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Venture Philanthropy uses philanthropic dollars earmarked to do some kind of social and community good as a source of capital for businesses launched in marginalized communities.
The monies are managed through a Program Related Investment (PRI) fund and deployed as capital for the purpose of launching businesses.
Significant Matters raised over $850,000 of venture philanthropy funds that were invested in businesses focused on creating sustainable and transformational solutions.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Four Native-Led Funders to Know
Foundation: Headwaters Foundation for Justice, MacArthur Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation
This imbalance is all the more jarring given that Native communities are reeling from the Trump administration's draconian spending cuts.Funders with a track record of supporting Native American...more
Foundation: Headwaters Foundation for Justice, MacArthur Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation
This imbalance is all the more jarring given that Native communities are reeling from the Trump administration's draconian spending cuts.Funders with a track record of supporting Native American...more
Morgan Stanley Climate Fund Invests $30 Million in Methane Emissions Management ... 
Morgan Stanley Climate Fund Invests $30 million in Methane Emissions Management Platform Insight M.Insight M is an energy sector-focused methane management solutions provider.The investment was made...more
Morgan Stanley Climate Fund Invests $30 million in Methane Emissions Management Platform Insight M.Insight M is an energy sector-focused methane management solutions provider.The investment was made...more
Why Do Nonprofits Struggle to Retain Fundraising Staff? 
Sanjukta "Shama" Shams, CFRE, is a results-driven executive specializing in fundraising, strategic planning and storytelling to empower marginalized communities.Shams: Clear, consistent communication...more
Sanjukta "Shama" Shams, CFRE, is a results-driven executive specializing in fundraising, strategic planning and storytelling to empower marginalized communities.Shams: Clear, consistent communication...more
Amazon Rds For Mysql Announces Innovation Release 9.3 in Amazon Rds Database ... 
Amazon RDS for MySQL announces Innovation Release 9.3 in Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment.You can deploy mysqldb.com in the Preview Environment which provides the benefits of a fully managed...more
Amazon RDS for MySQL announces Innovation Release 9.3 in Amazon RDS Database Preview Environment.You can deploy mysqldb.com in the Preview Environment which provides the benefits of a fully managed...more
Vantive Will Invest $1B For Digitally-Enabled Kidney Care, Vital Organ Support 
Vantive, a company that provides vital organ therapies, announced it will invest more than $1 billion over the next five years to drive innovation of digitally-enabled therapies.Vantive's digital...more
Vantive, a company that provides vital organ therapies, announced it will invest more than $1 billion over the next five years to drive innovation of digitally-enabled therapies.Vantive's digital...more
'I'm Never Going to Stop': Facing Nea Cuts, A Young Composer and An Unusual Music Venue ... 
'I'm never going to stop': Facing NEA cuts, a young composer and an unusual music venue turn hurt into action.A corrugated steel water tank sits atop a hill in the northwest corner of Colorado, near...more
'I'm never going to stop': Facing NEA cuts, a young composer and an unusual music venue turn hurt into action.A corrugated steel water tank sits atop a hill in the northwest corner of Colorado, near...more
As Flood Risks Rise, Latino Landscapers and Residents Learn to Fight Back With Green Infrastructure 
As flood risks rise, Latino landscapers and residents learn to fight back with green infrastructure.A Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit called EcoLatinos created a Spanish-language training...more
As flood risks rise, Latino landscapers and residents learn to fight back with green infrastructure.A Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit called EcoLatinos created a Spanish-language training...more
Q&Amp;A: Amanda Risser Takes Over As Top Doc At Central City Concern 
Amanda Risser took over recently as Central City Concern's new chief medical officer.She talks about looming Medicaid cuts, weak links in the system, and priorities for the future.Central City is the...more
Amanda Risser took over recently as Central City Concern's new chief medical officer.She talks about looming Medicaid cuts, weak links in the system, and priorities for the future.Central City is the...more
Sports Philanthropy Network Announces Speakers For 2025 Sports Philanthropy World ... 
Sports Philanthropy Network Announces Speakers for 2025 Sports Phil philanthropy World Conference in Chicago.Sports PhilanthropY Network creates social impact by creating collaborations with...more
Sports Philanthropy Network Announces Speakers for 2025 Sports Phil philanthropy World Conference in Chicago.Sports PhilanthropY Network creates social impact by creating collaborations with...more
Ysu Program Connects Students With Local Nonprofits 
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Social Entrepreneurship
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When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.
