Pitch Your Passion 2026: News


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IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy awards more than $94,000 in scholarships in one day.

Two top winners earned the Thomasson Scholarship, which covers up to four years of tuition and fees, room and board, books, and a semester abroad.

The school is dedicated to improving philanthropy and the world by training students and professionals to be innovators and leaders who create positive and lasting change.

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Arthur M. Blank Foundation President Fay Twersky Set to Retire
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation

Blank Family Foundation, is retiring, the foundation announced on Tuesday.Twersky has served as president of the Blank Foundation since February 2021, when she was hired to help the Atlanta...more

Philanthropy Asia Alliance Mobilised $615 Million to Support Over 300 Projects in Climate ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation

The Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA) has mobilised $615 million to support more than 300 projects across climate action, healthcare and inclusive development in Asia.$50 million has been allocated to...more

The Rockefeller Foundation and Temasek Trust Announce Global Coalition For Nuclear Philanthropy
Foundation: Horizons Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation

GCNP aims to mobilise and coordinate philanthropic capital to accelerate efficient, safe, secure, and equitable nuclear energy deployment globally.0.1%-0.2% of climate philanthropy currently goes...more

Partnerone Launches A Global Philanthropic Initiative to Expand Pediatric Surgical Care in ...

PartnerOne Global Surgery (POGS) begins with a $10 million commitment from PartnerOne and an inaugural partnership with Montreal Children's Hospital.POGS is focused on addressing one of the most...more

Global Coalition For Nuclear Philanthropy Launched
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

The Global Coalition for Nuclear Philanthropy plans to "grow and align philanthropic capital for nuclear across four strategic pathways" The initiative stresses its goals align with the COP28...more

Rockefeller Foundation, Temasek Aim to Increase Philanthropic Support For Nuclear Energy
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation

The foundations formed the Global Coalition for Nuclear Philanthropy to mobilize capital for nuclear energy deployment.Philanthropic efforts toward nuclear power make up a small fraction of all...more

Kazakhstan Showcases Green Cities and Climate Innovation At Urban Expo in Baku

Kazakhstan showcased its vision for greener, smarter and more climate-resilient cities at the World Urban Forum 13 in Azerbaijan's capital Baku.The pavilion highlights Kazakhstan's latest approaches...more

Women's History Month Panel Focuses on Community in Stem

Women's History Month panel focuses on community in STEM - UND Today.Recognition, belonging and supportive networks are keys to success and innovation in STEM, panelists say.Panelists: Community is...more

South Dakota Community Foundation Encourages Students to Apply For Scholarships
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation

South Dakota Community Foundation encourages students to apply for scholarships.The foundation is based in Brookings, South Dakota.It is a non-profit organization that provides grants to students.The...more

Chemical Engineering Spotlighted in 2026: Innovation, Impact, and Philanthropy

The National Academy of Engineering is highlighting chemical engineering as part of its celebration of American engineering innovation and the 250th anniversary of American independence.This year...more


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