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A road map for climate investors

TechCrunch

He was the first investor in breakout bio companies such as Geltor, Synthex, Prime Roots, NotCo, Prellis, New Culture, DNA Lite and Memphis Meats. We have always adapted ourselves to our environment; changing our technology and behavior due to environmental change is part of our history. We are far from doomed.

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Ford nabs $884 million incentive package for EV ‘mega campus’

The Verge

Tennessee lawmakers have approved an $884 million incentive package for the “mega campus” near Memphis where Ford plans to make batteries and electric vehicles, according to the Tennessean. billion budget surplus — is the single largest investment in the history of the state. The money — which is coming from Tennessee’s current $2.1

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Advice for a Record-Breaking Fundraising Year

Saleforce Nonprofit

Jude Children’s Research Hospital, speaks not only to how Shadyac has led the organization through the pandemic, but also to how ALSAC has evolved over its 60 year history to meet the moment and expand its footprint. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is an example of reaching new audiences. Our annual St.

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Making Meaningful Connections: Inspiring New Report from Irvine and Helicon

Museum 2.0

Our work to transform the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History into a participatory and community-centered place has been heavily supported by the James Irvine Foundation. If you are reading this report in Manchester or Malaysia or Memphis, you will find meaningful and useful content. This report could come from--and go--anywhere.

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July Cause Awareness: Disability Pride Month

Qgiv

How to celebrate Disability Pride Month Learn about the history of the Disability Rights Movement Before you start celebrating Disability Pride Month, learn about why you should be celebrating! While the history primer we’ve already provided is a great place to start, the history of disability rights is vast and there is so much to learn.

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Our EveryAction Hero: Girls Inc.

Everyaction

This Women’s History Month, as we celebrate women’s historic achievements and recognize how their lives have shaped history - both past and present - we’re also looking towards the future at the next generation of fearless leaders. I can’t think of a better organization to speak with during Women's History Month.

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Bryant Terry: Eco-chef, Food Justice Activist, Author of Vegan Soul Kitchen

Have Fun - Do Good

I grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and both sets of my grandparents came from rural Mississippi. But, as an adult, the moment that catalyzed my work was when I was in graduate school at NYU studying history, and I learned about the Black Panthers' Free Breakfast for Children program. What was the inspiration for the cookbook?