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How Much Good Can $100 Million Do? Sesame Street and IRC Put a Big Bet to the Test

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Six years into a collaboration designed for Syrian refugee children, the hope is that the adapted TV show will validate early-childhood development as a key to any humanitarian emergency response.

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$100 Million for Equity: MacArthur’s New Big Bet and Mandate

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Alex Daniels Ryan Donnell, Sesame Workshop The first 100&Change challenge was awarded in 2017 to a collaboration between Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee to provide educational programming to refugee children in the Middle East.

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Key Qualities and Skills to Look for in Potential Board Members

Blue Avocado

Gary McGeough from Bristol Organizations Committed Team Players, Capable of Collaborating Effectively I seek individuals who are genuinely passionate about our mission and show a strong belief in our values and goals. We serve children with disabilities and developmental delays, children that many don’t realize are in our community.

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Harvard Lands $50 Million Gift to Launch Program Honoring Paul Farmer

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Courtesy of Ferdinand Dukundimana, Butaro Hospital via Partners in Health William and Joyce Cummings pledged $50 million through their Cummings Foundation to establish the Paul Farmer Collaborative of Harvard Medical School and the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda. Farmer was a Harvard professor who died last year.

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Newsletter: Selfish Giving + You: 2025 is Our Year! ; Retail Winners and Losers of 2024 ; How Jimmy Carter Made Habitat a Nonprofit Giant

Selfish Giving

Below is a pie chart highlighting how I collaborated with clients last year and provided value through my work. Second, I occasionally collaborate with agencies as their tactical consultant, helping to bring their strategies to life. This initiative aimed to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

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The Future of Fundraising: 3 Tips to Leverage Nonprofit AI

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Collaborative ) as your foundation. Collaboration to learn from other organizations committed to responsible AI use. Onge’s Passion for Fundraising is Transforming Children’s Healthcare in Montana milesnla 2024-11-20T10:23:15-06:00 November 20, 2024 | 0 Comments Carly St.

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Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator – Lindsey Williams

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

At SGF, we serve families of children with disabilities by a special gift in the form of opportunity, resources, therapy equipment, monetary contribution, experience, and more. On Mondays, I collaborate with the foundation co-founders to solidify content for the week and expectations.