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Foundation creates evaluation toolkit

The James Irvine Foundation has created an online tool kit to help foundation trustees better develop and execute evaluation strategies.

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MacArthur Foundation awarded University of Florida nearly $1 million for new master’s program to train students to assist impoverished populations through sustainable development.
United Negro College Fund received $508,781 from estate of the late Faye Crawford Bremond, to support scholarships or fellowships for students at Huston-Tillotson University, Austin, Texas.
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation awarded grants totaling $7.6 million to universities in seven countries to create new master's in development practice programs.
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Twenty-five nonprofit journalism groups endorsed call for new journalism initiatives to give Americans watchdog reporting essential to democracy.
John E. Kobara, head of external and donor relations, California Community Foundation, named executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Ronald McDonald House Charities celebrating 35th anniversary by creating website where visitors can share personal stories of how the charity has touched their lives.
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