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Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Ignite Emporia embody these values through a proactive approach to creating an environment for business and community success.
81% of adults consider their local chamber a trusted resource partner, 74% believe chambers create jobs and promote community development.
77% recognize them as the collective voice of businesses, and 72% view chambers as instrumental in addressing community challenges.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Thoughtful Philanthropy For A Happier Community 
Thoughtful giving isn't just about making a donation, it's about creating meaningful impact.Community foundations exist to connect generosity with need, ensuring that charitable giving is both...more
Thoughtful giving isn't just about making a donation, it's about creating meaningful impact.Community foundations exist to connect generosity with need, ensuring that charitable giving is both...more
Nonprofit Finance Fund Hires Kareem Thomas As Chief Credit Officer 
Kareem Thomas most recently served as Chief Credit and Lending Administration Officer at Reinvestment Fund.Bhavani Daryanani has more than 20 years of experience in the sector, bringing deep...more
Kareem Thomas most recently served as Chief Credit and Lending Administration Officer at Reinvestment Fund.Bhavani Daryanani has more than 20 years of experience in the sector, bringing deep...more
Secu Foundation Honored With Ccuf Hero Award For Partner in Philanthropy 
SECU Foundation has been named a recipient of the 2024 Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Hero Award for Partner in Philanthropy.The SECU Foundation promotes local community development in North...more
SECU Foundation has been named a recipient of the 2024 Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Hero Award for Partner in Philanthropy.The SECU Foundation promotes local community development in North...more
Love Where You Live Initiative Identifies Reno County Priorities; Grant Opportunities Available
Foundation: Hutchinson Community Foundation
Residents say increases in average household income and businesses that pay above average wage are the top indicators of economic progress in Reno County.They also identify attracting new businesses,...more
Foundation: Hutchinson Community Foundation
Residents say increases in average household income and businesses that pay above average wage are the top indicators of economic progress in Reno County.They also identify attracting new businesses,...more
The Jewish Emergent Network: From Emergence to Evolution
Foundation: Jim Joseph Foundation
The Jewish Emergent Network is a loose affiliation of seven Jewish organizations.The network passed on its core initiatives to the Jewish Social Justice Roundtable and Atra.Many of the rabbis who...more
Foundation: Jim Joseph Foundation
The Jewish Emergent Network is a loose affiliation of seven Jewish organizations.The network passed on its core initiatives to the Jewish Social Justice Roundtable and Atra.Many of the rabbis who...more
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Elise May, a former HEARTS Board Member, is an independentTeaching Artist/Arts Administrator, educator, actor, singer, and writer.She works with actors, school districts, libraries, and ...more
Elise May, a former HEARTS Board Member, is an independentTeaching Artist/Arts Administrator, educator, actor, singer, and writer.She works with actors, school districts, libraries, and ...more
6 'Green' Degrees to Fight Climate Change 
Environmental science majors study the science behind environmental challenges like climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction.An urban studies major focuses on the design and management of...more
Environmental science majors study the science behind environmental challenges like climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction.An urban studies major focuses on the design and management of...more
Emporia Chamber Leads the Way in Community Progress 
Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Ignite Emporia embody these values through a proactive approach to creating an environment for business and community success.81% of adults consider their local...more
Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Ignite Emporia embody these values through a proactive approach to creating an environment for business and community success.81% of adults consider their local...more
Creative Capital Awards $2.45M to 55 Artists 
The Creative Capital Foundation selected 55 artists and collectives for its annual grant award from a pool of over 5,600 applicants.Each grant provides $50,000 of unrestricted project funding...more
The Creative Capital Foundation selected 55 artists and collectives for its annual grant award from a pool of over 5,600 applicants.Each grant provides $50,000 of unrestricted project funding...more
Hcrs' Kindle Farm School Receives Grant 
Kindle Farm School is a therapeutic day school serving 50 students in grades 3-12.One hundred percent of Kindle Farm's student body is comprised of students who qualify for special education within...more
Kindle Farm School is a therapeutic day school serving 50 students in grades 3-12.One hundred percent of Kindle Farm's student body is comprised of students who qualify for special education within...more
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California Community Foundation
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New UK Research Body to Drive Progress in Social Investment
The government-backed Social Investment Research Council is newly formed to hatch practical insights into social investment market products, and the investors needed to finance them.
