6/21/22 6/21/22

Case Study: Newark Anchor Collaborative

The Newark Anchor Collaborative (NAC) is a unique cross-sector collaboration of anchor institutions committed to equitable economic growth with a racial equity lens. Anchors in the collaborative represent a wide range of sectors including arts and culture, higher education, healthcare, and private corporations. Read the newly released case study titled Newark Anchor Collaborative: Promoting Racial Equity and Equitable Growth to learn more about NAC.

6/15/22 6/15/22

AITF Update - May 2022

Dear AITF Members: Welcome to this May issue of 2022 AITF News. As usual, feel free to share your thoughts on how AITF can be a useful resource.

12/9/21 12/9/21

December 2021 - Anchor Institutions Task Force Update

December, 2021 AITF Highlights Welcome to this December issue of AITF News. As usual, feel free to share your thoughts on how AITF can be a useful resource.

9/23/21 9/23/21

REPG Publication: "Incorporating Racial Equity and Inclusion into Communication Strategy"

The Race and Equity in Philanthropy Group (REPG) has released a new paper entitled "Incorporating Racial Equity and Inclusion into Communication Strategy."

9/2/21 9/2/21

How Community Driven Philanthropy Can Enhance Democracy and Increase Philanthropic Impact

As society continues to grapple with how best to apply philanthropy toward solving the many pressing issues of our times, it is important to…

7/27/21 7/27/21

IN THE NEWS: David Maurrasse on Cheddar News (The Cost of Hosting Olympic Games)

Marga Inc.’s David Maurrasse, Ph.D. spoke with Cheddar News on the societal costs and benefits to hosting an Olympic Games. This interview came following the publication of David’s…

7/22/21 7/22/21

Tokyo Olympics 2021: What Will Be the Lasting Impacts?

The latest version of the Olympic Games are upon us, and once again, it is time to review the value of major international sporting events to local communities. Cities across the world continue to present elaborate bids, hoping to secure these substantial experiences that require tremendous local investment in venues, transportation, housing, and other resources...

6/21/21 6/21/21

A new publication from Dr. David Maurrasse

This important book focuses on particular aspects of the development and implementation of community partnerships based in – and focused on – neighborhoods, municipalities, and regions.

4/30/21 4/30/21

May 2021 - Anchor Institutions Task Force Update

Dear AITF Members:

Please note that this is the last chance for submissions for the 2022 cohort of the Anchor Fellows…

4/30/21 4/30/21

Philanthropy During COVID-19

In a new article as part of the Earth Institute's Coronavirus coverage, Dr David Maurrasse discusses the role of philanthropy during the pandemic. Read on the State of the Planet here.

4/26/21 4/26/21

WEBINAR Recording: Anchor Institutions and Public Policy Toward Just and Equitable Communities

During this webinar, we discussed our latest AITF policy brief, Pursuing Just and Equitable Communities, and the roles of anchor institutions in local communities especially during the COVID-19 pandemic

4/12/21 4/12/21

WEBINAR (April 19): Panel Announcement - Anchor Institutions and Public Policy Toward Just and Equitable Communities

We’re pleased to announce that Kinnard D Wright (HUD) and Tanisha Jumper (City of Tacoma, Wash.) will be joining Dr David Maurrasse on April 19, 2021 at 1:00 PM ET for our webinar discussing our latest policy brief Anchors and Public Policy Toward Just and Equitable Communities.

4/5/21 4/5/21

April 2021 - Anchor Institutions Task Force Update

The importance of anchors to the future of communities has never been clearer. As we have been demonstrating since the onset of the pandemic, hospitals, universities, and…

3/17/21 3/17/21

WEBINAR (April 19): Anchor Institutions and Public Policy Toward Just and Equitable Communities

This webinar will feature representatives from U.S. Federal agencies and local policymakers discussing creative community and economic development strategies in challenging times.

3/4/21 3/4/21

March 2021 - Anchor Institutions Task Force Update

As you know, policy advocacy is a growing aspect of the Anchor Institutions Task Force’s work. This must be the case, given the magnitude of need.

2/19/21 2/19/21

David Maurrasse speaking at March 11 COVID-19 Philanthropy Webinar

David Maurrasse, Ph.D. of Marga Inc. will join Sally Ray (Center for Disaster Philanthropy), Grace Sato (Candid), and Clare Woodcraft (Centre for Strategic Philanthropy) in a discussion on COVID-19 philanthropy in 2020.

1/21/21 1/21/21

January Anchor Institutions Task Force Update

The first few weeks of 2021 have been eventful to say the least. So much of the world has been defined by a traumatic and deadly pandemic that continues to define our existence…

1/14/21 1/14/21

AITF 2022 Fellows - Request for Applications

The Anchor Institutions Task Force (AITF) is seeking applications for the second cohort (the current cohort includes five…

6/5/20 6/5/20

REPG Paper Series: "Incorporating Racial Equity and Inclusion into Institutional Strategies"

The Race and Equity in Philanthropy Group has release the First Edition in a series of papers entitled “Incorporating Racial Equity and Inclusion into Institutional Strategies.”

6/4/20 6/4/20

David Maurrasse on COVID-19, Racism, and Philanthropy

Read David Maurrasse’s piece on GrantCraft tackling the role of philanthropy during COVID-19.

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