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Local Initiatives Support Corp. (LISC) has raised $12 billion for community investment, primarily residential and commercial projects, representing a shift in philanthropic philosophy for the Caterpillar Foundation, which has donated about $50 million to Peoria-area programs over the past three years.
Michele Sullivan, vice president of Cat Foundation said that the foundation has typically donated money to nonprofits that deal with poverty, poor-performing schools and high crime rates.
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Nonprofit Sees Influx of Hurricane Victims Seeking Legal Aid 
Bay Area Legal Services is a federally-funded legal aid organization providing free legal assistance to low-income residents in the Tampa Bay area.The helpline was established following Hurricane...more
Bay Area Legal Services is a federally-funded legal aid organization providing free legal assistance to low-income residents in the Tampa Bay area.The helpline was established following Hurricane...more
New Program Gives First-Time Playwrights A Chance to Write For the Stage 
New program gives first-time playwrights a chance to write for the stage.Austin Dean Ashford leads an arts program that uses hip hop as a teaching tool.Paul Daily, IF Theatre's executive director,...more
New program gives first-time playwrights a chance to write for the stage.Austin Dean Ashford leads an arts program that uses hip hop as a teaching tool.Paul Daily, IF Theatre's executive director,...more
Ai Music Improvisation Program Developed by Iu Professors Used to Create 'Lexia: An Ai Opera' 
AI music improvisation program developed by IU professors used to create 'Lexia: An AI Opera' Music technology professor Scott Deal used AVATAR to create groundbreaking opera premiering at The...more
AI music improvisation program developed by IU professors used to create 'Lexia: An AI Opera' Music technology professor Scott Deal used AVATAR to create groundbreaking opera premiering at The...more
A&Amp;T Names Martin Complex Spaces For the Rev. Dr. John L. and Elnita L. Williams 
Kenneth E.Williams has served as pastor of Flat Creek Baptist Church in Darlington, South Carolina, for more than two decades.Elnita L.Williams, has been a businesswoman and committed leader in the...more
Kenneth E.Williams has served as pastor of Flat Creek Baptist Church in Darlington, South Carolina, for more than two decades.Elnita L.Williams, has been a businesswoman and committed leader in the...more
Privately Educated Pupils Still Outperform Peers in Creative Gcses 
Privately educated pupils still outperform peers in creative GCSEs - Arts Professional.New research finds pupils in fee-paying schools continue to perform better in creative artsGCSEs than those at...more
Privately educated pupils still outperform peers in creative GCSEs - Arts Professional.New research finds pupils in fee-paying schools continue to perform better in creative artsGCSEs than those at...more
Nmsu Partners With Mit, Boston College to Launch Nsf Ai Education Study 
A $2.5 million National Science Foundation award will fund New Mexico State University, MIT and Boston College researchers' efforts to produce AI education materials.The project called Learning...more
A $2.5 million National Science Foundation award will fund New Mexico State University, MIT and Boston College researchers' efforts to produce AI education materials.The project called Learning...more
Report Shows What Motivates or Deters Nonprofit Leaders' Advocacy 
Report: What Motivates or Deters Nonprofit Leaders' Advocacy? The Pursuit of Influence: Interviews with Nonprofits About Advocacy.The report is based on interviews with more than 40 nonprofit leaders...more
Report: What Motivates or Deters Nonprofit Leaders' Advocacy? The Pursuit of Influence: Interviews with Nonprofits About Advocacy.The report is based on interviews with more than 40 nonprofit leaders...more
Youth Philanthropy Council to Host St. Nick's Kicks Dec. 7: Coronado Teens Welcome to Volunteer 
It goes to show that despite initial doubt from many, grit and perseverance help us to accomplish anything.Should any Coronado teens be looking to volunteer at this inspiring event, please visit...more
It goes to show that despite initial doubt from many, grit and perseverance help us to accomplish anything.Should any Coronado teens be looking to volunteer at this inspiring event, please visit...more
Burgum Presents 50Th Rough Rider Award to Scheels Chairman Emeritus Steve D ...
Scheel, board chairman emeritus of the popular Fargo-based sporting goods, apparel and footwear retailer SCHEELS, is the 50th recipient of the Rough Rider Award.Scheels operates the 25 largest...more
Scheel, board chairman emeritus of the popular Fargo-based sporting goods, apparel and footwear retailer SCHEELS, is the 50th recipient of the Rough Rider Award.Scheels operates the 25 largest...more
CEO Views: Post-Election Reflections 
Voters in Delaware and Maryland electing two Black women to simultaneously serve in the U.S.Senate for the first time.Voters in Alaska and Missouri approved measures to raise the minimum wage and...more
Voters in Delaware and Maryland electing two Black women to simultaneously serve in the U.S.Senate for the first time.Voters in Alaska and Missouri approved measures to raise the minimum wage and...more
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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is setting up its new Green Climate Fund to “provide support to developing countries to limit or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”