in 2014.Overall giving...more
New Data from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) while it is not record-level funding, it was the third highest amount since the nonprofit started reporting such data in 2014.Overall giving...more
The Bronx Community Foundation Is in Turmoil 
The Bronx Community Foundation has raised millions for social causes in the Bronx.But the foundation is facing criticism from community groups and former board members.Concerns over finances,...more
The Bronx Community Foundation has raised millions for social causes in the Bronx.But the foundation is facing criticism from community groups and former board members.Concerns over finances,...more
In Sierra Leone, Nonprofits Are on the Frontline Against Mpox 
Sierra Leone's success highlights the strength of a coordinated network of NGOs.Many nonprofits in Sierra Leone that partner with the government to prevent a wider outbreak have so far been...more
Sierra Leone's success highlights the strength of a coordinated network of NGOs.Many nonprofits in Sierra Leone that partner with the government to prevent a wider outbreak have so far been...more
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Foundation: Share Our Strength
RKD Group in Dallas is the new direct response fundraising agency of record for Feed The Children in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Moore AudienceFirst Media was selected by No Kid Hungrya campaign of Share...more
Foundation: Share Our Strength
RKD Group in Dallas is the new direct response fundraising agency of record for Feed The Children in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Moore AudienceFirst Media was selected by No Kid Hungrya campaign of Share...more
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Green Coworking Space Expands To Serve Denver’s Green Movement
The country’s first green coworking space, Green Spaces, is a hub for green and socially conscious businesses in Denver to work and connect with each other.