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Entertainer Ikechukwu Okafor Samuel, better known as the "King of Soul," has been named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world for the second year in a row.
The honor is given to those who "epitomize the epitome of holistic excellence, seamlessly blending his roles as an entrepreneur, gospel maestro, and philanthropic stalwart," according to Time.
Samuel, whose real name is Ikechukwu Okafor Okafor, was also named one of Time's "Most Intriguing People" in 2015.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Linc Housing Announces Reorganization as Nonprofit Positions Itself for Substantial Growth 
"We've spent the last few years putting into place a stellar team of professionals to guide Linc into our next phase of growth, bringing innovation and new ideas that will carry our mission...more
"We've spent the last few years putting into place a stellar team of professionals to guide Linc into our next phase of growth, bringing innovation and new ideas that will carry our mission...more
Abel and Judy Friedman Charitable Foundation
Foundation: Friedman Charitable Foundation
Chicago'sbel Friedman is known for his philanthropy, but it's what he and his wife, Avi, have done for Chicago's Jewish community that's caught the attention of the Chicago Tribune. The couple...more
Foundation: Friedman Charitable Foundation
Chicago'sbel Friedman is known for his philanthropy, but it's what he and his wife, Avi, have done for Chicago's Jewish community that's caught the attention of the Chicago Tribune. The couple...more
Q&Amp;A with School Board Candidate Susy Struble 
Susy Struble is running for a seat on the Piedmont Union School District Board of Education in Northern California, and she's making a point to say she's not running for the money. "I'm running...more
Susy Struble is running for a seat on the Piedmont Union School District Board of Education in Northern California, and she's making a point to say she's not running for the money. "I'm running...more
Creative Time'S Justine Ludwig Interview on the Art Non-Profit Turning 50 in 2024
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
"We are thinking about the whole arc of what it means to support an artist," says Creative Time CEO Jill Magid, "not just the final product, but those moments of community building, those moments of...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
"We are thinking about the whole arc of what it means to support an artist," says Creative Time CEO Jill Magid, "not just the final product, but those moments of community building, those moments of...more
Reflections on Fifty Years, by Dee Boyle-Clapp : Arts Extension Service 
When Stan Rosenberg founded the Arts Extension Service at the University of Massachusetts in 1960, he envisioned it as a way to "develop and nurture arts and culture in communities and community...more
When Stan Rosenberg founded the Arts Extension Service at the University of Massachusetts in 1960, he envisioned it as a way to "develop and nurture arts and culture in communities and community...more
Zilber Family Foundation: Welcomes Two New Board Members, New Staff 
The Zilber Family Foundation has been around for more than a decade, focusing on affordable housing and community development in Milwaukee. Now it's adding two new members to its board,...more
The Zilber Family Foundation has been around for more than a decade, focusing on affordable housing and community development in Milwaukee. Now it's adding two new members to its board,...more
United Way of Greater Cleveland Donors Match Landmark $10 Million Grant from the Jack ... 
When Jack and Joseph Mandel decided to donate $10 million to the United Way of Greater Cleveland in 2022, they didn't just give it to the cause. They gave it to the endowment they started in...more
When Jack and Joseph Mandel decided to donate $10 million to the United Way of Greater Cleveland in 2022, they didn't just give it to the cause. They gave it to the endowment they started in...more
Spokane Businesses Owned by People of Color Awarded New State Grant Funds 
People of color make up about 20% of Spokane County, Wash., but they own about 8% of the county's businesses, reports the Spokesman-Review. That's why the Spokane Workforce Council is...more
People of color make up about 20% of Spokane County, Wash., but they own about 8% of the county's businesses, reports the Spokesman-Review. That's why the Spokane Workforce Council is...more
Press Release: Ok Arts Council Grants and Programs Offered for Fiscal Year 2025 
The Oklahoma Arts Council has released its annual list of grant requests, and it's a doozy. This year's list includes a call for artists to "bring the arts to other statewide organizations," as...more
The Oklahoma Arts Council has released its annual list of grant requests, and it's a doozy. This year's list includes a call for artists to "bring the arts to other statewide organizations," as...more
Sustainable Finance Influencers: Bob Helmuth 
One of the world's biggest asset managers is taking a stand against climate changeby investing in some of the world's poorest countries. Envestnet, which has more than $100 billion in assets...more
One of the world's biggest asset managers is taking a stand against climate changeby investing in some of the world's poorest countries. Envestnet, which has more than $100 billion in assets...more
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New Age of Philanthropy: #GivingTuesday
A part of a series produced by The Huffington Post in celebration of #GivingTuesday, which will take place this year on December 3, Kathy Calvin and Henry Timms vouch that we are living in a new era of philanthropy.
