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A Run for Inclusion—Why I’m Running the Publix Half Marathon to Benefit Kyle Pease Foundation

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I challenged myself to run the Atlanta half marathon last February to support a nonprofit partner with a mission to improve the lives of people with disabilities through sports. Since 2012, the Kyle Pease Foundation has given more than 150 people with disabilities the unique opportunity to participate in events ranging from 5K’s to Ironman.

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Why Foundations and Grantmaking Professionals Can’t Miss bbcon 2021 Virtual

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As Blackbaud’s second virtual bbcon event approaches, we’re very excited about the fantastic session topics and speakers we’ve lined up within the Foundations track. To-date, close to 14,000 people are registered, and we’re expecting over 1,000 of your foundation and grantmaking peers to attend the event on October 13-15 this year.

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Normalizing seeking support for mental health takes collective action

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Reprinted from The Atlanta Women’s Foundation. According to the same Kaiser Family Foundation report, forty-seven percent of women have reported symptoms of anxiety and/or depressive disorder compared to 38 percent of men in December 2020. Foundation. Bulow Campbell Foundation. Woodruff Foundation.

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Study offers lessons on public health efforts to prevent gun violence

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Casey Foundation finds. Improving Community Safety Through Public Health Strategies: Lessons From Atlanta And Milwaukee." Annie E. Casey Foundation report 07/20/2021. Community safety increases overall economic activity and school attendance and reduces involvement in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.".

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Apply for the 2021 Digital Inclusion Fellowship

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We are thrilled to open applications today for fellows in the following cities: Atlanta, GA: 1 position (sponsored by Google Fiber). Cleveland, OH: 2 positions (sponsored by The Cleveland Foundation). Felicia Tillman, a fellow from Atlanta, formed partnerships to bring digital literacy training to uniquely sweet spaces.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

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Similar to the list I shared for nonprofits focusing on education , arts and culture tends to be a very popular issue area for American foundations. This means look first at foundations that are located in your city and state before searching across the country. Ford Foundation. Mellon Foundation. The Shubert Foundation.

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Boys and Men of Color program equips organizations to thrive in pandemic and beyond

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To date, the program has served nearly 70 participants and unique organizations throughout metro Atlanta and is poised to expand in the future. Because of its virtual nature, we were able to welcome organizations throughout the South, not just the Atlanta region. BMOC returned in February 2021 adapted for a virtual format.

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