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Bezoses Pledge up to $500 Million to UNICEF USA’s Child Nutrition Fund

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Jacklyn and Miguel Bezos, the parents of Amazons founder Jeff Bezos, will match gifts from other donors to increase access to nutritious food for children in need. Plus, an alum left $35 million to Allegheny College to build an innovation lab, and Vanderbilt Law School will use $6.8 Above, the couple at a 2018 gala.

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Making a Difference: Ian Adair, ACNP, CEO of the Seattle Police Foundation

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

In addition, the Foundation provides funding to officers and civilian staff through program grants that emphasize community building, crime prevention, officer wellness, and support to children and families in need. What really attracted me to the role was the chance to help build trust between law enforcement and the community.

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Are Your Comms Helpful Now or Just Adding More Noise?

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

In “Silence Is Consent,” Kimberly Perry, Executive Director of the DC Action for Children , unpacks the notion of silence through the eyes of children: “Many white parents avoid talking about race, particularly with their kids. Children and young people deserve to unpack and understand their privilege in society. Kimberly Perry.

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Gender Equality Advocates Advance Pay Equity at State Level

NonProfit Quarterly

In Illinois, for instance, a new pay transparency law took effect on January 1, 2025; the law requires employers with more than 15 employees to include salary ranges and a description of benefits and other compensation in their job postings. Yet in some US states they are making significant gains on pay equity.

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Local Elections: Small Margins, BIG Consequences

Non Profitvote

From decisions about your childrens education to policies about public safety, housing, and infrastructure, your local officials hold the power to shape the community where you live. While national battles over voting laws grab headlines, local policymakers and the election officials they oversee often decide how those laws are applied.

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Policies for Housing With Heart

Stanford Social Innovation Review

One of the grandmothers was holding and cooing to the baby, while the grandfather played a game with pre-teen children, freeing the granddaughter to make the fire and cook the meal. Children grow up and leave their parents behind, starting new “nuclear” family units. Multigenerational households are rare. It s estimated that 2.6

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The Future of Fundraising: 3 Tips to Leverage Nonprofit AI

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Legal compliance to remain aware of and abide by applicable AI laws and regulations. Onge’s Passion for Fundraising is Transforming Children’s Healthcare in Montana milesnla 2024-11-20T10:23:15-06:00 November 20, 2024 | 0 Comments Carly St. Continuous learning to stay up-to-date on AI best practices and developments in the field.