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Natalie Bridgeman Fields: Holding the Powerful AccountableNatalie Bridgeman Fields, who is the founder and executive director of a nonprofit called Accountability Counsel, isn’t so sure. Accountability Counsel is one of several…May 2017 -
Inside the Campaign to Support Communities Harmed by DevelopmentAfter years of repeatedly raising issues with the World Bank about accountability, Natalie Bridgeman Fields, founder of Accountability Counsel, finally had her chance to speak…Apr 2017 -
Introducing the Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 AwardeesThe Schwab Foundation’s 2017 Social Entrepreneur of the Year Awardees include 17 outstanding leaders at the helm of 13 organizations pioneering solutions for social and…Apr 2017 -
Gina Clayton Named Winner of 2017 Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice PrizeThe winner of the 2017 Grinnell College Innovator for Social Justice Prize and $100,000 is Gina L. Clayton, an attorney, activist and advocate for women,…Apr 2017 -
Design that Matters 2016 Programs ReportDesign that Matters recently released their 2016 program report for the year that highlights the impact their products have had on saving hundreds of lives, as well…Apr 2017 -
Melinda Gates Interviews Barbara Bush on Her No. 1 Priority...HealthcareRecently, Melinda Gates sat down with DRK Entrepreneur, Barbara Bush, to discuss what inspired her to launch Global Health Corps, the women who have contributed to…Apr 2017 -
2017 Skoll Awardee: Build ChangeThe Skoll Foundation has announced the four recipients of the 2017 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship and two of the recipients are DRK grantees: Build Change and Last…Mar 2017 -
2017 Skoll Awardee: Last Mile HealthThe Skoll Foundation has announced the four recipients of the 2017 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship and two of the recipients are DRK grantees: Last Mile Health…Mar 2017
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Louise Dubé Named 2017 DvF People's Voice Award WinnerLouise Dubé, Executive Director of iCivics, has won the 2017 DVF People’s Voice Award and $50,000 to continue to reach iCivics’ goal of energizing children to get…Mar 2017
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Time flies when you're having fun! Congratulations to grantee @Laboratoriala on celebrating 5 years of creating div… https://t.co/cCTGUTcMg9
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Check out this powerful video from grantee @BeingAGirlROX to see how their evidence-based programming is creating g… https://t.co/wPh1ygHRnR
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Grantee @Y2YNetwork is an amazing organization and a shining example of innovation, leadership, and collaboration. https://t.co/mc8wHEO8Zl
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RT @Womenkind: Robin Richards Donahoe, Co-founder, Draper Richards Venture Funds @DRKFoundation #dayofthegirl @genderfair via @forbes https…
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Bucking the trend in venture funding for female entrepreneurs: grantee @Kiva has deployed more than $1 billion in m… https://t.co/JJwcMMmz8w
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RT @BizofGive: Many lives are lost after a natural disaster because their house collapses on them & their loved ones. But this is a problem…
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RT @Kiva: Today, we have a massive announcement. Our biggest announcement in years. As of today, our lenders have produced $1 BILLION in l…
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RT @leapforchange: Our Reverse Engineering Social Impact Unicorns breakout panel includes @jimbildner of @DRKFoundation, @EubanksDavis of @…
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RT @leapforchange: “Investments in early-stage social ventures are the building blocks of social change. It’s all about risk-taking – even…
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RT @NewStoryCharity: Thanks to our New Story supporters, another community is officially 100% moved in. Welcome home, Totolapan families! 😍…
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Grantee @Cloud2Street's satellite flood mapping was recently used to assist in ensuring the safety of 7,000 at-risk… https://t.co/sZrIBvVyX0
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RT @toniirving: One foundation can’t solve all of the problems we’re facing in the criminal justice system. We have to work together. Carte…
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"Investing in human capital to have a skilled labor force that can generate knowledge & innovation, + raise product… https://t.co/6BaJjzPiDH
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Start your application today for the @HalcyonIncubate #SocEnt Fellowship! #Apply before the 10/10 deadline for $10k… https://t.co/HH7M8TzyPI
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RT @LavaMae: In 2014, we set an ambitious goal to serve 30k unhoused Californians by the end of 2020. Last week, we hit our goal — 16 month…
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Great story from @freep about grantee @justcitydetroit's work to help returning citizens clear insurmountable chil… https://t.co/b5TYu1Bxq0
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DRK is thrilled to welcome @treyathletes to the portfolio! Trey Athletes empowers student-athletes to become lifelo… https://t.co/mlxJHg926G
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"Our goal is to ensure that everyone has access to the medication they need so they aren't making the decision bw b… https://t.co/8eT07Yw4pS
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Congratulations Brandon Dennison, Founder & CEO of @CoalfieldWV, and now a recipient of the 24th @heinzawards for h… https://t.co/1L8ybonjeg
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Big News! Grantee @renewalworkshop has partnered w clothing retailer @hm to provide circular solutions for damaged… https://t.co/DtTVESgOQI