The Center on Community Philanthropy, along with a team of Clinton School students, helped organize a convening of community organizations to fight poverty in Helena-West Helena, Ark. In partnership with Delta Circles, a community-based anti-poverty organization, the Clinton School group helped bring together a cross-section of organizations to discuss opportunities available for vulnerable people. The…
Read MoreGiving Circles Successful in Promoting Community Philanthropy
Arkansans, known for their philanthropic spirit, are exploring a different way to give back to their communities through “giving circles,” a unique concept being promoted by the Clinton School’s Center on Community Philanthropy. The Hot Springs Giving Circle is one of the oldest circles in the state. Dorothy Morris, co-founder of the group and president…
Read MoreBlair Center, Clinton School Launch Major Partnership
Two University of Arkansas System entities today announced a multi-year partnership that will include scholarly research and co-sponsored conferences and speakers on topics central to the study of southern politics, public service and community philanthropy.
Read MoreNonprofit President Visits Clinton School
Dr. David Dodson, president of Manpower Development Corp. (MDC) , spoke at the Clinton School this morning in an event hosted by the Center on Community Philanthropy in partnership with the Arkansas Community Foundation.
Read MoreCenter on Community Philanthropy Gets Logo
As part of its continued growth and development, the Clinton School’s Center on Community Philanthropy now has a logo and Facebook page. The center also has an expanded section here on our new website. Here’s a look at the center’s new logo:
Read MoreThe Philanthropy Circular
The Clinton School Center on Community Philanthropy is out with a new edition of The Philanthropy Circular, a newsletter that highlights the center’s work.
Read MoreCenter Support Blytheville Youth Coalition
Last month, in the Governor’s Ballroom at Arkansas Northeastern College, more than 80 members of the Blytheville community pledged to work together to build a brighter future for youth in the community. The Blytheville Youth Coalition (BYC) was formed, per its mission statement, to empower youth and prepare them for the future.
Read MoreFowler Named Community Philanthropy Leadership Fellow
Sierra Fowler has joined the Clinton School’s Center on Community Philanthropy as the 2012 Community Philanthropy Leadership Fellow.
Read MorePhilanthropy Center Supports Student Leadership Program in Pine Bluff
Oak Park Elementary will be the third school in the Pine Bluff School District to integrate the internationally recognized “Leader in Me” program in the fall. This was made possible by collaboration between the Clinton School’s Center on Community Philanthropy, the Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation (PBACF) and the Trinity Foundation.
Read MoreCenter on Community Philanthropy to Host Second Summit on Race
The Clinton School’s Center on Community Philanthropy is set to host its second summit focused on “Racial Healing and Equity in the American South.”
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