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New Fund at Borealis Philanthropy Raises $3.6 Million to Advance Racial Equity in Journalism
September 12th, 2019
— Borealis Philanthropy
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Wikimedia Foundation announces $2.5 million in support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies for security of Wikipedia and organization’s other free knowledge projects
September 10th, 2019
Philanthropic funding from craigslist founder’s foundation will help the organization protect its sites and volunteers globally from cyber threatsSeptember 10, 2019 – The Wikimedia Foundation is excited to announce $2.
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Reporters Without Borders Announces $1.5M Gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to Support Transparency and Ethics in News and Media
September 5th, 2019
Gift from craigslist founder’s foundation to facilitate implementation of Journalism Trust InitiativePARIS, September 5, 2019 – Reporters Without Borders, also known internationally as Reporters sans frontières (RSF), is pleased to announce a $1. 5 million gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies. The philanthropic funding will help RSF to implement its Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI).
In The News
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark donates $250,000 for election security
August 28th, 2019
— San Francisco Chronicle
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Armed Services Arts Partnership announces Ambassadorship and $100K donation from Craig Newmark Philanthropies
August 28th, 2019
GIFT FROM CRAIGSLIST FOUNDER WILL HELP SUPPORT VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES THROUGH THE ARTSAUGUST 28, 2019 – Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) is proud to announce a $100K contribution from Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies, to expand arts opportunities for veterans in the DC Metro Area and Hamptons Roads, VA.
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NATIONAL ELECTION DEFENSE COALITION ANNOUNCES $250K GIFT FROM CRAIG NEWMARK PHILANTHROPIES
August 26th, 2019
Support from organization of craigslist founder has already resulted in expansion of left-right coalition for election securityAugust 26, 2019 – National Election Defense Coalition (NEDC), a non-partisan organization that works to secure voting technology from cyber manipulation, proudly announces a $250,000 gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies.
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Craig From Craigslist Talks Philanthropy, The Election and More
August 22nd, 2019
— The 1A
In The News
Craig From Craigslist Talks Philanthropy, The Election and More (audio)
August 22nd, 2019
— The 1A
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Cronkite School Initiative Receives $200k Gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies
August 15th, 2019
Support from organization of craigslist founder will help fight misinformation, improve journalistic correctionsAugust 15, 2019 – Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication today announced a $200,000 gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to support a project that will combat misinformation by improving the reach and effectiveness of journalistic corrections.
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VetsinTech Hits Major Milestone, Trains 200+ Veterans in Cybersecurity, with 500 More Registered
August 14th, 2019
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...