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Open Society Foundations
The Open Society Foundations was established in 1979 by George Soros to help countries make the transition from communism.
The mission of the foundation is to work to build vibrant and tolerant society whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of the people. They seek to strengthen the rule of law, to shape public policies, to implement innitiatives, and to build alliances across borders and continents.
Working in various parts of the worl, the foundation places high priority on protecting and improving lives of people in marginalized communities.
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www.soros.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @opensociety
Facebook - www.facebook.com/OpenSocietyFoundations
The mission of the foundation is to work to build vibrant and tolerant society whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of the people. They seek to strengthen the rule of law, to shape public policies, to implement innitiatives, and to build alliances across borders and continents.
Working in various parts of the worl, the foundation places high priority on protecting and improving lives of people in marginalized communities.
Web Address
www.soros.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @opensociety
Facebook - www.facebook.com/OpenSocietyFoundations
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The Week in impact investing: True colors
Foundation: AARP Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, Open Society Foundations
TGIF, Agents of Impact! True colors, shining through. A handful of investors have risen to the triple challenge of COVID, climate and systematic...more
Foundation: AARP Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, Open Society Foundations
TGIF, Agents of Impact! True colors, shining through. A handful of investors have risen to the triple challenge of COVID, climate and systematic...more
Will Big Philanthropy Defang Our Radical Moment?
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
That announcement echoed a pledge in June by another philanthropic giant, the Ford Foundation, to commit $1 billion to supporting racial justice...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
That announcement echoed a pledge in June by another philanthropic giant, the Ford Foundation, to commit $1 billion to supporting racial justice...more
Global Philanthropy Funds Market By Manufacturers, Region, Types & Applications Forecast To 2026
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
Philanthropy Funds involve charitable giving to worthy causes on a large scale. Philanthropy must be more than just a charitable donation. It is...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
Philanthropy Funds involve charitable giving to worthy causes on a large scale. Philanthropy must be more than just a charitable donation. It is...more
Open Society Foundations, Salesforce Pledge Major Grants for Racial Justice (Grants Roundup)
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
$200 million commitment to philanthropic organizations that are working to advance racial equality and justice at the global, national, and local...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
$200 million commitment to philanthropic organizations that are working to advance racial equality and justice at the global, national, and local...more
Black Lives Matter must avoid being co-opted by American corporate philanthropy
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Philanthropic foundations took an early interest in the “race question” in the years after the second world war. This was mainly due to the...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Philanthropic foundations took an early interest in the “race question” in the years after the second world war. This was mainly due to the...more
George Soros Commits $220 Million To Dismantle Systemic Racism
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
George Soros is investing $220 million into the push for racial justice through his philanthropic organization Open Society Foundations. According to...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
George Soros is investing $220 million into the push for racial justice through his philanthropic organization Open Society Foundations. According to...more
Impact Investors Catalyze $10 Billion For India's Social Venture Market Over 10 Years
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Impact investors catalyze $10 billion for India's social venture market over 10 years.CDC's Nick O'Donohoe on risk and liquidity in emerging...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Impact investors catalyze $10 billion for India's social venture market over 10 years.CDC's Nick O'Donohoe on risk and liquidity in emerging...more
Philanthropy Funds Market Demand & Future Scope Including Top Players
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
The study also presents a precise summary of the competitive milieu, key developments, and application landscape of the Philanthropy Funds...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
The study also presents a precise summary of the competitive milieu, key developments, and application landscape of the Philanthropy Funds...more
George Soros foundation announces $220 million investment in push for racial justice
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Open Society Foundations, a philanthropic organization founded by liberal megadonor George Soros, announced it is investing $220 million into...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Open Society Foundations, a philanthropic organization founded by liberal megadonor George Soros, announced it is investing $220 million into...more
Detroit receives $750K grant to aid undocumented residents impacted by COVID-19
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
DETROIT – Members of the Immigration Task Force (ITF) have received a $750,000 grant from the national philanthropic group Open Society ... philanthropy and the private sector have stepped in and...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
DETROIT – Members of the Immigration Task Force (ITF) have received a $750,000 grant from the national philanthropic group Open Society ... philanthropy and the private sector have stepped in and...more
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Is Corporate Philanthropy Dead?
Senay Ataselim-Yilmaz, Chief Operating Officer, Turkish Philanthropy Funds, writes that philanthropy often solves the very problems that stems from market failure. Some social issues, however, cannot be tackled by questioning the return on investment.