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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.
From Environmental Storytelling to Hydroponics, Student Cohort Crafts Solutions For A Better Future ![]()
Inaugural cohort of Global Futures Impact Scholars receive mentorship and up to $5,000 to fund a student-led experience.Students divided into four teams to work on smaller projects that help them...more
Inaugural cohort of Global Futures Impact Scholars receive mentorship and up to $5,000 to fund a student-led experience.Students divided into four teams to work on smaller projects that help them...more
Allianz Scraps Nuclear, Military Exclusions to Back Europe's Rearmament Drive 
Allianz scraps nuclear, military exclusions to back Europe's rearmament drive.Germany's Allianz Global Investors has dropped two exclusions blocking its sustainable funds from investing in defence.It...more
Allianz scraps nuclear, military exclusions to back Europe's rearmament drive.Germany's Allianz Global Investors has dropped two exclusions blocking its sustainable funds from investing in defence.It...more
Women's Giving Fund 2025 Grant Applications Close Friday 
Applications for Park City Community Foundation's Women's Giving Fund 2025 grants close this Friday."This is the last week for nonprofits serving women+ and children in Summit County to get their...more
Applications for Park City Community Foundation's Women's Giving Fund 2025 grants close this Friday."This is the last week for nonprofits serving women+ and children in Summit County to get their...more
A Call For Unity, Equity and Opportunity in Public Education 
Shaheed-Young is the founder and CEO of RISE INDY, a community-led nonprofit working to ensure all students attend an excellent public school.She founded RISE Indy in 2019 to address the undeniable...more
Shaheed-Young is the founder and CEO of RISE INDY, a community-led nonprofit working to ensure all students attend an excellent public school.She founded RISE Indy in 2019 to address the undeniable...more
Study: Nonprofits Must Embrace Radical Transformation to Overcome 2025 Challenges 
72% admit it takes between two and seven days to pull together operational or financial data.40% have only a partial or limited view of data at best for forward-looking decisions.45% say the top...more
72% admit it takes between two and seven days to pull together operational or financial data.40% have only a partial or limited view of data at best for forward-looking decisions.45% say the top...more
US Aggregates Launches Program 
"Sustainability champions" include Colten Swanson in Portland, Autumn Remley in Ridgeville and Zach Hayden in Linn Grove.Grant Source has opened for business in Berne, Indiana.Mercer Health has added...more
"Sustainability champions" include Colten Swanson in Portland, Autumn Remley in Ridgeville and Zach Hayden in Linn Grove.Grant Source has opened for business in Berne, Indiana.Mercer Health has added...more
How Trump Administration Cuts Are Impacting Nonprofit Events ![]()
A third of U.S.nonprofits get more than half of their funding from government grants.Government cancellation of travel and meetings can have a cascading effect on other organizations.Make increasing...more
A third of U.S.nonprofits get more than half of their funding from government grants.Government cancellation of travel and meetings can have a cascading effect on other organizations.Make increasing...more
Philanthropy Update: Facing Challenges Together 
Employees can organize giving campaigns or drives, such as collecting diapers, nonperishable food, or personal hygiene products.Employers can also set up a payroll system allowing employees to have...more
Employees can organize giving campaigns or drives, such as collecting diapers, nonperishable food, or personal hygiene products.Employers can also set up a payroll system allowing employees to have...more
Schoolsfirst Fcu Sponsors Friends of Sacramento Arts 2025 Heroes of Arts Education Gala 
SchoolsFirst FCU sponsors Friends of Sacramento Arts 2025 Heroes of Arts Education Gala.The event was held on March 12 at The Sofia, Home of B Street Theatre in Sacramento.The nonprofit organization...more
SchoolsFirst FCU sponsors Friends of Sacramento Arts 2025 Heroes of Arts Education Gala.The event was held on March 12 at The Sofia, Home of B Street Theatre in Sacramento.The nonprofit organization...more
Times Inspiring Women 2024-25: Celebrating Gujarat's Remarkable Achievers 
Reina Shukl pioneers advanced wellness solutions such as cryotherapy and infrared therapy to enhance recovery, performance, and overall well-being.Shivangi Desai is a leading health and nutrition...more
Reina Shukl pioneers advanced wellness solutions such as cryotherapy and infrared therapy to enhance recovery, performance, and overall well-being.Shivangi Desai is a leading health and nutrition...more
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Rhode Island Foundation
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
Erie Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Grundy County
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Central New York Community Foundation
Share Our Strength
San Diego Foundation
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Walton Family Foundation
Social Entrepreneurship
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Social Enterprises: Key to Enhancing a Nation’s Health
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has launched a series of noteworthy research projects to learn if social enterprises can help Scotland lose its “sick man of Europe” label and boost the nation’s overall health.
