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Mar 12
🎉 Today we announce a $100M grant commitment to nonpartisan orgs and coalitions defending the essential elements of our democracy, including protecting fair and safe elections, civic freedoms, and the rule of law.
“Democracy thrives when people are informed, engaged, and feel like their voices matter,” says our President, John Palfrey.
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Jun 11
ICYMI: @LiteraryArtsFnd recently announced $7.7 million in inaugural unrestricted general operating grants to 40 literary arts organizations and publishers spanning 19 states!
Read more at @AP ⬇️
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Jun 10
"There was no way for me to convince others that I was not a threat or that I was worthy of their trust. The only trust I was likely to earn back was my own."
Writing for @nytimes, #MacFellow Reginald Dwayne Betts shares how learning how to shoot at a gun range restored the sense of dignity a prior felony conviction took from him.
Full story ⬇️
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“AI is a product that is inherently intertwined with critical societal infrastructures.”
In our latest Grantee Story, we share how @tcddublin's AI Accountability Lab centers public interest and societal good in evaluating artificial intelligence technology.
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According to @chicago, shootings in the city decreased by over 57% between 2021 and 2025.
@ChicagoReporter explores how Chicago organizations are investing in community violence intervention, including recruiting Peacekeepers, community members who are tasked with monitoring their neighborhoods and mediating conflict.
Full story ⬇️
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A recent Gallup poll found that 70% of Americans are opposed to constructing data centers for AI in their local areas.
@InsidePhilanthr shares how philanthropy is responding to the public's concerns through initiatives like Humanity AI.
Full story for subscribers ⬇️
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Creative workers are essential to the social, civic, and economic health of Chicago.
In a new Perspective, Sandra Aponte and Jonathan VanderBrug of our Chicago Commitment team share how we're investing in arts and culture careers.
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Attending Tribeca? On June 5 at 12pm, we're hosting a conversation with @CaringAcrossGen on caregiving, disability, and the power of authentic storytelling in celebration of the feature film, "Take Me Home."
Register ⬇️
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#MacFellow and mixed media artist Mark Bradford's 38-foot painting, “City of the Big Shoulders,” is one of several site-specific works featured at the Obama Presidential Center.
“Maps. Land. Power. It’s all there," he says of the piece.
Learn about the inspiration behind the work at @nytimes ⬇️
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.@InsidePhilanthr recently explored how several funders are meeting the moment by supporting nonpartisan organizations working on safe and fair elections, voting rights, and civic freedoms.
Subscribers can read more below ⬇️
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A new study from @CEEWIndia found that India's organic waste could become a $51B market by 2047.
The study identified ways to cut up to 101 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.
Read more at @bsindia ⬇️
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.@drpdance reimagines contemporary dance by uniting modern, classical, American, and African American traditions in dance and storytelling.
Their co-founder Gary Abbott recently spoke with Audrina Sinclair of CBS News Chicago to talk about how the theater is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Watch the interview ⬇️
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May 29
“Sustainable development requires that we...begin at the bottom of the pyramid and invest up because everyone counts."
@Amina_Salihu, Deputy Director of our Nigeria office, recently spoke at @theSPPG about prioritizing inclusivity and community to bring about lasting change.
Read more of her reflections at @thecableng ⬇️
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May 27
How often are people visiting your neighborhood library? How many local news sources does your community have?
Learn how the Civic Information Index, created by Listening Post Collective, uses data like library visits and voter participation to help explore civic health across the U.S. ⬇️
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May 26
At "We The Publics," MacArthur Fellows @ImaniPerry and Emmanuel Pratt, along with educator and activist Omo Moses, discussed how regenerative design can be a tool for systemic justice.
"We the Publics" is a planned year-long series covering themes of freedom and overcoming.
Learn more ⬇️
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May 20
"In rural places, when we don’t have access to public media, it can literally be a life-and-death situation."
Stephanie Hyre of Press Forward Central Appalachia’s Rural News Fund speaks with @InsidePhilanthr about why local news is critical to rural communities.
Full story ⬇️
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May 20
Trust-based philanthropy requires program officers to be thought leaders, advocates, and strategic partners.
Speaking with @Philanthropy, Stephanie Platz, Managing Director of Programs, shares how program officers are connecting with grantees to better understand their needs.
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May 19
.@MissionInvest, the leading organization supporting foundations and other mission-driven investors, recently brought together 800 leaders to discuss the impact investment field’s top priorities. #ImpInv
Check out highlights from the conference ⬇️
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May 18
El Tímpano recently published a Civic Partnerships Playbook that shares their model to sustain public service journalism through partnering with government agencies and nonprofits.
Learn more about their tools and strategies ⬇️
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May 15
Our President, John Palfrey, recently spoke at the @MilkenInstitute Global Conference about how philanthropy can drive meaningful change during times of immense uncertainty and even restore hope.
At “Investing in Hope: Philanthropy for What’s Next,” he joined sector leaders Tonya Allen, Melissa Stevens, Maura Pally, Shamina Singh, and Mark Suzman to discuss how charitable giving is evolving to meet the moment. #MIGlobal
Watch the panel ⬇️
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May 15
Writing for TIME, @katiecouric shares how photojournalist and #MacFellow @lynseyaddario's work bridges worlds and inspires empathy.
Read her full profile and see who else was named on @TIME's list of 100 Most Influential People of 2026 ⬇️
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