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About Craig Newmark Philanthropies
Craig Newmark is a Web pioneer and philanthropist, best known for creating the online classified ads service craigslist. Craig’s full-time philanthropic work focuses on organizations on the frontlines of protecting America’s security and democracy. He has given more than $300 million in support of veterans and military families, trustworthy journalism and civic engagement campaigns, cyber security education programs, hunger relief, and pigeon rescue. Craig was influenced by his Sunday School teachers who escaped the Holocaust, set his moral compass, and taught him to treat people like you want to be treated – and how to know when enough is enough. He stepped away from the day-to-running of craigslist almost two decades ago, but he still occasionally volunteers as a customer service representative.

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VetsinTech Hits Major Milestone, Trains 200+ Veterans in Cybersecurity, with 500 More Registered

Organization to exceed goal of certifying 300 veterans, military spouses for cybersecurity work in 2019VIP luncheon and graduation to be held at Moffett Federal Airfield, Thursday, August 15, 2019San Francisco, CA, August 14, 2019 – VetsinTech has achieved a major milestone in its goal of training 300 veterans and military spouses for cybersecurity work in...
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The University of San Francisco Data Institute Launches New Center for Applied Data Ethics

$750k gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to fuel first year of activities, including data ethics seminars and certificate coursesSAN FRANCISCO (August 12, 2019) – The University of San Francisco (USF) Data Institute has launched the Center for Applied Data Ethics (CADE) to address issues surrounding the misuse of data through education, research, public policy and...
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Cybercrime Support Network Receives $400k Gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies

Funds from craigslist founder's organization will expand efforts to build national cybercrime victim hotlineAnn Arbor, Michigan, August 1, 2019 – Cybercrime Support Network (CSN), the national voice of cybercrime and online fraud victims, received a gift of $400,000 from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, the organization of craigslist founder Craig Newmark.
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Stanford Internet Observatory Seeks to Detect Internet Abuse in Real Time

$5M gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies will support new program, led by computer security expert Alex StamosJuly 25, 2019 – Massive volumes of data and content continue to exponentially expand across the internet, and the ability to examine the negative impacts of tech on society has not kept pace.
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The Chutzpah to Change: Embracing the Future at a Jewish Cultural Touchstone

By: Rachel Fishman Feddersen

Media leadership can be a tough gig. Gratifying, sure. Interesting, always. Occasionally, if you have a great team and you work really hard, you get a sign that things are going your way.
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Civic Hall receives $5m transformational gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies

Funding from organization of craigslist founder to support ongoing programs that help civic entrepreneurs, women in tech, and public interest organizations
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SFJ announces Diversity Fellowship winner and 5 Craig Newmark Philanthropies fellows

INDIANAPOLIS, July 10, 2019 – The Society for Features Journalism (SFJ), an organization promoting the craft of writing and innovation in journalism is proud to announce that Wei-Huan Chen, the Arts + Culture Writer and Theater Critic for the Houston Chronicle will receive SFJ's 2019 Penny Bender Fuchs Diversity Fellowship.
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University of San Francisco Announces $1 Million Gift from Craig Newmark to Support Student Veterans Pursuing Careers in Public Service

Craig Newmark's gift will continue to support veterans and military families enrolled in the new Master of Arts in Public Leadership programSAN FRANCISCO (July 9, 2019) – The University of San Francisco (USF) has received a $1 million gift from Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies, to continue his support of student...
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Global Cyber Alliance And Center For Internet Security Launch Free Toolkit To Help States And Local Election Offices Bolster Cybersecurity

Developed with Funding from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, Toolkit Focuses on Mitigating Most Common and Addressable Cyber Risks

NEW YORK, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA), in partnership with Craig Newmark Philanthropies and the Center for Internet Security,® Inc.
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Women Who Tech Launches Their First Program Focused on HealthTech Innovation

Applications are officially open for the 2019 Women Startup Challenge Europe HealthTech; Supported by Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, and Office of the Mayor of Paris

WASHINGTON and PARIS, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Women Who Tech, one of the largest nonprofit organizations that funds and showcases women-led ventures, today opened the...