Marga News
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…
COMING SOON: A new publication from Dr. David Maurrasse
Strategic Community Partnerships, Philanthropy, and Nongovernmental Organization Publication Date: October 2021 ISBN: 978 1 78897 907 8 This important book focuses on particular aspects of the...
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...
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.
WEBINAR Recording: Anchor Institutions and Public Policy Toward Just and Equitable Communities
Anchor Institutions and Public Policy Toward Just and Equitable Communities Webinar April 19, 2021 During this webinar, we discussed our latest AITF policy brief, Pursuing Just and Equitable...
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...
April 2021 – Anchor Institutions Task Force Update
Dear AITF Members: 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...
WEBINAR (April 19): Anchor Institutions and Public Policy Toward Just and Equitable Communities
Topic: Anchor Institutions and Public Policy Toward Just and Equitable Communities Description: This webinar will feature representatives from U.S. Federal agencies and local policymakers...
March 2021 – Anchor Institutions Task Force Update
Dear AITF Members: 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. Never before in modern...
Learning Exchange Framework – February 2021
This Learning Exchange Framework helps groups of foundation representatives share policies, practices, lessons, and ideas on racial equity and inclusion with each other. This learning is intended...