Funder Spotlight: The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation’s Arts and Environment Giving

Funder Spotlight: The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation’s Arts and Environment Giving

In our latest Funder Spotlight, we look at the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, which supports conservation and arts and culture in the Chicago area and the Lowcountry of South Carolina.

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With a Slate of Democracy Gifts, Arthur Blank’s Philanthropy Takes a Progressive Turn

With a Slate of Democracy Gifts, Arthur Blank’s Philanthropy Takes a Progressive Turn

Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank isn’t known for his progressive giving, but it looks like that’s changing. With a focus on the battleground state of Georgia, his foundation is leaning into the fight for an inclusive democracy.

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Four Things to Know About the Springs Close Foundation in South Carolina

Four Things to Know About the Springs Close Foundation in South Carolina

The Springs Close Foundation traces its origins to a local family’s success in the textile industry and is an important grantmaker to know in the northern part of South Carolina. Here are four key facts about this funder.

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Women of Color in the South Are Vastly Underfunded. A New Foundation is Setting Out to Change That

Women of Color in the South Are Vastly Underfunded. A New Foundation is Setting Out to Change That

Women of color have always paved the way for progressive change in the U.S. Despite this, organizations for and by women of color are underfunded. A new grantmaker, the Women’s Foundation of the South, is looking to change that.

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After a Big Acquisition, Mailchimp’s Co-founders are the Latest Multi-billionaires to Watch

After a Big Acquisition, Mailchimp’s Co-founders are the Latest Multi-billionaires to Watch

Ben Chestnut and Dan Kurzius are netting $5 billion apiece from the sale of Mailchimp to Intuit. Who are these Atlanta-based tech winners, and what might we expect from their philanthropy in the years ahead?

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What Grantseekers Should Know about the Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina Foundation

What Grantseekers Should Know about the Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina Foundation

Lots of states have Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Foundations, and South Carolina is one of them. Here are a few guidelines for local grantseekers as they approach the BCBS South Carolina Foundation.

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Four Things to Know About the Byerly Foundation’s Local Giving in South Carolina

Four Things to Know About the Byerly Foundation’s Local Giving in South Carolina

Here are four things that grantseekers should know about the hyper-local Byerly Foundation and its commitment to Hartsville, South Carolina.

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Top Three Things to Know About the Central Carolina Community Foundation

Top Three Things to Know About the Central Carolina Community Foundation

To help local grantseekers get more familiar with how the Central Carolina Community Foundation operates in South Carolina, here are three top things to keep in mind about CCCF.

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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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“Lean and Mean.” Home Depot Billionaire Bernie Marcus Talks About His Philanthropy

“Lean and Mean.” Home Depot Billionaire Bernie Marcus Talks About His Philanthropy

We sat down with Home Depot cofounder Bernie Marcus, who explained his deep interests in autism research, veterans causes, and his plan to spend down and shutter his foundation, “as it should be.”

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Black Arts Matter. So Why Isn’t Philanthropy Supporting Black Artists?

Black Arts Matter. So Why Isn’t Philanthropy Supporting Black Artists?

Atlanta is a thriving center of Black art, but regional arts funding overwhelmingly backs white-led organizations. In this guest opinion, advocates outline efforts to confront the problem, and call on the nation to do the same.

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How the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Is Fighting Local Poverty

How the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina Is Fighting Local Poverty

One of several grantmakers affiliated with the Sisters of Charity Health System, here’s how the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has been addressing the needs of low-income communities in its state.

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Getting to Know the Self Family Foundation in South Carolina

Getting to Know the Self Family Foundation in South Carolina

Although the Self Family Foundation’s grantmaking centers on the town of Greenwood, organizations throughout South Carolina will be interested in getting to know SFF due to its recently expanded focus and variety of interests.

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What South Carolina Grantseekers Should Know About the Joanna Foundation

What South Carolina Grantseekers Should Know About the Joanna Foundation

Here are the top things grantseekers should know about the Joanna Foundation and its Lowcountry giving.

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Getting to Know Greenville Women Giving’s Philanthropic Approach in South Carolina

Getting to Know Greenville Women Giving’s Philanthropic Approach in South Carolina

Here is a closer look at the work and approach of Greenville Women Giving, to help South Carolina grantseekers connect with this influential regional giving circle.

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Three Facts About the Foothills Community Foundation in South Carolina

Three Facts About the Foothills Community Foundation in South Carolina

To help local nonprofits get to know the Foothills Community Foundation a bit better, here are three important facts to keep in mind.

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Home Depot Founder Arthur Blank Talks Big New Gifts and His Philanthropic Legacy

Home Depot Founder Arthur Blank Talks Big New Gifts and His Philanthropic Legacy

Blank recently made two multimillion-dollar gifts in the healthcare space, building on years of giving. In a conversation with IP, he reflects on his latest donations, his new book, and where he sees his philanthropy heading next.

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How to Approach the Community Foundation of Greenville for a Grant

How to Approach the Community Foundation of Greenville for a Grant

Here are a few tips and insights about how to approach the Community Foundation of Greenville, South Carolina for support.

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How the African American Community Foundation Supports North Carolina Nonprofits

How the African American Community Foundation Supports North Carolina Nonprofits

Here’s what nonprofits in and around Charlotte, North Carolina should know about securing a grant from the African American Community Foundation.

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A Chicago Family Fund Keeps the Focus on Climate With Another Big Gift to Duke

A Chicago Family Fund Keeps the Focus on Climate With Another Big Gift to Duke

A donor-advised fund in Chicago made another big payout to a university climate program in the South. We look at why climate funding is important during a pandemic, and how Duke University will put these new funds to use.

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