A Conversation with Ares Charitable Foundation’s Michelle Armstrong

A Conversation with Ares Charitable Foundation’s Michelle Armstrong

What’s it like to build up a corporate foundation from scratch? That’s the task Michelle Armstrong has faced at the philanthropic arm of alternative finance firm Ares Management Corporation.

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Talent for Philanthropy: A Look Inside the UTA Foundation

Talent for Philanthropy: A Look Inside the UTA Foundation

The United Talent Agency is a major player in Hollywood, with celebrity clients across film and television, media and sports. We connected with Rene Jones, chief of social impact, to find out how the agency rallies talent for giving.

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Five Reasons Corporate Philanthropy Remains a Mystery

Five Reasons Corporate Philanthropy Remains a Mystery

Corporations tend to do a lot of talking about their giving. But when it comes time to drill into the specifics, up-to-date information and real transparency are often nowhere to be found.

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The 14 Most Important Players in Corporate Philanthropy

 The 14 Most Important Players in Corporate Philanthropy

For all the hype corporate giving can generate, getting a handle on it isn’t easy. Still, there are some clear leaders, encompassing the nation’s biggest banks, tech giants, pharmaceutical companies and retailers.

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Why a Foundation Focused on Financial Inclusion Launched a Short Story Contest

Why a Foundation Focused on Financial Inclusion Launched a Short Story Contest

For the Principal Foundation, a corporate funder backed by Principal Group, funding a short story contest this year has been one way to inspire people to rewrite their personal narratives about money.

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A Corporate Commitment to Iowa: What to Know About the Athene Charitable Foundation

A Corporate Commitment to Iowa: What to Know About the Athene Charitable Foundation

With its headquarters in Des Moines, Athene provides retirement services, such as different kinds of annuities. Here's why nonprofits in Iowa should get familiar with the Athene Charitable Foundation.

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A Look at How the Majestic Realty Foundation Supports Los Angeles Nonprofits

A Look at How the Majestic Realty Foundation Supports Los Angeles Nonprofits

Majestic Realty launched the Majestic Realty Foundation in 2002 to improve quality of life in communities where it maintains a business presence. Here are a few things Los Angeles grantseekers should know.

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What Arizona Nonprofits Should Know About the PICOR Charitable Foundation

What Arizona Nonprofits Should Know About the PICOR Charitable Foundation

Since 1994, the firm PICOR has channeled its charitable efforts through the PICOR Charitable Foundation. Here are a few things to know about this foundation, including how and where it gives in Arizona.

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Report: Four Trendlines in Corporate Philanthropy

Report: Four Trendlines in Corporate Philanthropy

As the pandemic drags on and debates around DEI practices continue, here are four trends in corporate giving to keep an eye on, drawn from an annual survey by Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP).

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Inside a Cereal Maker’s Local Commitment to Minnesota

Inside a Cereal Maker’s Local Commitment to Minnesota

General Mills is a major international company with over 100 food brands under its belt. This is an especially good corporate funder to know in Minneapolis, where its world headquarters is located.

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A Look at Norfolk Southern’s Charitable Giving in the Mid-Atlantic

A Look at Norfolk Southern’s Charitable Giving in the Mid-Atlantic

Here’s what organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region should know about the Norfolk Southern Foundation and how to get involved as a potential grantee.

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Three Ways the Illinois Tool Works Foundation Approaches Local Giving

Three Ways the Illinois Tool Works Foundation Approaches Local Giving

Here are three ways that Illinois Tool Works’ charitable foundation approaches grantmaking where the company’s employees live and work in the Greater Chicago area.

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The Endres Manufacturing Company Foundation is a Reliable Funder in Dane County, Wisconsin

The Endres Manufacturing Company Foundation is a Reliable Funder in Dane County, Wisconsin

The Madison Community Foundation is a driving philanthropic force in this part of Wisconsin, but there are also smaller, targeted funders with a strong local focus. One is the Endres Manufacturing Company Foundation, which has a well-established philanthropy program.

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The Environment and More: Where a Natural Gas Company in the Northwest Sends its Grants

The Environment and More: Where a Natural Gas Company in the Northwest Sends its Grants

There’s plenty in the philanthropy of energy companies to inspire cynicism. But given the expanding grantmaking of firms like NW Natural, it’s important for nonprofits—including green groups—to pay attention to who’s making grants and how to get in on the action.

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