A Legacy of Impact: The Ripple Effect of Strategic Philanthropy
Strategic philanthropy creates lasting change by addressing systemic challenges, empowering communities, and shaping brighter futures. Learn more.
A Legacy of Impact: The Ripple Effect of Strategic Philanthropy
Strategic philanthropy creates lasting change by addressing systemic challenges, empowering communities, and shaping brighter futures. Learn more.
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Businesses and Nonprofit CEOs Work to Promote Computing Education
More than 500 CEOs and leaders in education, corporate and nonprofit organizations signed a letter urging state governments to commit to expanding access and curriculum in computer science for K-12 students. The bipartisan letter called for localities to “update the K-12 curriculum in each state, for every student in every
The Growing Support for Minority Business Enterprises Across Houston
The Greater Houston Partnership, the Southern Communities Initiative’s lead community organization for Houston, Texas, is an economic development engine that serves as the “largest chamber of commerce in the Houston region.” The organization aims to promote the economic growth of the Greater Houston area – which spans 12 counties –
How Local Organizations Deliver Lasting Impact to the Black Community
Despite the economic, cultural and social benefits that Black-owned businesses contribute to the communities they serve, stark disparities and barriers to entry remain a significant hindrance to their development. In 2019, only 2.3% of the nation’s nearly 6 million employer firms were Black-owned, according to the Federal Reserve – despite
Report Shows Increase in Performances of Diverse Composers
The classical music world experienced a significant increase in American orchestras performing music by women composers and composers of color in recent years, according to a 2022 report by the Institute of Composer Diversity (ICD) and the League of American Orchestras. The full report examined programming trends, especially involving marginalized
Americans Trust Science When it Comes to STEM Fields
A vast majority of Americans trust science – and view increasing diversity in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) as important – according to the recent 3M State of Science Index, co-sponsored by Ipsos. The study found that 89% of Americans trust science, 86% of Americans trust scientists and 58%
How the Urban League of Louisiana Helps Black Businesses Thrive
Around the country, a growing effort to help Black-led businesses thrive has gained critical momentum and is delivering more capital and better-trained employees. These are moves that will help to put the entrepreneurs behind those businesses on the path to success. One group helping to build this wave of support,
Businesses and Nonprofit CEOs Work to Promote Computing Education
More than 500 CEOs and leaders in education, corporate and nonprofit organizations signed a letter urging state governments to commit to expanding access and curriculum in computer science for K-12 students. The bipartisan letter called for localities to “update the K-12 curriculum in each state, for every student in every
The Growing Support for Minority Business Enterprises Across Houston
The Greater Houston Partnership, the Southern Communities Initiative’s lead community organization for Houston, Texas, is an economic development engine that serves as the “largest chamber of commerce in the Houston region.” The organization aims to promote the economic growth of the Greater Houston area – which spans 12 counties –
How Local Organizations Deliver Lasting Impact to the Black Community
Despite the economic, cultural and social benefits that Black-owned businesses contribute to the communities they serve, stark disparities and barriers to entry remain a significant hindrance to their development. In 2019, only 2.3% of the nation’s nearly 6 million employer firms were Black-owned, according to the Federal Reserve – despite
Report Shows Increase in Performances of Diverse Composers
The classical music world experienced a significant increase in American orchestras performing music by women composers and composers of color in recent years, according to a 2022 report by the Institute of Composer Diversity (ICD) and the League of American Orchestras. The full report examined programming trends, especially involving marginalized
Americans Trust Science When it Comes to STEM Fields
A vast majority of Americans trust science – and view increasing diversity in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) as important – according to the recent 3M State of Science Index, co-sponsored by Ipsos. The study found that 89% of Americans trust science, 86% of Americans trust scientists and 58%
How the Urban League of Louisiana Helps Black Businesses Thrive
Around the country, a growing effort to help Black-led businesses thrive has gained critical momentum and is delivering more capital and better-trained employees. These are moves that will help to put the entrepreneurs behind those businesses on the path to success. One group helping to build this wave of support,