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How One Word Could Change Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 10, 2024

Embracing the word “solidarity” alongside “justice” and “equity” will help philanthropy rethink what it means to do good. By Leah Hunt-Hendrix George Walker IV/AP Supporting labor unions should be part of any philanthropy-in-solidarity strategy.

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Expected SCOTUS Decisions Could Endanger Domestic Violence Victims. Where’s Philanthropy?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 4, 2024

Philanthropy has long neglected the domestic violence movement, but the stakes are getting higher, and more support is desperately needed. Barnes Getty Images Philanthropy has long neglected the domestic violence movement, but the stakes are getting higher, and more support is desperately needed. By Brett J.

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How Ford's Darren Walker Reimagined Philanthropy and Foundation Leadership

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 23, 2024

By Alex Daniels Nate Langston Palmer, The New York Times, Redux Darren Walker, the president of the Ford Foundation, broke the mold of big philanthropy leaders by virtue of his identity as a gay Black man and ambitious grant making. He will retire in 2025.

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Righteous Attitudes, Ideological Purity Tests, Zero-Sum Thinking: How Philanthropy Stokes Division

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 2, 2024

Privately, anti-polarization nonprofits and practitioners say philanthropy is part of the problem. By Kristen Cambell Privately, anti-polarization nonprofits and practitioners say philanthropy is part of the problem. Three essays offer a critique.

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'It's Hard to Hate Up Close': Philanthropy, Polarization, and the Art of Conversation

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 15, 2024

Philanthropy is all in, but the evidence is mixed. By Eden Stiffman Getty Images Keep up with everything happening in The Commons by signing up for our Philanthropy Today newsletter and joining our Commons LinkedIn group. A StoryCorps program is one of hundreds that promote one-on-one dialogue to bridge divides.

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Arabella Founder Eric Kessler — Under Fire as 'Dark Money' Master — Talks About the Line Between Philanthropy and Politics

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 20, 2024

The founder of the philanthropy consulting firm for left-leaning donors blames the Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling for injecting billions of dollars into the political process. By Alex Daniels Courtesy of Arabella Advisors Eric Kessler, founder and former co-head of Arabella Advisors, a Washington, D.C.-based

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The ‘World’s Mayor’ — How Michael Bloomberg Uses Philanthropy to Change the Way Cities Are Run

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Through Bloomberg Philanthropies, he is providing funding and technical support to around 700 city governments across 150 countries. Through Bloomberg Philanthropies, he is providing funding and technical support to around 700 city governments across 150 countries.

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MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates Are Both Disrupting Philanthropy — but Not Always in the Same Way

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 6, 2024

The most talked about women in philanthropy don’t always take the same tack, but they have some core approaches in common. The most talked about women in philanthropy don’t always take the same tack, but they have some core approaches in common. MacKenzie Scott has given away more than $17 billion since 2019.

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As Calls to Cut Foreign Aid Mount, Philanthropy Must Accelerate Support for Grassroots Groups

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 17, 2024

By Kathleen Enright Michael Jamson, AFP via Getty Images Democracy-strengthening efforts supported by philanthropy have led to concrete changes, including the lifting of a six-year ban in Tanzania on opposition rallies.

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How Philanthropy Fails Boys and Men

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 21, 2024

Richard Reeves is fighting the prevailing view of who's on the losing side of gender equality. Melinda French Gates is backing him with $20 million. By Eden Stiffman Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Richard Reeves is fighting the prevailing view of who's on the losing side of gender equality.

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The Hidden Patterns Shaping American Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

A new report reveals the impact of wealth concentration, geography, and economic factors. By Sara Herschander iStockphoto Where do the country's charitable dollars really flow? A new collaborative report reveals a complex landscape of giving, with patterns shifting dramatically across time, geography, and donor types.

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Rural America Is Struggling. Where's Philanthropy?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

By Ben Gose WIND RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION Sofia Jaramillo New donor collaboratives are experimenting, but few national foundations bring big dollars or a strategy. Plus, see the rest of our September issue, posted online today.

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Philanthropy Spent $11 Million to Prevent Changes to DAF Rules

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 10, 2024

Opponents of the 2021 attempt to speed donor-advised fund payouts stopped the legislation dead in its tracks. By Alex Daniels Opponents of the 2021 attempt to speed donor-advised fund payouts stopped the legislation dead in its tracks.

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Bad Bosses, Big Dreams, and Broken Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 24, 2024

Young leaders talk about their journey in nonprofits By Nandita Raghuram Krista Niles In a roundtable for The Commons, young nonprofit leaders talk about their passion to make change — and what’s getting in the way.

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How the Generosity Commission Report Could Redefine Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The report’s conclusions about the state of giving have potentially troubling implications for philanthropy’s future. By Leslie Lenkowsky Getty Images The report’s conclusions about the state of giving have potentially troubling implications for philanthropy’s future.

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Which Pro-Democracy Initiatives Work? Philanthropy Has No Idea

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 14, 2024

Clear answers will require investments in solutions-focused research — and an easily accessible evidence base. By Andrew J. Seligsohn Getty Images Clear answers will require investments in solutions-focused research — and an easily accessible evidence base.

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Women Leaders of Color Are Exhausted. Philanthropy Needs to Step Up.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

From unfulfilled racial-justice pledges to unionizing nonprofits, the pressures on woman leaders like me aren’t letting up. Donors need to recognize that and invest in our physical and mental health. By Sayu Bhojwani From unfulfilled racial justice pledges to unionizing nonprofits, the pressures on woman leaders like me aren’t letting up.

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Trust Issues Could Plague Nonprofits, Philanthropy Ahead of Election

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 25, 2024

Americans' trust in nonprofits is the highest it's been since 2020, a new survey shows. However, many don't believe nonprofits can be unbiased advocates for policy changes or voter engagement. By Stephanie Beasley iStock Americans' trust in nonprofits is the highest it's been since 2020, a new survey shows.

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Why Does Philanthropy Keep Overlooking Disability Funding?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Foundation pledges to support disability-focused work haven’t led to significantly more investments. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, let's right that wrong. By Richie Siegel Timothy A. Clary, AFP via Getty Images Manager Shray Campbell, left, and employees Josh and Noah, serve food at Café Joyeux in Manhattan.

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How Much Is Philanthropy Spending Toward a More Perfect Union?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This and other questions start to get answers in new projects that map a growing movement to strengthen democracy, close divides, build civic health, and more. By Drew Lindsay Logan Cyrus for The Chronicle Several new efforts aim to catalog grassroots efforts to strengthen democracy and close divides.

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Facing Arrest and Worse, Climate Advocates Need Legal Defenders. Philanthropy Can Help.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 27, 2024

Protecting the environment is dangerous business. Those on the front lines need greater support to fend off fossil fuel industry threats. By Betsy Apple and Alfred Brownell Appalachians Against Pipelines Protecting the environment is dangerous business. Those on the front lines need greater support to fend off fossil fuel industry threats.

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As 'Pro-Democracy' Philanthropy Grows, Experts Warn of Many Obstacles to Combating Misinformation

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 11, 2024

The Knight Foundation just pledged $7 million to fight election misinformation in swing states. But recipients of grants to bolster accurate political information say their work is being thwarted by social media platforms, A.I., and escalating partisanship.

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After Shaky Start, Philanthropy Coalition’s $500 Million Local News Effort Takes Shape

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 25, 2024

The first round of grants from Press Forward, led by the MacArthur and Knight foundations, will go to small newsrooms reeling from financial pressures. By Alex Daniels Getty Images The long-awaited Press Forward initiative, led by the MacArthur and Knight foundations, focuses on small newsrooms that have been reeling from financial pressures.

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Even in an Era of Trust-Based Philanthropy, Grantees Can’t Trust Funders

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Wellspring’s recent announcement of winding down is the latest example of sudden donor pivots harming grantees and perpetuating power imbalances. By Clare Gibson Nangle and Marianne Møllmann Getty Images Wellspring’s recent announcement of winding down is the latest example of sudden donor pivots harming grantees and perpetuating power imbalances.

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Trust-Based Philanthropy Isn’t an Excuse to Ignore Metrics — It’s the Opposite

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 7, 2024

Measuring performance actually promotes trust and accountability while helping both funders and grantees do their jobs better. By Eric Weingartner Getty Images Measuring performance actually promotes trust and accountability, while helping both funders and grantees do their jobs better.

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Bill Clinton Explains Why Philanthropy Fills His Post-Presidential Life in New Book

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The former president discusses the Clinton Global Initiative, his efforts to raise money after disasters like Hurricane Katrina, and the need for continued aid to Haiti. By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File Former president Bill Clinton’s new book, “Citizen,” details his philanthropic work since leaving the White House.

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How Philanthropy Can Make Sure Data Is Used to Help — Not Harm

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 21, 2024

Data on communities grantees serve should be accurate, accessible, and used for their benefit. Grant makers can ensure this happens. By Ryan Merkley Getty Images Data on the communities grantees serve should be accurate, accessible, and used for their benefit. Grant makers can ensure this happens.

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How Philanthropy Can Help Ensure A.I. Is Built Ethically

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence can help tackle intractable social problems and create a more just and equitable world, says the head of the McGovern Foundation Artificial intelligence can help tackle intractable social problems and create a more just and equitable world, says the head of the McGovern Foundation

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Civil Rights Are Under Siege. DEI 2.0 Is the Answer

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 11, 2024

Philanthropy needs to emerge from its defensive crouch and unleash a bold and creative response to DEI attacks. By Gara LaMarche Amy Elting, Unsplash Philanthropy needs to emerge from its defensive crouch and unleash a bold and creative response to DEI attacks.

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Bloomberg Philanthropies, Gates Foundation Partner on $190 Million Data for Health Initiative

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 14, 2024

Prest Vital Strategies In Cambodia, the Data for Health Initiative supported a pilot project to improve birth and death data collection that can be scaled by the government. Also, Comcast has committed $35 million to help more people access the internet, and Amazon Frontlines is the winner of the Conrad N.

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Steph and Ayesha Curry’s Plea to Philanthropy: Don’t Let Pandemic-Era Tutoring Programs End

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Individualized support helped our own children. We’re committing $25 million to Oakland schools so all students have the same opportunity. By Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry Getty Images for Eat. Steph and Ayesha Curry read to students at Lockwood STEAM Academy in Oakland, Calif. Individualized support helped our own children.

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Columbia U.'s Firestorm Is Just the Beginning. Here's How Philanthropy Can Bring Down the Temperature.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 24, 2024

A young nonprofit leader argues that there's a brief window of opportunity to ensure that hate won't thrive on college campuses. By Manu Meel Anadolu via Getty Images Police arrest students at New York University during demonstrations in solidarity with the students at Columbia University in New York City on April 22.

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DEI Isn't a Dirty Word. How Funders Can Fight Back.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 5, 2024

Philanthropy can help fortify the field against future assaults. Philanthropy can help fortify the field against future assaults. Despite an onslaught of attacks, including this week’s ruling against the Fearless Fund, the need for DEI programs is growing.

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10 Words and Phrases You Should Never Use

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 1, 2024

Philanthropy loves big words. Americans don't By Alex Daniels Chronicle illustration; iStock Philanthropy loves big words. Americans don't. So why is the nonprofit world filled with philanthro-speak?

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Did a $100 Million Effort Reduce Homelessness? The Results Are In

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 30, 2024

A new study finds the effort failed to reach that goal, but lessons for philanthropy-government collaborations are rich. A new study finds the effort failed to reach that goal, but lessons for philanthropy-government collaborations are rich. By Maria Di Mento Jeff Chiu, AP Photo Tipping Point spent nearly $100.7

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Foundations Are Funding Tiny Home Villages for the Homeless. Is It a Worthwhile Effort?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 7, 2024

The Oak Foundation, Sobrato Philanthropies, and the Dell Foundation are funding tiny home villages as homelessness spikes.

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As Nonprofits Hunt for Better Board Members, Can MBA Philanthropy Help?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A New York firm's $25 million of support helps create nonprofit boardroom placements for students learning the realities of foster care, immigration, health care for the elderly, and more. By George Anders CHICAGO Alex Garcia Students in Allison Henrys business school class on nonprofit board leadership.

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Who Needs a Foundation? For Melinda French Gates, a $250 Million Contest Keeps Her Philanthropy Lean

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The grants will range from $1 million to $5 million and are meant to support small organizations focused on women's mental and physical health. Lever for Change will manage the competition.

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Threats to Nonprofits — and an Opportunity — on Capitol Hill in 2025

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By Ben Gose A new incentive for giving is one bright spot on a congressional slate filled with peril for philanthropy.

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3.6 Million U.S. Citizens Can’t Participate in Democracy. Here's How Philanthropy Can Help

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Not only are people from the U.S. territories unable to vote or access government benefits, they’re also largely ignored by grant makers. By Javier H. Valdés and Winny Chen Chronicle Illustration; Creative Commons, Getty Images Flags of the U.S. Territories: Puerto Rico, left, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.

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The Limits of Racial-Equity Efforts, and the Power of Belonging

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 5, 2024

powell and structural-racism scholar Stephen Menendian about how philanthropy can help end society's marginalization of "others." powell and structural-racism scholar Stephen Menendian about how philanthropy can help end society's marginalization of "others." The Chronicle talks to the renowned social-justice advocate john a.

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What to Say on November 6 and How to Say It

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The words that philanthropy and nonprofits use can stoke division, particularly in tense moments, a new study finds. By Drew Lindsay Shutterstock The words that philanthropy and nonprofits use can stoke division, particularly in tense moments, a new study finds.

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More Funders Are Handing Off Grant-Making Duties to Intermediaries. Is It a Good Idea?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

A new report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds that nonprofits are not as enamored with intermediaries as consultancies and foundations are. A new report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds that nonprofits are not as enamored with intermediaries as consultancies and foundations.

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The Next Generation of Buffetts Is Poised to Become One of the Biggest Forces in Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Warren Buffett's fortune, now valued at $144 billion, will go to a charitable trust managed by his three children when he dies, and the money must be given away within 10 years. By Thalia Beaty and Josh Funk, Associated Press OMAHA, NEB. Nati Harnik/AP The Gates Foundation has an endowment of $75.2

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How One Word Could Change Philanthropy

Expected SCOTUS Decisions Could Endanger Domestic Violence Victims. Where’s Philanthropy?

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How Ford's Darren Walker Reimagined Philanthropy and Foundation Leadership

Righteous Attitudes, Ideological Purity Tests, Zero-Sum Thinking: How Philanthropy Stokes Division

'It's Hard to Hate Up Close': Philanthropy, Polarization, and the Art of Conversation

Arabella Founder Eric Kessler — Under Fire as 'Dark Money' Master — Talks About the Line Between Philanthropy and Politics

The ‘World’s Mayor’ — How Michael Bloomberg Uses Philanthropy to Change the Way Cities Are Run

MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates Are Both Disrupting Philanthropy — but Not Always in the Same Way

As Calls to Cut Foreign Aid Mount, Philanthropy Must Accelerate Support for Grassroots Groups

How Philanthropy Fails Boys and Men

The Hidden Patterns Shaping American Philanthropy

Rural America Is Struggling. Where's Philanthropy?

Philanthropy Spent $11 Million to Prevent Changes to DAF Rules

Bad Bosses, Big Dreams, and Broken Philanthropy

How the Generosity Commission Report Could Redefine Philanthropy

Which Pro-Democracy Initiatives Work? Philanthropy Has No Idea

Women Leaders of Color Are Exhausted. Philanthropy Needs to Step Up.

Trust Issues Could Plague Nonprofits, Philanthropy Ahead of Election

Why Does Philanthropy Keep Overlooking Disability Funding?

How Much Is Philanthropy Spending Toward a More Perfect Union?

Facing Arrest and Worse, Climate Advocates Need Legal Defenders. Philanthropy Can Help.

As 'Pro-Democracy' Philanthropy Grows, Experts Warn of Many Obstacles to Combating Misinformation

After Shaky Start, Philanthropy Coalition’s $500 Million Local News Effort Takes Shape

Even in an Era of Trust-Based Philanthropy, Grantees Can’t Trust Funders

Trust-Based Philanthropy Isn’t an Excuse to Ignore Metrics — It’s the Opposite

Bill Clinton Explains Why Philanthropy Fills His Post-Presidential Life in New Book

How Philanthropy Can Make Sure Data Is Used to Help — Not Harm

How Philanthropy Can Help Ensure A.I. Is Built Ethically

Civil Rights Are Under Siege. DEI 2.0 Is the Answer

Bloomberg Philanthropies, Gates Foundation Partner on $190 Million Data for Health Initiative

Steph and Ayesha Curry’s Plea to Philanthropy: Don’t Let Pandemic-Era Tutoring Programs End

Columbia U.'s Firestorm Is Just the Beginning. Here's How Philanthropy Can Bring Down the Temperature.

DEI Isn't a Dirty Word. How Funders Can Fight Back.

10 Words and Phrases You Should Never Use

Did a $100 Million Effort Reduce Homelessness? The Results Are In

Foundations Are Funding Tiny Home Villages for the Homeless. Is It a Worthwhile Effort?

As Nonprofits Hunt for Better Board Members, Can MBA Philanthropy Help?

Who Needs a Foundation? For Melinda French Gates, a $250 Million Contest Keeps Her Philanthropy Lean

Threats to Nonprofits — and an Opportunity — on Capitol Hill in 2025

3.6 Million U.S. Citizens Can’t Participate in Democracy. Here's How Philanthropy Can Help

The Limits of Racial-Equity Efforts, and the Power of Belonging

What to Say on November 6 and How to Say It

More Funders Are Handing Off Grant-Making Duties to Intermediaries. Is It a Good Idea?

The Next Generation of Buffetts Is Poised to Become One of the Biggest Forces in Philanthropy

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