What Do You Hear When Philanthropists Say "Community?"

What Do You Hear When Philanthropists Say "Community?"

It’s one of the philanthrosphere’s favorite words, but what “community” means in a grantmaking context can be fuzzy at best. Guest authors Sheryl Seller and Brian Stanley make a case for more precision.

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What Does the Louis DeJoy and Aldona Wos Family Foundation Support?

What Does the Louis DeJoy and Aldona Wos Family Foundation Support?

Since 2005, Louis DeJoy and Aldona Wos have been channeling their philanthropy through a family foundation based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Here are some details and important things to know about this funder.

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Last Year, William Buster Took Over a New $1.25 Billion Foundation. Here’s What He’s Learning

Last Year, William Buster Took Over a New $1.25 Billion Foundation. Here’s What He’s Learning

Based in Wilmington, North Carolina, the hefty New Hanover Community Endowment is on a mission to serve its home county. We checked in with its inaugural president and CEO on what’s been an eventful tenure so far.

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Where the NBCUniversal Foundation Is Focusing Its Local Giving in the U.S.

Where the NBCUniversal Foundation Is Focusing Its Local Giving in the U.S.

This media giant’s corporate funding arm awards millions of dollars to various regions to address community challenges. We take a closer look.

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