Putting Racism on the Table
When grantmakers in the Washington, DC area grappled with the national scourge of police-involved killings, they found something much deeper: A model for philanthropists to understand racism and work for racial justice.
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Shaping Young Lives
through the Arts
The Cleveland Foundation has a bold vision: To make the arts as accessible as sports in every Cleveland neighborhood. For many of the city's underserved young residents, the impact has been profound.
Fostering Philanthropy at Work
A partnership between MailChimp and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta offers employees an intensive course in corporate citizenship, and is helping shape a new generation of philanthropists to address the city's inequality.
Earning College Credit for Free
A reform-minded philanthropist has partnered with leading universities to create a top-notch library of online college courses. Students who excel can earn academic credits--and the equivalent of their full freshman year for free.
Training Vets to Inspire Kids
A partnership between the Miami HEAT and Up2Us Sports trains military veterans as coaches and mentors for kids in underserved urban communities. It's scoring big points for both.
Unlocking Support for College
Young people who simply file a free college financial aid form are more likely to go on to college and pursue their educational dreams. Through an innovative partnership funded by the Kresge Foundation, more low-income students are getting the encouragement they need.
Stepping up to Opportunity
By offering low-income high school seniors a paid professional internship, mentoring, and other support, Urban Alliance is expanding prospects for aspiring young adults.
Creating a Culture of
Philanthropy
At software company Blackbaud, corporate philanthropy centers on teaching its own employees how to be effective grantmakers.
Curbing Substance Misuse
How a Yankee chicken farmer’s generosity has helped New Hampshire reduce drug and alcohol abuse, addiction and death.
Improving Native American
Education
Programs aimed at Native students draw on the unique culture, traditions and history of tribal communities.
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