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Interview - Christopher Oechsli
The Atlantic Philanthropies is coming to the end of its life as a grantmaking foundation. It is due to complete its grantmaking by 2016 and close its doors by 2020 – the largest foundation ever to spend out. Caroline Hartnell talked to Atlantic president and…
Author: Alliance magazine
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Out of the Box: Queer Youth in South Africa Today
Atlantic Philanthropies just completed a study of queer youth in South Africa today. Seventeen years after the Constitution outlawed discrimination based on sexual orientation, the study explores if democracy has brought greater tolerance and celebration of diversity for today’s young LGBTIs. Marian Nell and Janet Shapiro authored…
Author: African Activist
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Peter Smitham to Chair The Atlantic Philanthropies Board, Succeeding Fritz Schwarz
HAMILTON, BERMUDA, June 28, 2011 – The Board of Directors of The Atlantic Philanthropies announced today that Frederick A.O. “Fritz” Schwarz has chosen not to seek a further term as Board Chair, a role he has held since June 2008. Peter Smitham was elected to…
Author: The Atlantic Philanthropies
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Has Inclusiveness Taken Hold in Philanthropy?
How well are minorities represented within foundation staff and boards, and how well are the less advantaged served through grants? In June 2009, a group of nonprofit leaders had a candid panel discussion on diversity in philanthropy, referencing the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors’ new report, Philanthropy…
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PHI Establishes National Policy/Advocacy Office in DC
Bronx, NY – PHI, a nonprofit working to strengthen eldercare and disability services in the United States, announces that it has opened a national policy/advocacy office in Washington, DC. The opening of the DC-based office caps a year in which the Bronx-based PHI has significantly…
Author: PHI
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Translational Research Institute Queensland receives record $50M gift
Australia will have a stronger role in global efforts to address major diseases like cancer and diabetes following a $50 million gift, the biggest donation of its kind in the nation’s history. The gift, announced today by Queensland Premier Anna Bligh and Federal Treasurer Wayne…
Author: UQ/Translational Research Institute
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N.Y. Mayor Announces New Effort to Expand Volunteerism
Original Source By Robin ShulmanWashington Post Staff Writer NEW YORK–Answering the president’s call to public service, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on Monday announced a series of initiatives to make New York City a national leader for volunteerism. The initiatives include appointing a chief service officer…
Author: The Washington Post
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Will the Financial Crisis Affect Giving?
By David Labrador in Pristina Foundations that support important programmes in the Balkans are suffering from the financial crisis in a way that makes their continued giving much more difficult. Much of the money that helps to develop the Balkans comes from private foundations that…
Author: Balkan Insight
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Action Among Partnerships, Local Health Care Leadership
Original Source by Nadra Kareem, San Fernando Valley Business Journal StaffSenior Services Partnership Partners in Care Foundation, a nonprofit healthcare and social services organization in San Fernando, has announced that it will partner with the California Association of Physician Groups to expand the Healthier Living…
Author: San Fernando Valley Business Journal
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Voices for America's Children Awarded $3 Million Grant from Atlantic Philanthropies to Elevate Advocacy for Children & Families
Original Source WASHINGTON, July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Voices for America’s Children today announced it has received a three-year, $3 million grant to strengthen its advocacy on behalf of children and families in the United States. The grant award is from The Atlantic Philanthropies (Atlantic) and…
Author: EarthTimes (London, UK)
