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Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online
A vocal critic of Donald Trump during his first term, the Anti-Defamation League has increasingly sought to work with the White House in the wake of an uptick in antisemitic attacks and campus unrest over the Israel-Gaza war. That stance has led it to bleed staff and alienate many liberal donors who want the organization to focus on its longstanding efforts to defend the rights of others. (New York Magazine)
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- N.H. Public Schools Challenge Constitutionality of Anti-DEI Provisions in Newly Adopted State Budget (Boston Globe)
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- Ahead of the 2028 Olympics, Los Angeles Launches a Program to Expand Shade Across the City (Los Angeles Times)
- Maryland Nonprofit Handling $56 Million Taxpayer Dollars Faces Transparency Concerns (WBFF)
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Community: The Bernard and Audre Rapoport Foundation is dedicated to meeting basic human needs while fostering resilience in individuals and communities. Its funding focuses on five key areas: arts and culture, education, health, community building, and democracy and civic participation. Through these initiatives, the Foundation supports programs that enrich cultural life, expand educational opportunities, improve healthcare access, strengthen community networks, and promote civic engagement. Grants range from $10,000 to $250,000; letters of intent due September 5.
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