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Reset the Net Campaign

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Fight for the Future , a nonprofit that advocates for digital rights and Internet freedom, is spearheading an anti- National Security Agency protest on June 5 th to Reset the Net. How the Reset the Net protest will actually manifest itself remains to be seen. By ShannonPerry.

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MacKenzie Scott issues $640M in grants to 361 nonprofits through open call process

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One year ago, Yield Giving launched an open call to “community-led, community-focused” nonprofits that serve individuals and families of limited means and groups that have faced “discrimination and other systemic obstacles.” Her current net worth is $35.6 The total sum being granted is $640 million.

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This nonprofit wants to break down barriers for entrepreneurs — with help from U.S. policymakers

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” Hwang is the CEO of Right to Start , a national nonprofit founded in 2020 that aims to expand entrepreneurial opportunity for Americans. But while technology has made it easier than ever to start a business, he believes the safety nets to protect entrepreneurs as they pursue their own ventures are still lacking.

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CIT Announces Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF) FY2014 Fall Solicitation Awards and Upcoming Solicitation

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College of William and Mary (Williamsburg), Developing Sonic Net Technology to Reduce the Risks of Bird-Aircraft Collision , Dr. John Swaddle, $99,781. Since 1985, CIT, a nonprofit corporation, has been the Commonwealth’s primary driver of innovation-based economic development. For more information, visit [link] initiatives/crcf/.

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MacKenzie Scott reveals another round of philanthropy: $2.74 billion to 286 organizations

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And despite her philanthropy, her net worth keeps growing. When she and Bezos split in 2019 her Amazon stock was valued at around $36 billion, and her current net worth is estimated at $60 billion. billion donated by high-net-worth individuals. workforce is employed by nonprofits.

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Report on COVID-related philanthropy credits MacKenzie Scott with powering 25% of U.S. giving

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The report by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Candid looked at the sources of more than $20 billion awarded for pandemic-related causes, including corporations, foundations, public charities and high-net-worth individuals such as Scott. billion given by the group, Scott accounted for nearly three quarters of the amount. .”

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Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena is the first arena in the world to land Zero Carbon certification

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The company’s investments helped make it the first net-zero carbon certified arena in the world. GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena is the first in the world to receive Zero Carbon certification from an international nonprofit promoting sustainable buildings.

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