The Doris Duke Foundation Stands Up an Initiative to Transform the Child Welfare System

The Doris Duke Foundation Stands Up an Initiative to Transform the Child Welfare System

Aiming for big changes to a child welfare system that isn’t always child- or family-friendly, the foundation’s new OPT-In for Families initiative is backing prevention-oriented approaches at four sites across the country.

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A Philanthropy Built on Chocolate Expands its Mission to Support Early Childhood

A Philanthropy Built on Chocolate Expands its Mission to Support Early Childhood

Chocolate magnate Milton Hershey and his wife Catherine left behind a fortune to provide a K-12 education for low-income children. Now, the Hershey Trust is opening a fleet of new schools for younger students.

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Why This Billionaire Investor Was Moved to Give “Songs of Love” to Sick Kids

Why This Billionaire Investor Was Moved to Give “Songs of Love” to Sick Kids

Songs of Love connects children facing serious health conditions with musicians who compose original songs for them. We talked with Leon Cooperman about why he backs the organization, and his wider philanthropy.

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Facing Deep Regional Inequality, Silicon Valley Community Foundation Zeroes in on Early Childhood

Facing Deep Regional Inequality, Silicon Valley Community Foundation Zeroes in on Early Childhood

Silicon Valley has pockets of deep poverty — and child care deserts — alongside areas of immense, tech-fueled wealth. SVCF’s Christine Thorsteinson details the foundation’s efforts boost access to quality early education.

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“This is How We're Supposed to Care for Each Other.” Direct Giving Initiative Tackles Poverty in Flint

“This is How We're Supposed to Care for Each Other.” Direct Giving Initiative Tackles Poverty in Flint

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is supporting a plan to provide direct cash payments to expectant mothers and their newborns in Flint, Michigan. Organizers are asking other funders to step up and back the program.

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An Audacious Effort to Transform the Foster Care System Gets a Big Funding Boost

An Audacious Effort to Transform the Foster Care System Gets a Big Funding Boost

Think of Us has a bold mission: to transform the foster care system from the ground up. The organization’s approach, which elevates those with lived experience, landed a major haul from The Audacious Project and others.

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How to Get a Grant from Phoenix’s Pro Basketball Team

How to Get a Grant from Phoenix’s Pro Basketball Team

Here’s what local nonprofits in the Southwest should know about Phoenix Suns Charities and how to secure a grant from this NBA sports team funder.

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