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How Indigenous Peoples’ Day is Supplanting Columbus Day

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However, the second Monday in October is still celebrated by 14 states and about 130 local governments as Columbus Day. For many Native Americans and Indigenous peoples, Columbus Day is a painful reminder of colonization, violence, and exploitation. Columbus vs Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Timeline History.

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Funders’ hidden contribution to the sector: their data 

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For the Columbus Foundation , sharing grants data will be a natural offshoot of their decision to become a more data centric organization, an effort that is prompting the foundation to rethink how they structure, collect, report, and use data. The Columbus Foundation also shared some practical advice for colleague organizations.

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Columbus Foundation’s Big Give generates $10.5 million in donations, up from $8.5 million last time - Columbus - Business First

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Columbus Foundation’s Big Give generates $10.5 million last time - Columbus - Business First : The Columbus Foundation facilitated nearly $10.5 million in donations, up from $8.5 million in donations to 569 local nonprofits through its online fundraiser that wrapped up Wednesday morning.'

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

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The Columbus Foundation. The Columbus Foundation. The Columbus Foundation invests in a broad range of nonprofit organizations working to strengthen and improve their community. Areas served: Columbus/Ohio. Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health. Ben & Jerry’s Foundation. Daniels Fund. Robin Hood.

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College students devise apps for nonprofits | The Columbus Dispatch

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College students devise apps for nonprofits | The Columbus Dispatch : The OSU students were among about 70 from 11 colleges participating in the event sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. at the bank’s massive McCoy Center at Polaris. Chase started “Code for Good” in February.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

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The Columbus Foundation. The Columbus Foundation. The Columbus Foundation invests in a broad range of nonprofit organizations working to strengthen and improve their community. Areas served: Columbus/Ohio. The New England Grassroots Environment Fund. First Nations Development Institute. Highland Street Foundation.

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Ohio State professor uses satellite images to aid Nepal relief effort | The Columbus Dispatch

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Ohio State professor uses satellite images to aid Nepal relief effort | The Columbus Dispatch : "But after a magnitude 7.8

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