How the E.L. Cord Foundation Backs Rural Communities in Northern Nevada

How the E.L. Cord Foundation Backs Rural Communities in Northern Nevada

Here are the top things to know about the E.L. Cord Foundation so you can approach this grantmaker for support in Nevada.

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What the Helen Close Charitable Foundation Funds in Nevada

What the Helen Close Charitable Foundation Funds in Nevada

If you run a nonprofit in Nevada, one low-key funder worth getting to know is the Helen Close Charitable Foundation. This is a small though fairly accessible grantmaker that highly prioritizes Nevada grantees.

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A Local Foundation, a Little-Known College, and a Potential HIV and Cancer Breakthrough

A Local Foundation, a Little-Known College, and a Potential HIV and Cancer Breakthrough

The Engelstad Foundation supported Touro University Nevada's lone biomedical lab when few other funders would. A recent discovery there could lead to new treatments for HIV, and even cancer, Alzheimer’s and more.

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Why and How the Carol Franc Buck Foundation Supports Nevada Arts Groups

Why and How the Carol Franc Buck Foundation Supports Nevada Arts Groups

The Carol Franc Buck Foundation maintains a low profile but steadily supports opera and other music organizations in Nevada. Here is an overview of this foundation’s history and local giving.

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How the Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Gives in the Mountain West

How the Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Gives in the Mountain West

The digital revolution sunk many traditional print-era newspapers, but media company Swift Communications evolved with the times and is doing well enough to give back to its communities.

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"It's a Gift. It's Not an Obligation." Donors Revolt After a University President Is Pushed Out

"It's a Gift. It's Not an Obligation." Donors Revolt After a University President Is Pushed Out

A university president is undermined, prompting donors to rescind $22 million in funding. We dig into a complex, unseemly, and highly portentous case study out of Las Vegas.

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