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“This generous gift is a great example of how influential donors are able to enhance the student experience in meaningful ways throughout the university." Lynn University bit.ly/48pnSH9

Top story: The Rockefeller Foundation announced the launch of a $50 million global development initiative that aims to develop solutions to effectively respond to global crises. bit.ly/4guNCE5


A $50 million gift to Marshall University from university president Brad D. Smith and his wife, Alys, is the largest in the university’s history and the largest personal contribution made by a sitting university president to their own institution. bit.ly/47PsYMI

Established at the Alaska Community Fnd Foundation, the Voices Across Alaska Fund will temporarily help sustain public media stations across the state after federal funding cuts Rasmuson Foundation #AK bit.ly/46uNpfx




“With committed, determined partners like Governor Moore, Arnold Ventures is changing the conversation [and] improving the lives of young people and their communities.” bit.ly/46flH7C


“At a time when the political climate aggressively scapegoats Latinos and immigrants, these grants strengthen the organizations defending our rights, mobilizing our communities, and empowering Latino families so they can thrive." Latino Community Fdn bit.ly/4nv9NMK

“We need health leaders who are prepared not only to respond to inequities but to build systems that prevent them." Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity bit.ly/4gARUtM

Top story: According to Huston-Tillotson University, the gift from the @Moodyfdn is the largest single donation ever made to a historically Black college or university in the United States. #highered bit.ly/46wNaAJ

Prebys Foundation awards $13 million to 61 arts, culture groups in San Diego in response to federal, state funding cuts, budget shortfalls, donor fatigue, inflation including $1 million each to La Jolla Playhouse San Diego Museum of Art San Diego Symphony The Old Globe bit.ly/4ngwc0t



RFP of the day: Wenner-Gren Foundation invites applications for anthropological research grants; grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded in support of work that advances our understanding of what it means to be human. Wenner-Gren Foundation bit.ly/4mlzvCt

“This moment of transformation is an opportunity to build on what’s working, forging new partnerships and leveraging new technologies to deliver results for the world’s most vulnerable people.” The Rockefeller Foundation bit.ly/4guNCE5

