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Rural Giving Guru Allen Smart on His Life's Work
Foundation: Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, Vermont Community Foundation
Rural Giving Guru Allen Smart on His Life's Work.
Smart has championed the so-called "flyover zones" of the country.
He urges philanthropy to venture beyond its urban fixations and recognize the diversity and dynamism of rural America.
Smart: "There is a greater willingness to recognize and understand the contributions or the work of other funders.
Let's start doing better"
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A Look Back At How the Lewis Prize For Music Empowered Young People 
A Look Back at How the Lewis Prize for Music Empowered Young People.The five-year, $20 million initiative committed to driving equitable systems change.The prize granted $2 million to 32 creative...more
A Look Back at How the Lewis Prize for Music Empowered Young People.The five-year, $20 million initiative committed to driving equitable systems change.The prize granted $2 million to 32 creative...more
Western Researcher Earns Posthumous Recognition on Mayor's Honour List 
Mayor Josh Morgan's 2025 New Year's honour list.Western graduates Clark Bryan and Maureen Spencer Golovchenko are also among the 2025 honourees.Crooks was the founding director of Western's Centre...more
Mayor Josh Morgan's 2025 New Year's honour list.Western graduates Clark Bryan and Maureen Spencer Golovchenko are also among the 2025 honourees.Crooks was the founding director of Western's Centre...more
Mayor Adams Appoints Michael Sedillo As Executive Director of Mayor's Office of Nonprofit Services 
Mayor Adams Appoints Michael Sedillo as Executive Director of Mayor's Office of Nonprofit Services.Sedillo will oversee the office's efforts across city government to develop and promote a culture of...more
Mayor Adams Appoints Michael Sedillo as Executive Director of Mayor's Office of Nonprofit Services.Sedillo will oversee the office's efforts across city government to develop and promote a culture of...more
How the Lewis Prize For Music Empowered Young People 
A Look Back at How the Lewis Prize for Music Empowered Young People.The five-year, $20 million initiative committed to driving equitable systems change.The prize granted $2 million to 32 creative...more
A Look Back at How the Lewis Prize for Music Empowered Young People.The five-year, $20 million initiative committed to driving equitable systems change.The prize granted $2 million to 32 creative...more
El Dorado Community Foundation
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation
El Dorado Community Foundation houses more than 300 unique programs.El Dorado County is home to more than 100,000 residents.The foundation's goal is to strengthen the county for future...more
Foundation: El Dorado Community Foundation
El Dorado Community Foundation houses more than 300 unique programs.El Dorado County is home to more than 100,000 residents.The foundation's goal is to strengthen the county for future...more
Selfless Leaders Take A Bow At National Philanthropy Day Awards 
The 19th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards celebration was held at the United Against Poverty UP Center, a former citrus packing facility.A group of honored leaders were acknowledged for their...more
The 19th annual National Philanthropy Day Awards celebration was held at the United Against Poverty UP Center, a former citrus packing facility.A group of honored leaders were acknowledged for their...more
James Ume: A Study in Philanthropy 
Chief Chijioke James Ume was born in Atan Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area, in present-day Abia State.Under his Unubiko Foundation, he has offered scholarships to countless students in...more
Chief Chijioke James Ume was born in Atan Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area, in present-day Abia State.Under his Unubiko Foundation, he has offered scholarships to countless students in...more
D-Backs Go to Bat For Less-Fortunate Kids 
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A New Leaf operates 40 programs across the Valley, addressing homelessness and domestic violence.The Mesa-based organization serves about 3,000 people, many of them children.A New Leaf recently...more
Dallas Historical Society Honors All Walks of Life 
Foundation was named benefactor of the year for its work in education and preservation of history, specifically Texas history.New Friends New Life provides case management, counseling, economic...more
Foundation was named benefactor of the year for its work in education and preservation of history, specifically Texas history.New Friends New Life provides case management, counseling, economic...more
'Sound of Music' Opens Aop's Season; 'Oz' in the Summer 
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Arts One Presents was born out of the legacy of Springdale's Arts Center of the Ozarks.The organization lends props and costumes to assist community and school productions.It curates art...more
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