The document summarizes support for Issue 1, which would renew Ohio's Third Frontier economic development program. It discusses how the program has created 55,000 jobs and $6.6 billion in economic activity since 2002. Issue 1 would authorize $700 million to extend the program's funding through 2016 without raising taxes. Widespread editorial support was gained from regional newspapers for renewing this successful program.
The Fund for Our Economic Future approved a 2010 grant budget of $7.8 million to support regional economic development. Two foundations pledged $1.5 million and $150,000 respectively to the third phase of the Fund. The EfficientGovNow program encouraging government collaboration received 50 proposals for round two funding. A portfolio company of the Minority Business Accelerator program secured a $3.7 million subcontract. Three new members joined the Fund's steering committee.
The Fund for Our Economic Future's January 2010 newsletter includes updates on the second round of EfficientGovNow and a new $3 million grant from the Knight Foundation.
The meeting minutes summarized a BOG meeting held on June 27, 2007 that focused on security situations and developmental aspects in Nepal, particularly in the Terai region. Key highlights included increased violations by CPN/M and other groups interfering in development programs, deteriorating security conditions restricting staff movement, and political competition and instability continuing to hamper development work. While some improvements were seen, ongoing issues around exclusion, a lack of political consensus, and capacity building needs at the local level were also noted.
The document discusses Issue 1, which would renew Ohio's Third Frontier program through 2016 without raising taxes. It summarizes that since 2002, Third Frontier has created 55,000 jobs, 637 companies, and $6.6 billion in economic activity for Ohio. The document urges voting yes on Issue 1 in the May 4 primary to continue the successful Third Frontier jobs and economic development program.
The document summarizes the campaign by charter school advocates in New York to lift the state's cap on charter schools. They organized a well-funded campaign involving paid media, grassroots organizing, and lobbying to pressure legislators to act before the June 1 deadline to re-apply for a federal Race to the Top grant that could provide $700 million for schools. Key to their strategy was framing the issue as necessary for New York to win needed funding, and gaining endorsements from national and state figures. Their efforts succeeded in May when the state Senate passed a bill to lift the cap.
The document is the 2008 annual report for Ohio's Third Frontier program. It summarizes accomplishments in 2008, including launching an Advanced Energy Program to encourage commercialization of renewable energy, attracting world-class researchers through the Ohio Research Scholars Program, and fostering entrepreneurship through programs like the Entrepreneurial Signature Program. It also highlights investments in solar energy research and development in Toledo that have helped create over 5,000 jobs in the solar industry. The report outlines how Third Frontier continues to support innovation and catalyze growth in key technology sectors across Ohio.
The survey of more than 1,900 nonprofit leaders in markets nationwide found that while there are some signs of hope, many nonprofits are straining under year-after-year increases in the demand for services. If you're interested in a customized report by geography or sub-sector, please contact Nonprofit Finance Fund!
The Fund for Our Economic Future approved a 2010 grant budget of $7.8 million to support regional economic development. Two foundations pledged $1.5 million and $150,000 respectively to the third phase of the Fund. The EfficientGovNow program encouraging government collaboration received 50 proposals for round two funding. A portfolio company of the Minority Business Accelerator program secured a $3.7 million subcontract. Three new members joined the Fund's steering committee.
The Fund for Our Economic Future's January 2010 newsletter includes updates on the second round of EfficientGovNow and a new $3 million grant from the Knight Foundation.
The meeting minutes summarized a BOG meeting held on June 27, 2007 that focused on security situations and developmental aspects in Nepal, particularly in the Terai region. Key highlights included increased violations by CPN/M and other groups interfering in development programs, deteriorating security conditions restricting staff movement, and political competition and instability continuing to hamper development work. While some improvements were seen, ongoing issues around exclusion, a lack of political consensus, and capacity building needs at the local level were also noted.
The document discusses Issue 1, which would renew Ohio's Third Frontier program through 2016 without raising taxes. It summarizes that since 2002, Third Frontier has created 55,000 jobs, 637 companies, and $6.6 billion in economic activity for Ohio. The document urges voting yes on Issue 1 in the May 4 primary to continue the successful Third Frontier jobs and economic development program.
The document summarizes the campaign by charter school advocates in New York to lift the state's cap on charter schools. They organized a well-funded campaign involving paid media, grassroots organizing, and lobbying to pressure legislators to act before the June 1 deadline to re-apply for a federal Race to the Top grant that could provide $700 million for schools. Key to their strategy was framing the issue as necessary for New York to win needed funding, and gaining endorsements from national and state figures. Their efforts succeeded in May when the state Senate passed a bill to lift the cap.
The document is the 2008 annual report for Ohio's Third Frontier program. It summarizes accomplishments in 2008, including launching an Advanced Energy Program to encourage commercialization of renewable energy, attracting world-class researchers through the Ohio Research Scholars Program, and fostering entrepreneurship through programs like the Entrepreneurial Signature Program. It also highlights investments in solar energy research and development in Toledo that have helped create over 5,000 jobs in the solar industry. The report outlines how Third Frontier continues to support innovation and catalyze growth in key technology sectors across Ohio.
The survey of more than 1,900 nonprofit leaders in markets nationwide found that while there are some signs of hope, many nonprofits are straining under year-after-year increases in the demand for services. If you're interested in a customized report by geography or sub-sector, please contact Nonprofit Finance Fund!
$
Volunteer Training: $
Travel
Mileage: $
Lodging: $
Meals: $
Equipment
Computer: $
Projector: $
Supplies
Printing: $
Postage: $
Other
Web site Design: $
Evaluation: $
TOTAL $
Budget Justification
Personnel:
- Public Health Project Manager will oversee all aspects of the program including training,
presentations, evaluation. Salary is $60,000 for 9 months of the program.
- Assistant will help with scheduling, contacting sites, and data entry. Salary is $30,000 for 9
months.
This document outlines the Vietnam Oregon Initiative (VOI) investment strategy for spring 2016. It discusses VOI's mission and values, key accomplishments to date, competitive advantages, and plans to transition VOI from an initiative to a sustainable institute. VOI aims to foster partnerships across government, business, education, and other sectors between Vietnam and Oregon. It has relationships with stakeholders in both countries and plans to expand innovation labs, provincial impacts, and transition to dedicated staff and funding through Portland State University.
Accelerating progress on transparency at the gpedc high level meeting in mex...Dr Lendy Spires
This letter asks the Administrator of USAID to support accelerating commitments to transparency at an upcoming international development meeting. It notes that while some progress has been made in publishing aid data through the International Aid Transparency Initiative, overall progress remains modest and most information is not fully transparent. The letter calls on the Administrator to improve the timely publication of comprehensive US development data according to IATI standards and ensure information is aligned with partner country systems to benefit all stakeholders. Supporting transparency commitments is important for global progress on development goals.
Abraham Harrison LLC has been working with the New York-based, Northeast-centric non profit organization, Fresh Air Fund for years and we have generally earned over 1,800 posts or more per year as well as manning their Facebook and Twitter profiles. Our outreaches included pleas for host families, donations, for camp counselors, and for other more specific events and promotions.
Abraham Harrison LLC was hired by the Fresh Air Fund to develop an integrated social media strategy to increase brand awareness, expand their existing community, and increase donations. Abraham Harrison launched multiple blogger outreach campaigns and helped develop Fresh Air Fund's presence on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. As a result, online mentions of Fresh Air Fund increased from 4,000 to 65,000 mentions, their social media profiles grew substantially, and their Google search engine results improved greatly. The Executive Director of Fresh Air Fund stated that Abraham Harrison's work provided a tremendous boost to their awareness efforts.
Voice Annual Report highlights the journey and jubilations over 2019, through the anchor of our revised Theory of Change. Its pathways Empower, Amplify and Influence are interwoven through-out to show how far the journey has taken us since Voice was launched in 2016. The visual is as rich, colourful and diverse as Voice is and wants to be – perfectly matched with the untamed voice(s) that have helped to create #beautifultrouble in 2019.
Voice annual report 2019 eng online print Kenneth Jura
The document provides an overview of Voice, a grant facility that aims to empower and amplify marginalized groups, discussing the achievements of 345 projects funded in 2019 including empowering small groups, strengthening advocacy, and testing new approaches. It examines the funding allocations and progress made in supporting different rightsholder groups and impact themes. An example is also given of deep outreach efforts to engage harder to reach communities like the LGBTI group in one East African country.
The document summarizes a White House convening on "Pay for Success: Investing in What Works" that brought together stakeholders to discuss Pay for Success financing models. Key points from the convening include: strong interest from states in applying these models to issues like criminal justice, homelessness, and education; a desire for a "community of practice" to support states in developing projects; and a commitment from the Administration to support Pay for Success pilots in 2012.
Running Head The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) .docxMARRY7
Running Head: The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) 2
The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)
Name of Student:
Institutional Affiliation:
Date:
Introduction The media is one of the major factors that impact directly on the growth of organizations. It is responsible for influencing the activities of an institution both in a positive or negative direction. The media can be used as a marketing tool thereby fostering development in the institution and can on the other hand act as a tool for defamation thereby taking a negative toll on the institution. However, if well used, its merits outweigh the demerits and its effectiveness can be determined based on the performance of the institution. Nevertheless, an institution can also propel the media to develop itself.Media for Development The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) is one of the institutions that have greatly employed the use of media in its operations. The institution, a partnership between civil society organizations, the government and the private sector in the MENA region offers support to various organizations and individuals aiming to promote economic, political and social reform in North Africa and the Middle East regions (Sharp & Service., 2003). The organization provides financial assistance for various activities such as organizational development, advocacy, civil engagement, education and technical training. All these in one way or another require media in order to relay information to its various partners distributed over large geographic locations. The organization has region-wide multi-country projects based in different countries. One way in which it employs the use of media is soliciting for grants and proposals via internet postings. The organization has used the internet as a tool for acquiring important information on various sectors. The solicitations are then reviewed by a panel comprising of area and subject matter experts from the private sector, the NGO’s and the State Department. The team then picks up the best and most suitable projects to support among the submissions and proposals submitted (State). The internet in this case acts as the main media form used by the organization. It fuels development in the organization by helping in the solicitation of new proposals and ideas from the masses. Among many other instances where the internet has been used is the right to access to law granted to Yemen citizens. Initially, all media in Yemen was ran by the state hence much public information was not available to the citizens. However, the International Research and Exchanges Board, a MEPI funded project, a new law on access to information with adherence to international best practices was drafted. This brought in a new era of openness and transparency (Board. & Development., 2009).Social media has also been a great platform that has been used by the organization to pas ...
Read the August 2009 newsletter to Fund members. This month's issue includes the announcement of the EfficientGovNow award recipients, the Fund's first $1 million commitment to Phase 3, Dashboard 2009 results, an update on the Fund's grantees, and more.
Jacob Engels seeks to continue providing social media services to Republican candidates and commercial clients. He has extensive experience managing successful social media campaigns, growing audiences and engagement on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. As founder of Cloud Metrics, he offers services such as social media monitoring, content optimization, and paid advertising. Previously he held leadership roles in several political organizations where he increased membership, fundraising, and media coverage through innovative use of social media.
Understanding the Public Policy Landscape: Lessons From a Retrospective Evalu...Innovation Network
The document discusses a retrospective evaluation of understanding the public policy landscape and lessons learned. It outlines an agenda that includes setting the stage for the evaluation, reviewing the process used, and highlighting key insights. The evaluation examines different strategies for influencing public policy outcomes through various audiences and decision makers.
During the past 15 years or so, several countries across the world – including India – have introduced and made major changes in the way their economies function. The earlier economic models have given way to market forces and its attendant processes of liberalization, privatization and globalization. Over the years, this process – which continues – has seen a boom in markets, mega-mergers of huge companies, the accumulation of wealth, and the growth of information technology
HAQ: Center for Child Rights
B1/2, Ground Floor,
Malviya Nagar
New Delhi - 110017
Tel: +91-26677412,26673599
Fax: +91-26674688
Website: www.haqcrc.org
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HaqCentreForChildRights
The document promotes running for political office and provides information about Scientists and Engineers for America (SEA), an organization that supports evidence-based policymaking. It outlines SEA's mission and programs, gives a biography of the executive director Camron Gorguinpour. Common excuses for not entering politics are addressed, and the need for scientists and engineers in policymaking is discussed. Details are provided on the political strengths of those backgrounds, and how to run a campaign including elements like research, messaging, fundraising and volunteers. SEA resources are available to help individuals learn about the process, though the group's nonprofit status limits direct candidate support.
This document provides summaries of interviews with representatives from 5 countries - Afghanistan, Zambia, El Salvador, Timor-Leste, and Madagascar - about their country's participation in the Paris Declaration monitoring survey on aid effectiveness.
The representatives note both benefits and challenges of participating. Benefits included establishing a baseline for aid effectiveness, providing empirical data for policy discussions, and strengthening dialogue with donors. However, some felt the surveys were donor-driven and did not fully capture the challenges of fragile states.
All hoped Busan would further progress commitments to aid effectiveness, with a focus on transparency, predictability of aid, and strengthening country ownership. Some wanted the Peacebuilding and Statebuilding Goals endorsed to
A presentation made to the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) meeting in Beirut, May 2011. It is based on a report on trends in freedom of expression funding, by Anne Nelson in conjunction with IFEX, for the Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA).
This document summarizes a report on perceptions and realities of funding for free expression. It finds that overall donor funding has increased in the past 3-5 years, though it is difficult to conclusively measure amounts. Changes in political landscapes impact funding trends. Competition for funds has increased as the number of organizations has grown. The funding community is evolving, with new donors and areas of focus, like internet freedom, emerging while some traditional donors scale back. Monitoring and evaluation tools have diversified. Shifts among donors can disrupt grantees through reorganizations. Priorities sometimes diverge between donors and free expression groups.
2014_Philanthropy and Hurricane Sandy_Steven LawrenceSteven Lawrence
Institutional philanthropies provided over $380 million in response to Hurricane Sandy, including $328.4 million in cash commitments from 593 foundations, corporations, and other donors. Corporate giving accounted for the largest share at $136.4 million, while public foundations contributed $131.1 million. Funding focused heavily on human services (44%) and housing (11%). New York and New Jersey received nearly half the funding, while the American Red Cross received 23% of support overall.
O'Carroll Report, The One Foundation, Ireland, 2013eBOCarroll
This evaluation analyzes the outcomes of The One Foundation's investments in advocacy work in Ireland from 2004-2013. It focuses on three advocacy goals: making children's rights real, making immigrant rights real, and building political will on mental health reform. The One Foundation invested approximately €15 million (20% of its total funding) in these areas. The evaluation found that grantee organizations were successful in achieving incremental policy changes through advocacy efforts, such as advancing children's rights in the Irish constitution and improving protections for immigrant workers. While progress was made, continued advocacy is still needed due to challenges implementing reforms. The report provides details on the advocacy approaches and achievements of specific grantees like the Children's Rights Alliance and Migrant Rights Centre Ireland
Sustainable Rural Development Funding: Lessons from the Field ruralxchange
This document provides an overview of sustainable rural development funding from lessons learned in the field. It discusses the context of funding challenges given the economic realities. A framework is presented for sustainable funding that emphasizes impact and sustainability through great strategy and execution. Three case studies from Appalachian Ohio, Project 17 in Kansas, and the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota illustrate different approaches. Key building blocks include developing a long-term capital plan through multiple phases from startup to scale. The potential for development endowments is also discussed.
This document outlines 6 new tasks for cross-sector collaboration in Northeast Ohio: 1) Establish new rules of collaboration instead of competition, 2) Ensure the right stakeholders are involved in decision making, 3) Build an effective system to support entrepreneurship, emerging industries, innovation and economic growth, 4) Produce measurable value like increased venture capital investments and new jobs, 5) Establish metrics to track progress using a dashboard of economic indicators, and 6) Tell the region's story of collaboration. The Fund for Our Economic Future is applying for a federal grant to support a sustainable regional planning effort across 11 counties in Northeast Ohio that brings together various levels of government, educational institutions, philanthropy and other groups.
Brad Whitehead's presentation at NOACA's Annual Summit, 2010futurefundneo
Fund President Brad Whitehead was the keynote speaker at this year’s Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency’s (NOACA) 11th Annual Summit in Cleveland on June 15. He spoke about the Fund’s work in helping to transform the region’s economy, with a particular focus on the need for regional land use planning.
Hundreds of representatives from cities, counties, metropolitan planning organizations, councils of government, regional planning organizations and economic development councils from throughout the United States were in attendance. The Summit was held in conjunction with the 44th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the National Association of Regional Councils.
$
Volunteer Training: $
Travel
Mileage: $
Lodging: $
Meals: $
Equipment
Computer: $
Projector: $
Supplies
Printing: $
Postage: $
Other
Web site Design: $
Evaluation: $
TOTAL $
Budget Justification
Personnel:
- Public Health Project Manager will oversee all aspects of the program including training,
presentations, evaluation. Salary is $60,000 for 9 months of the program.
- Assistant will help with scheduling, contacting sites, and data entry. Salary is $30,000 for 9
months.
This document outlines the Vietnam Oregon Initiative (VOI) investment strategy for spring 2016. It discusses VOI's mission and values, key accomplishments to date, competitive advantages, and plans to transition VOI from an initiative to a sustainable institute. VOI aims to foster partnerships across government, business, education, and other sectors between Vietnam and Oregon. It has relationships with stakeholders in both countries and plans to expand innovation labs, provincial impacts, and transition to dedicated staff and funding through Portland State University.
Accelerating progress on transparency at the gpedc high level meeting in mex...Dr Lendy Spires
This letter asks the Administrator of USAID to support accelerating commitments to transparency at an upcoming international development meeting. It notes that while some progress has been made in publishing aid data through the International Aid Transparency Initiative, overall progress remains modest and most information is not fully transparent. The letter calls on the Administrator to improve the timely publication of comprehensive US development data according to IATI standards and ensure information is aligned with partner country systems to benefit all stakeholders. Supporting transparency commitments is important for global progress on development goals.
Abraham Harrison LLC has been working with the New York-based, Northeast-centric non profit organization, Fresh Air Fund for years and we have generally earned over 1,800 posts or more per year as well as manning their Facebook and Twitter profiles. Our outreaches included pleas for host families, donations, for camp counselors, and for other more specific events and promotions.
Abraham Harrison LLC was hired by the Fresh Air Fund to develop an integrated social media strategy to increase brand awareness, expand their existing community, and increase donations. Abraham Harrison launched multiple blogger outreach campaigns and helped develop Fresh Air Fund's presence on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. As a result, online mentions of Fresh Air Fund increased from 4,000 to 65,000 mentions, their social media profiles grew substantially, and their Google search engine results improved greatly. The Executive Director of Fresh Air Fund stated that Abraham Harrison's work provided a tremendous boost to their awareness efforts.
Voice Annual Report highlights the journey and jubilations over 2019, through the anchor of our revised Theory of Change. Its pathways Empower, Amplify and Influence are interwoven through-out to show how far the journey has taken us since Voice was launched in 2016. The visual is as rich, colourful and diverse as Voice is and wants to be – perfectly matched with the untamed voice(s) that have helped to create #beautifultrouble in 2019.
Voice annual report 2019 eng online print Kenneth Jura
The document provides an overview of Voice, a grant facility that aims to empower and amplify marginalized groups, discussing the achievements of 345 projects funded in 2019 including empowering small groups, strengthening advocacy, and testing new approaches. It examines the funding allocations and progress made in supporting different rightsholder groups and impact themes. An example is also given of deep outreach efforts to engage harder to reach communities like the LGBTI group in one East African country.
The document summarizes a White House convening on "Pay for Success: Investing in What Works" that brought together stakeholders to discuss Pay for Success financing models. Key points from the convening include: strong interest from states in applying these models to issues like criminal justice, homelessness, and education; a desire for a "community of practice" to support states in developing projects; and a commitment from the Administration to support Pay for Success pilots in 2012.
Running Head The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) .docxMARRY7
Running Head: The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) 2
The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)
Name of Student:
Institutional Affiliation:
Date:
Introduction The media is one of the major factors that impact directly on the growth of organizations. It is responsible for influencing the activities of an institution both in a positive or negative direction. The media can be used as a marketing tool thereby fostering development in the institution and can on the other hand act as a tool for defamation thereby taking a negative toll on the institution. However, if well used, its merits outweigh the demerits and its effectiveness can be determined based on the performance of the institution. Nevertheless, an institution can also propel the media to develop itself.Media for Development The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) is one of the institutions that have greatly employed the use of media in its operations. The institution, a partnership between civil society organizations, the government and the private sector in the MENA region offers support to various organizations and individuals aiming to promote economic, political and social reform in North Africa and the Middle East regions (Sharp & Service., 2003). The organization provides financial assistance for various activities such as organizational development, advocacy, civil engagement, education and technical training. All these in one way or another require media in order to relay information to its various partners distributed over large geographic locations. The organization has region-wide multi-country projects based in different countries. One way in which it employs the use of media is soliciting for grants and proposals via internet postings. The organization has used the internet as a tool for acquiring important information on various sectors. The solicitations are then reviewed by a panel comprising of area and subject matter experts from the private sector, the NGO’s and the State Department. The team then picks up the best and most suitable projects to support among the submissions and proposals submitted (State). The internet in this case acts as the main media form used by the organization. It fuels development in the organization by helping in the solicitation of new proposals and ideas from the masses. Among many other instances where the internet has been used is the right to access to law granted to Yemen citizens. Initially, all media in Yemen was ran by the state hence much public information was not available to the citizens. However, the International Research and Exchanges Board, a MEPI funded project, a new law on access to information with adherence to international best practices was drafted. This brought in a new era of openness and transparency (Board. & Development., 2009).Social media has also been a great platform that has been used by the organization to pas ...
Read the August 2009 newsletter to Fund members. This month's issue includes the announcement of the EfficientGovNow award recipients, the Fund's first $1 million commitment to Phase 3, Dashboard 2009 results, an update on the Fund's grantees, and more.
Jacob Engels seeks to continue providing social media services to Republican candidates and commercial clients. He has extensive experience managing successful social media campaigns, growing audiences and engagement on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. As founder of Cloud Metrics, he offers services such as social media monitoring, content optimization, and paid advertising. Previously he held leadership roles in several political organizations where he increased membership, fundraising, and media coverage through innovative use of social media.
Understanding the Public Policy Landscape: Lessons From a Retrospective Evalu...Innovation Network
The document discusses a retrospective evaluation of understanding the public policy landscape and lessons learned. It outlines an agenda that includes setting the stage for the evaluation, reviewing the process used, and highlighting key insights. The evaluation examines different strategies for influencing public policy outcomes through various audiences and decision makers.
During the past 15 years or so, several countries across the world – including India – have introduced and made major changes in the way their economies function. The earlier economic models have given way to market forces and its attendant processes of liberalization, privatization and globalization. Over the years, this process – which continues – has seen a boom in markets, mega-mergers of huge companies, the accumulation of wealth, and the growth of information technology
HAQ: Center for Child Rights
B1/2, Ground Floor,
Malviya Nagar
New Delhi - 110017
Tel: +91-26677412,26673599
Fax: +91-26674688
Website: www.haqcrc.org
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HaqCentreForChildRights
The document promotes running for political office and provides information about Scientists and Engineers for America (SEA), an organization that supports evidence-based policymaking. It outlines SEA's mission and programs, gives a biography of the executive director Camron Gorguinpour. Common excuses for not entering politics are addressed, and the need for scientists and engineers in policymaking is discussed. Details are provided on the political strengths of those backgrounds, and how to run a campaign including elements like research, messaging, fundraising and volunteers. SEA resources are available to help individuals learn about the process, though the group's nonprofit status limits direct candidate support.
This document provides summaries of interviews with representatives from 5 countries - Afghanistan, Zambia, El Salvador, Timor-Leste, and Madagascar - about their country's participation in the Paris Declaration monitoring survey on aid effectiveness.
The representatives note both benefits and challenges of participating. Benefits included establishing a baseline for aid effectiveness, providing empirical data for policy discussions, and strengthening dialogue with donors. However, some felt the surveys were donor-driven and did not fully capture the challenges of fragile states.
All hoped Busan would further progress commitments to aid effectiveness, with a focus on transparency, predictability of aid, and strengthening country ownership. Some wanted the Peacebuilding and Statebuilding Goals endorsed to
A presentation made to the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) meeting in Beirut, May 2011. It is based on a report on trends in freedom of expression funding, by Anne Nelson in conjunction with IFEX, for the Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA).
This document summarizes a report on perceptions and realities of funding for free expression. It finds that overall donor funding has increased in the past 3-5 years, though it is difficult to conclusively measure amounts. Changes in political landscapes impact funding trends. Competition for funds has increased as the number of organizations has grown. The funding community is evolving, with new donors and areas of focus, like internet freedom, emerging while some traditional donors scale back. Monitoring and evaluation tools have diversified. Shifts among donors can disrupt grantees through reorganizations. Priorities sometimes diverge between donors and free expression groups.
2014_Philanthropy and Hurricane Sandy_Steven LawrenceSteven Lawrence
Institutional philanthropies provided over $380 million in response to Hurricane Sandy, including $328.4 million in cash commitments from 593 foundations, corporations, and other donors. Corporate giving accounted for the largest share at $136.4 million, while public foundations contributed $131.1 million. Funding focused heavily on human services (44%) and housing (11%). New York and New Jersey received nearly half the funding, while the American Red Cross received 23% of support overall.
O'Carroll Report, The One Foundation, Ireland, 2013eBOCarroll
This evaluation analyzes the outcomes of The One Foundation's investments in advocacy work in Ireland from 2004-2013. It focuses on three advocacy goals: making children's rights real, making immigrant rights real, and building political will on mental health reform. The One Foundation invested approximately €15 million (20% of its total funding) in these areas. The evaluation found that grantee organizations were successful in achieving incremental policy changes through advocacy efforts, such as advancing children's rights in the Irish constitution and improving protections for immigrant workers. While progress was made, continued advocacy is still needed due to challenges implementing reforms. The report provides details on the advocacy approaches and achievements of specific grantees like the Children's Rights Alliance and Migrant Rights Centre Ireland
Sustainable Rural Development Funding: Lessons from the Field ruralxchange
This document provides an overview of sustainable rural development funding from lessons learned in the field. It discusses the context of funding challenges given the economic realities. A framework is presented for sustainable funding that emphasizes impact and sustainability through great strategy and execution. Three case studies from Appalachian Ohio, Project 17 in Kansas, and the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota illustrate different approaches. Key building blocks include developing a long-term capital plan through multiple phases from startup to scale. The potential for development endowments is also discussed.
This document outlines 6 new tasks for cross-sector collaboration in Northeast Ohio: 1) Establish new rules of collaboration instead of competition, 2) Ensure the right stakeholders are involved in decision making, 3) Build an effective system to support entrepreneurship, emerging industries, innovation and economic growth, 4) Produce measurable value like increased venture capital investments and new jobs, 5) Establish metrics to track progress using a dashboard of economic indicators, and 6) Tell the region's story of collaboration. The Fund for Our Economic Future is applying for a federal grant to support a sustainable regional planning effort across 11 counties in Northeast Ohio that brings together various levels of government, educational institutions, philanthropy and other groups.
Brad Whitehead's presentation at NOACA's Annual Summit, 2010futurefundneo
Fund President Brad Whitehead was the keynote speaker at this year’s Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency’s (NOACA) 11th Annual Summit in Cleveland on June 15. He spoke about the Fund’s work in helping to transform the region’s economy, with a particular focus on the need for regional land use planning.
Hundreds of representatives from cities, counties, metropolitan planning organizations, councils of government, regional planning organizations and economic development councils from throughout the United States were in attendance. The Summit was held in conjunction with the 44th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the National Association of Regional Councils.
The document is a newsletter from the Fund for Our Economic Future discussing venture capital investment in Northeast Ohio. It provides the following key points:
- Venture capital investment in Northeast Ohio totaled $1.1 billion between 2005-2009, though dropped to $99 million in 2009 from $260 million in 2008. Seed stage investments peaked in 2009.
- The investments have funded 183 unique companies in industries like healthcare, cleantech, and IT, creating over 40,700 jobs. An additional $1.2 billion is estimated to be needed in the next 5 years.
- Northeast Ohio healthcare startups raised $66.6 million in 2009, the third highest in the Midwest behind Minnesota and Indiana, though
Two new media outlets, hiVelocity and NEOtropolis, are highlighting economic progress and innovation in Northeast Ohio. NEOtropolis is a weekly TV program that airs on Western Reserve PBS and discusses regional economic issues. It is funded by organizations like MAGNET and JumpStart. hiVelocity is a bi-weekly email newsletter and website produced by the Ohio Department of Development that features companies in Northeast Ohio. The Fund and its grantees are working with both outlets to coordinate coverage of economic progress in the region.
The document provides stories of icons and innovators from Northeast Ohio who helped transform the regional economy. It discusses Charles Brush, the inventor of the street light who founded Brush Electric which later merged to form GE. It also profiles B.F. Goodrich, who brought his rubber company to Akron, helping establish it as the "Rubber Capital of the World." Additionally, it tells the story of Raymond Kralovic, who developed an improved sterilization process and founded STERIS Corporation.
Read the October 2009 newsletter to Fund members. This month's issue includes the Gund Foundation's support to Phase 3 of the Fund, staff additions at grantees MAGNET and Team NEO, the launch of ClevelandPlusBiomedical.com, and more.
Read the September 2009 newsletter to Fund members. This month's issue includes the announcement of the Fund's support of grantee Nortech's new regional advanced energy initiative, results of a survey sent out to citizens who voted in the first round of EfficientGovNow, the Medical Growth Fund, and more.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
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April 2010 newsletter
1. Vote Yes on Issue 1
F U N D F O R O U R and renew the
E C O N O M I C F U T U R E Third Frontier initiative
April 2010 Members Newsletter
To show our support
of State Issue 1, this month’s
NEO by the Numbers all Issue 1 Receives
relate to successes achieved to
date by Ohio Third Frontier. Widespread Support
The Fund and its grantees have been working to build support for Issue 1,
Northeast Ohio by a statewide ballot measure on the May 4 primary ballot that will renew Ohio’s most
the Numbers successful economic development and jobs program: Ohio Third Frontier.
Third Frontier is an integral part of Advance Northeast Ohio, the region’s
economic competitiveness agenda. The initiative supports the region’s efforts to boost
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entrepreneurship and drive innovation and commercialization in targeted industries.
Since its inception in 2002, Third Frontier has created 55,000 new jobs;
Issue 1 renews and created, attracted, or capitalized 637 companies; and generated $6.6 billion in
continues Ohio’s highly successful economic activity across the state. Third Frontier’s current funding mechanism,
Third Frontier economic approved by voters in 2005, expires in 2012. Issue 1 will authorize $700 million in
development and jobs program bonds to extend funding through 2016 without raising taxes.
Supporters of the Issue 1 campaign to renew the Third Frontier program have
gained bipartisan legislative support, as well as widespread editorial support from
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the region’s newspapers, including:
The Plain Dealer
Ohioans will have a chance on May 4 to cast a vote for the state’s future.
Issue 1 is on the
They need to seize that opportunity by voting for Issue 1 and doubling down on the best
May 4 primary ballot
economic development bet Ohio has made in decades: its Third Frontier program.
The Morning Journal
When it comes to creating jobs and expanding high-tech industries, Ohio’s Third
55,000
Frontier program has shown amazing success since it began in 2003. Best of all, the
Third Frontier program is paying for itself. [It] equates to a $10 return on every $1 the
Since the Third Frontier
state invested in the program. Ohio’s Third Frontier program is well worth continuing.
program’s inception in 2002,
it has helped create Akron Beacon Journal
55,000 jobs in Ohio The strength of the [Ohio Third Frontier] process has been affirmed by the growth
in venture capital, with Ohio outpacing the country in recent years by almost 2.5 times.
Third Frontier has been a winner. Now Ohio voters must say yes to its extension —
to the promise of innovation, prosperity and jobs.
Tribune Chronicle
Virtually everything about the Third Frontier appears positive, from its non-
partisan review and reward procedures to its bipartisan political support to its
objective third-party support. The Center for the States calls the Ohio Third Frontier
‘’a comprehensive, professionally run effort to build world-class research capacity,
promote interaction between research and industry, and commercialize research and
development.’’ The Brookings Institution and Greater Ohio Policy Center recommend
renewing Ohio Third Frontier. We add our voice to the chorus.
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An objective evaluation of Third Frontier will lead to the conclusion that this is
an initiative voters can — and should — easily support.
Visit www.UnitedForJobsOhio.com for more information and to learn how you
can join us in supporting State Issue 1.
April 2010 Members Newsletter
2. Fund Elects Burton D. Morgan Foundation
President as Vice Chair
Members of the Fund for Our Economic Future have elected Deborah D. Hoover,
president of The Burton D. Morgan Foundation, to serve as a vice chair. The Fund
adds Hoover to its leadership at the advent of its third, three-year phase, which began
in March.
“As we embark on phase three, the Fund has many challenges and
opportunities to confront, and we move forward with fresh determination. I am
energized to begin work in my new role,” said Hoover. “Participation in the Fund
throughout the last six years has enriched the work of The Burton D. Morgan
Deborah D. Hoover Foundation by providing a regional context to our grants in the entrepreneurship field,
President,
The Burton D. Morgan Foundation and the foundation will continue to share its resources and expertise to help inform
critical Fund decisions.”
Hoover joins Brian Frederick, president and CEO of the Community Foundation
of Lorain County, and Christine Mayer, chief operating officer of the GAR Foundation,
as vice chairs of the Fund. She will continue to serve as a member of the Fund’s
Steering Committee and co-chair of its Entrepreneurship and Innovation Action Team.
NorTech Energy Enterprise Launches Web Site
NorTech Energy Enterprise, a grantee of the Fund and leader of the collaborative
regional effort to drive growth across all sectors in advanced energy, recently launched
www.nortechenergy.org to support its work.
The site features:
>> Northeast Ohio’s Advanced Energy
Industry Cluster Directory of more than
400 organizations
>> Details about offshore wind energy and
clean energy incubator projects
>> Links to resources, including organizations,
groups, reports and presentations
Additionally, the site offers news stories and industry event information,
including details about NorTech’s Advanced Energy Speaker Series. The next event
in the series, which is presented in partnership with NASA Glenn Research Center
and Great Lakes Science Center, is April 29 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. During the event,
NASA experts will share exciting developments in wind power, photovoltaics, fuel cells/
batteries, flywheels and smart grid technology, followed by a question-and-answer
session. Free registration is available at www.nortechenergy.org.
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3. JumpStart and Ohio Department Aim to
“Launch 100”
The Ohio Department of Development Minority Business Enterprise Division
and JumpStart Inclusion Advisors recently introduced JumpStart Launch100, a
collaborative statewide initiative to create a pipeline of 100 high potential minority and
inner-city based businesses in Ohio over the next five years.
The initiative is being rolled out in Northeast Ohio this year and will be followed by
a statewide roll-out by mid-2011. Launch 100 is designed specifically for entrepreneurs
whose companies or business ideas have the potential to become larger enterprises,
and who face the unique challenges associated with growing businesses that will
ultimately service a national and international client base.
Throughout the initiative, a network of service providers, including Ohio’s
minority business assistance organizations, will work collaboratively with Fund grantee
JumpStart to identify companies and ideas that meet the following criteria for the
program:
Northeast Ohio by >> Sales growth potential of more than $15 million in the next
the Numbers three to five years
>> Potential to create 50+ jobs in Northeast Ohio
>> Ability and desire to raise capital from private equity, angel
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or venture capital investors
>> Significant competitive advantage or barrier against future
Third Frontier leveraged a competitors
$10 return on every $1 invested
>> Operating in a growing national/international market of at least
during 2003 - 2008
$500 million in total market value, and conducting or planning
to conduct business in at least a multi-state region
2016
>> Need for at least $250,000 in non-bank capital in the next
12-24 months to grow
Issue 1 will authorize $700 million For qualifying, selected companies, the JumpStart Launch100 initiative will
in bonds to extend funding provide intensive business assistance and direct access to growth capital from
through 2016 without raising taxes a network of seasoned advisors with specific experience in growing larger scale
firms. It’s the kind of assistance designed to accelerate the growth or “launch” of high
potential companies.
More information is available at www.jumpstartinc.org.
Launch100
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4. MBA 2.5+ Portfolio Company Secures
$480,000 Subcontract
MAC Installations & Consulting LLC, a Minority Business Accelerator 2.5+
portfolio company, has secured a $480,000 subcontract with Zenith Systems Inc. to
complete cable work on the new University Hospitals Case Medical Center Cancer
Hospital. Work will include building 25 telecommunication closets and installing fiber
optic and copper cabling.
Bedford-based MAC Installations, founded in 2002, is a telecommunications
and information technology company specializing in design, installation, test and
Northeast Ohio by maintenance of structured cable systems. Kenneth McElrath Jr. started the business
the Numbers out of necessity when the company he worked for closed its doors and previous clients
sought his expertise to fill the void. Today, MAC Installations has a staff of 14.
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McElrath credits MBA 2.5+ with providing needed growth structure guidance
and company infrastructure development, as well as bonding and insurance insight.
Companies supported by
Third Frontier report $1.1 billion
in sales
Dr. Church To Receive H. Peter Burg
Regional Vision Award
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Third Frontier has assisted
Fund grantee Team NEO will honor Dr. Roy A. Church of Lorain County
in the creation, attraction
Community College (LCCC) with the H. Peter Burg Regional Vision Award at the Team
and capitalization
NEO Economic Development Plus Awards to be held June 23, 2010. The award
of 637 businesses in Ohio
is Team NEO’s highest honor, and commemorates the late chairman and CEO of
FirstEnergy Corporation, a regional leader who was the founding chairman of Team NEO.
“Roy Church exemplifies the legacy of Pete Burg,” said Thomas Waltermire,
CEO of Team NEO. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to recognize Roy
Church’s commitment to maximizing our region’s resources, proven by his wonderful
leadership of Lorain County Community College and his impact on the entire Northeast
Ohio region.”
Dr. Church became president of LCCC in 1987 and his visionary leadership
has helped it become one of the top-rated community colleges in Ohio. Additionally,
he served as a member of the Fund for Our Economic Future Funders’ Steering
Committee from 2007-2010, and he is co-chair of the Fund’s Engage & Empower
Committee. Dr. Church’s regional work has focused on collaboration, creating dynamic
higher education opportunities and improving access to education.
Past recipients of the H. Peter Burg Regional Vision Award include: former
Fund chairman Robert Briggs (2005); Jim Griffith (2006); Les Vinney (2007); Richard
Pogue (2008); and Congressman Ralph Regula (2009).
The Team NEO Economic Development Plus Awards event will also include
presentation of awards to winners in nine categories, all focused on driving economic
development. The event will be held at the John S. Knight Center in Akron.
Visit www.ibmag.com/TeamNEO to register.
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5. Fund Retains Fuentes to Serve as Controller
The Fund is pleased to announce that it has retained the services of Lisa
Fuentes to serve as a controller on a part-time basis. Her duties will include managing
financial records and transactions, preparing taxes, compiling statistical grantmaking
reports and other financial duties related to the Fund’s status as a 501(c)3
organization.
Fuentes is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and has 23 years of
accounting experience. She was a former principal at Ernst & Young LLP and
Northeast Ohio by is currently the sole proprietor of Lisa Fuentes, CPA, a full service accounting
the Numbers firm. She has served and continues to serve not-for-profit, partnerships, financial
services and manufacturing clients.
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“We’re very excited to have Lisa join the team. She has an excellent accounting
background, with nearly two decades of experience at Ernst & Young and as a sole
proprietor. She comes highly regarded by her former colleagues and clients, and
Third Frontier has generated we’re fortunate to have her with us,” said Michael Shafarenko, the Fund’s manager
more than $2.4 billion in
of operations and finance.
employee wages and benefits
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Berry To Remain at MAGNET as
Third Frontier and
related initiatives contributed to
President and CEO
the major growth of venture
capital investment in Ohio, from The Board of Directors of MAGNET, the Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth
$243 million in 2004 to Network, have announced that Dan Berry has accepted its offer to become the full-
$446 million in 2008 time president and CEO of MAGNET, a grantee of the Fund. Berry was named the
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organization’s interim president and CEO last October. He continued to perform duties
as an executive vice president of strategy, membership and marketing for the Greater
Third Frontier has played
Cleveland Partnership for several months as he transitioned to the top position at
a key role in 3,000 Ohio students MAGNET.
being awarded internships MAGNET Chairman of the Board and President and CEO of Swagelok Company
with nearly 700 companies in Arthur F. Anton said, “In a very short time, Dan has strongly impressed the board,
77 of Ohio’s 88 counties our employees and clients and the many public and private agencies we work with
each day to help manufacturers stay competitive in today’s global marketplace.
We at MAGNET are grateful to the Greater Cleveland Partnership for allowing us
the opportunity to transition Dan from one of its top leadership posts to the top
position here at MAGNET. Both organizations believe that the region’s manufacturing
community will be better served by having Dan lead MAGNET at this very critical time.”
“I am delighted that the Board has asked me to continue at MAGNET and look
forward to working with all the parties necessary to keep manufacturing what it always
has been in this area — a significant part of this region’s economy,” said Berry.
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