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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.
Web Address
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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An examination of local philanthropy
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The third event is a panel discussion titled “Home-Grown Philanthropy in ... to facilitating the interests of the Indonesian philanthropic...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The third event is a panel discussion titled “Home-Grown Philanthropy in ... to facilitating the interests of the Indonesian philanthropic...more
Seven Indian Women Among 100 Most Influential People In Gender Policy
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Her foray into social work was initiated by her concern for a dowry death ... is an Indian gender equality activist, economist, and social...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Her foray into social work was initiated by her concern for a dowry death ... is an Indian gender equality activist, economist, and social...more
EVPA spotlight: five social investment and corporate philanthropy headlines you may have missed
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Experts from the European Venture Philanthropy Association (EVPA) select headlines from among their 280 members in recent months – and tell...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Experts from the European Venture Philanthropy Association (EVPA) select headlines from among their 280 members in recent months – and tell...more
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Foundation: Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Gil Cedillo and Ron Cey at Barlow Hospital's Evening Under the Stars Barlow Respiratory Hospital raised nearly $350,000 for the campaign...more
Foundation: Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Gil Cedillo and Ron Cey at Barlow Hospital's Evening Under the Stars Barlow Respiratory Hospital raised nearly $350,000 for the campaign...more
Soros foundation seeks to fight conspiratorial chatter on Fox News. To little avail.
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
... president of the Open Society Foundations, Soros' philanthropic agency, ... then focused that wealth on philanthropy, funding scholarships for...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
... president of the Open Society Foundations, Soros' philanthropic agency, ... then focused that wealth on philanthropy, funding scholarships for...more
Don't Trust the Messenger: Forget Profit
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Laura and John Arnold Foundation, Sunlight Foundation
According to the authors, the “great majority” of nonprofit media outlets “rely heavily on foundation grants for their revenue.” And in their...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Laura and John Arnold Foundation, Sunlight Foundation
According to the authors, the “great majority” of nonprofit media outlets “rely heavily on foundation grants for their revenue.” And in their...more
Women's rights activist, TV host to talk at Community Foundation event
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Community Foundation President Maryam Elahi said the Women & Girls Funds are doing the same kind of work as Women for Women...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Community Foundation President Maryam Elahi said the Women & Girls Funds are doing the same kind of work as Women for Women...more
Report: Liberal Dark Money Umbrella Facilitated $1.6 Billion in Recent Years
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Liberal dark money groups saw $1.6 billion in contributions from deep-pocketed Democratic donors flow through a network of "fiscal sponsor" organizations.The Capitol Research Center report touches...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Liberal dark money groups saw $1.6 billion in contributions from deep-pocketed Democratic donors flow through a network of "fiscal sponsor" organizations.The Capitol Research Center report touches...more
Confronting the hard truths of impact investing
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
First, the panelists delved into the state of play for social entrepreneurs who seek impact investment. To the question “is the market working...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
First, the panelists delved into the state of play for social entrepreneurs who seek impact investment. To the question “is the market working...more
New $20 Million Fund Aims to End Workplace Sexual Harassment
Foundation: NoVo Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Unbound Philanthropy, Open Society Foundations
Following the Time's Up legal defense fund, which raised $22 million since January 2018, the philanthropy world has actively responded to sustain...more
Foundation: NoVo Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Unbound Philanthropy, Open Society Foundations
Following the Time's Up legal defense fund, which raised $22 million since January 2018, the philanthropy world has actively responded to sustain...more
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