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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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Death Star: George Soros Transfers $18 Billion to Open Society Foundations
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
... the primary vehicle for his global political activism and philanthropy. ... “Open Society has vaulted to the top ranks of philanthropic...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
... the primary vehicle for his global political activism and philanthropy. ... “Open Society has vaulted to the top ranks of philanthropic...more
George Soros Transfers Billions to Open Society Foundations
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Open Society Foundations, National Philanthropic Trust
... has given the bulk of his wealth to the Open Society Foundations, the philanthropy he founded to promote democracy ... it the second largest foundation in the United States by assets, according...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Open Society Foundations, National Philanthropic Trust
... has given the bulk of his wealth to the Open Society Foundations, the philanthropy he founded to promote democracy ... it the second largest foundation in the United States by assets, according...more
George Soros pumps $18 billion into Open Society Foundations, making it a philanthropic giant
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Billionaire George Soros is pumping $18 billion into the Open Society Foundations, making it one of the world's largest philanthropic...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Billionaire George Soros is pumping $18 billion into the Open Society Foundations, making it one of the world's largest philanthropic...more
Program Specialist - US Programs
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The Open Society Foundations seeks a Program Specialist to work as part of its Special Initiatives and Partnerships team within U.S. Programs....more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The Open Society Foundations seeks a Program Specialist to work as part of its Special Initiatives and Partnerships team within U.S. Programs....more
A Latent Force: Inside the Collaborative Organizing Wealthy Donors of Color
Foundation: Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
... formerly a philanthropic advisor at US Trust, consultant Nitika Raj and Brent ... “Twenty years we have a field called LGBT philanthropy,” Vaid...more
Foundation: Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
... formerly a philanthropic advisor at US Trust, consultant Nitika Raj and Brent ... “Twenty years we have a field called LGBT philanthropy,” Vaid...more
Community philanthropy bolsters solidarity with refugees and asylum seekers in Europe
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
5 October, Messina, Italy – Community philanthropy organisations and foundations that help refugees and asylum seekers will meet today...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
5 October, Messina, Italy – Community philanthropy organisations and foundations that help refugees and asylum seekers will meet today...more
Into Battle: The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Steps Up Its Advocacy Giving
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Chan and Zuckerberg clearly understand that, in part, effective philanthropy is a game of follow the leader: Donors who publicize their giving are...more
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Chan and Zuckerberg clearly understand that, in part, effective philanthropy is a game of follow the leader: Donors who publicize their giving are...more
What Just Happened at the Open Society Foundations? And What Comes Next?
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
... for a different kind of person than Stone to lead his philanthropic operation. .... This is hardly a unique situation—which is why, as I said,...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
... for a different kind of person than Stone to lead his philanthropic operation. .... This is hardly a unique situation—which is why, as I said,...more
Philanthropy vs. Tyranny: Inside the Open Society Foundations' Biggest Battle Yet
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The Open Society Foundations is bigger than you think. In fact, it may be the largest philanthropic organization ever built, with branches in...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The Open Society Foundations is bigger than you think. In fact, it may be the largest philanthropic organization ever built, with branches in...more
In Defense of Perpetuity
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The best way to avoid “philanthropic decay,” Parker argued, is “spending down all of your philanthropic assets during your own lifetime.” But in...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The best way to avoid “philanthropic decay,” Parker argued, is “spending down all of your philanthropic assets during your own lifetime.” But in...more
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