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Jennifer D.
Barahona was appointed Deputy Secretary of the State of Connecticut in 2025.
She has spent 29 years in the nonprofit sector in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
In 2019, she joined Norwalk ACTS as Chief Executive Officer, driving the growth and transformation of a cross-sector collective impact partnership aimed at providing all Norwalk children with pathways to economic mobility.
She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and Columbia University.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Jennifer D.Barahona was appointed Deputy Secretary of the State of Connecticut in 2025.She has spent 29 years in the nonprofit sector in Fairfield County, Connecticut.In 2019, she joined Norwalk ACTS...more
Foundation: Luzerne Foundation, Wayne County Community Foundation
The University of Scranton welcomed a new cohort of students into its Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program in January.The program seeks to support and advance nonprofit organizations through a...more
Outer Banks Forever is the official nonprofit partner of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial.The Director will operate with a...more
Huron Digital Pathology is a leading innovator in the field of digital pathology, providing advanced solutions for medical imaging and research.Its Scan, Organize, and Analyze solution for pathology...more
Janelle Drake is the co-founder of The Affirming Spaces Project.The organization trains New England businesses on gender-inclusive practices.Drake is a member of the Concord Young Professionals...more
Mid-level donors typically give between $1,000 and $10,000 a year.Frank Graton: These donors are often overlooked or treated the same as annual donors.He says there are four proven ways to put a...more
Former HBO exec Joseph Giraldi steps into a new role as COO of Sesame Workshop.Giraldi has been immersed in digital media strategy and business development for the past 25 years.He reports directly...more
World Food Program USA has been named "Organization of the Year" by the ANA Nonprofit Federation.World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization.For every dollar spent, 91...more
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Announces New PAC Members.The foundation leads partnerships with donors, nonprofit organizations, and community members to solve the...more
Teens break world record giving away shoes to kids in need in San Diego.The Youth Philanthropy Council says the organization is about a€œKids helping kids.The nonprofit also provided...more
Social Entrepreneurship
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How Can Social Entrepreneurship Convert Into House Sales?
Giveback Homes, founded by Blake Andrews in August, is a network of real estate agents, home builders, mortgage brokers and interior designers. Each member shell out $50 monthly to get listed on Giveback Homes’ website and acquire marketing support.Donors can decide how much, and how often, they want to donate to a good cause.
