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Upcycled Food Association | December 10, 2021

ReFED and Upcycled Food Association, leading national nonprofits working to reduce food loss and waste across the food system and attract more investment to the space, have launched the first-ever Food Waste Funder Circle. A dedicated network to support private, public, and philanthropic funders who want to use their capital to scale a full range of solutions to food waste, the Food Waste Funder Circle offers a curated platform for education, collaboration, and investment to close the gap in cap...

Fundraising, Nonprofit Technology, Philanthropy

National Philanthropic Trust | August 29, 2022

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today in partnership with National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) and Vanguard Charitable announced Grant Payments, a new product that enables Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) sponsors, community foundations and other grantmakers to deliver grants to charities quickly and electronically via PayPal. Grant Payments will enable charities to receive grants shortly after the funds have been approved by the grantmaker. Both grantmakers and charities will have acc...

Nonprofit Technology

Globenewswire | April 03, 2023

The DTE Energy Foundation today announced a $3 million grant to United Way for Southeastern Michigan and partner agencies to help feed Michiganders in Southeastern Michigan. As food insecurity continues to rise and assistance programs decline, this support for meals and critical nourishment will help bridge the gap for families in need. According to United Way, food insecurity calls have increased more than 33 percent over the last two months. This grant will provide immediate support, how...

Financial Management

Mongoose Coin | January 18, 2022

Mongoose Coin, the new cryptocurrency token that was created in the wake of Congressman Brad Sherman's remarks on crypto during a Congressional hearing, is continuing its charitable giving efforts with a $10,000 donation to Hope of the Valley. The donation is the second made by the Mongoose Coin project after first donating to tornado disaster relief efforts in Kentucky. Hope of the Valley was selected through a partnership between Congressman Sherman and the Mongoose Coin team.
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