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The late William Waid, a University of Miami alumnus passionate about big band swing and jazz, has left a legacy to the Frost School of Music.
Waid passed away in 2021 at the age of 94, but his passion for music lives on in a bequest.
The bequest will have a meaningful impact on the school's studio music and jazz program for years to come.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Building Funder Coalitions 
Funders for Mutual Aid in Sudan is a group of philanthropic actors and other stakeholders committed to strengthening locally led humanitarian response in Sudan.Coalition participants are aligning...more
Funders for Mutual Aid in Sudan is a group of philanthropic actors and other stakeholders committed to strengthening locally led humanitarian response in Sudan.Coalition participants are aligning...more
Hank and John Green's Studio Becomes A Nonprofit As They Aim to Make 'Trustworthy Content' Online 
Hank and John Green's studio becomes a nonprofit as they aim to make 'trustworthy content' online.Complexly already receives sizable philanthropic funding, including $4.8 million last year.The...more
Hank and John Green's studio becomes a nonprofit as they aim to make 'trustworthy content' online.Complexly already receives sizable philanthropic funding, including $4.8 million last year.The...more
Anil Agarwal Announces ‚¹10,000€“15,000 Cr Social Mission 
Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Limited, has announced a large-scale social mission with an estimated outlay of ₹10,000 15,000 crore.The announcement marks one of the largest individual...more
Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Limited, has announced a large-scale social mission with an estimated outlay of ₹10,000 15,000 crore.The announcement marks one of the largest individual...more
Nfl Foundation, Bay Area Host Committee, 49Ers Foundation Contribute Over $8 Million to ...
Foundation: NFL Foundation
The Seahawks and Patriots battle for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.Bay Area Host Committee, 49ers Foundation contribute over $8 million to Bay Area Community Impact.If...more
Foundation: NFL Foundation
The Seahawks and Patriots battle for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.Bay Area Host Committee, 49ers Foundation contribute over $8 million to Bay Area Community Impact.If...more
Joplin Regional Community Foundation Philanthropic Society Opens $200,000 Grant ... 
Grant applications for a total of $200,000 are now being accepted by the Joplin Regional Community Foundation.The selection committee will prioritize proposals from organizations that can communicate...more
Grant applications for a total of $200,000 are now being accepted by the Joplin Regional Community Foundation.The selection committee will prioritize proposals from organizations that can communicate...more
Community Foundation Celebrates Nearly $7 Million in Grants At Hustle Game
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, Phil Hardin Foundation
Community Foundation celebrates nearly $7 million in grants at Hustle game.Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi awarded $6.96 million during 2025.Foundation serves a 12-county region and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, Phil Hardin Foundation
Community Foundation celebrates nearly $7 million in grants at Hustle game.Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi awarded $6.96 million during 2025.Foundation serves a 12-county region and...more
Philanthropic Society Opens Application Period For $200,000 in High-Impact Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Joplin Regional Community Foundation's Philanthropic Society opens application period for $200,000 in high-impact grants.The PhilanthropIC Society has also granted more than $129,000 to the Duane and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Joplin Regional Community Foundation's Philanthropic Society opens application period for $200,000 in high-impact grants.The PhilanthropIC Society has also granted more than $129,000 to the Duane and...more
Local Philanthropy Funds Student Mental Health Scholarships For Texas Region 10 Districts
Foundation: Greater Houston Community Foundation
The Jed Foundation (JED) and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, and the Texas Region 10 Education Service Center announced the recipients of full scholarships.The two-year program is made...more
Foundation: Greater Houston Community Foundation
The Jed Foundation (JED) and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, and the Texas Region 10 Education Service Center announced the recipients of full scholarships.The two-year program is made...more
Alyssa Bump Joins Allegany County Area Foundation Staff
Foundation: Allegany County Area Foundation
Alyssa Bump Joins Allegany County Area Foundation.Bump will initially focus on the Foundation's website, social media, publications, and media relations.She will be part of a cohort of 15 Rural...more
Foundation: Allegany County Area Foundation
Alyssa Bump Joins Allegany County Area Foundation.Bump will initially focus on the Foundation's website, social media, publications, and media relations.She will be part of a cohort of 15 Rural...more
William Waid 
The late William Waid, a University of Miami alumnus passionate about big band swing and jazz, has left a legacy to the Frost School of Music.Waid passed away in 2021 at the age of 94, but his...more
The late William Waid, a University of Miami alumnus passionate about big band swing and jazz, has left a legacy to the Frost School of Music.Waid passed away in 2021 at the age of 94, but his...more
Social Entrepreneurship
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When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.
