Meet our new directors! We are so thrilled to welcome two new directors to the Newman's Own Foundation Board—Ilana Finley, VP of Communications and Social Impact for Converse, Inc., and Bruce Proctor, former SVP and General Counsel for LIXIL Americas. https://lnkd.in/eepRrm9F #LetsGiveItAllAway #100PercentForKids #RadicallyGood #Impact
Newman's Own Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Westport, CT 4,641 followers
Newman's Own nourishes and transforms the lives of children who face adversity.
About us
Newman’s Own Foundation is a private foundation formed in 2005 by Paul Newman to sustain the legacy of his philanthropic work. The Foundation believes that each of us, through the power of philanthropy, has the potential to make a difference. Since 1982, when Paul Newman first declared, “Let’s give it all away,” more than $600 million has been donated to thousands of organizations helping people in need around the world.
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http://newmansown.org
External link for Newman's Own Foundation
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Westport, CT
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2005
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One Morningside Drive North
Westport, CT 06880, US
Employees at Newman's Own Foundation
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Nicole Malcolm-Manyara
CMO, Newman's Own Inc. & Newman's Own Foundation
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Emily Yu
Founder, AI PRIORI / Chief Partnerships and Program Officer at Newman's Own Foundation
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Mark Newberg
Solving problems worth solving. In other words: Impact Value Creation and sensemaking across sectors.
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Rachel A.
Social impact leader | Optimizing organizations by unifying people, processes, and technology | Insightful problem solver
Updates
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Join our grantee partner National Farm to School Network at their annual meeting in Minneapolis, August 14-16, to strengthen connections, share, strategize, innovate, learn, and advance farm to school and early care and education across the nation.
NFSN Partners—have you registered to join us in Minneapolis for our Partner Annual Meeting this August? The deadline to apply for a travel scholarship has been extended, so be sure to register soon by next Wednesday, June 12 if you will need a travel stipend to attend. 🛫 This Partner Annual Meeting will be an incredible opportunity to strengthen our connections, share with one another, strategize, innovate, learn, and advance farm to school and early care and education (ECE) across the nation. We hope you'll join us! 💚 Did we mention that registration is FREE for Partners? Attendees are responsible for funding their own travel and lodging, but register by June 12 and fill out a travel scholarship application if you require funding to attend. ➡️ Learn more and register: bit.ly/nfsn-partners Not a Partner yet but want to join us? Sign up as a new Partner today at https://lnkd.in/eRBBd_NS
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Proud of NĀTIFS.org (North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems), our grantee partner, and other awardees of USDA grants focused on supporting #Indigenous foods in school meals. https://lnkd.in/eKtPHH_N NATIFS’ Indigenous Food Lab facilitates access to and use of Indigenous foods and delivers related education, to school districts in Minnesota and parts of neighboring states, impacting the 11 sovereign nations within Minnesota and others. #Impact #IndigenousFoodJustice #FoodJustice #NativeNonprofits CENTER FOR POPULAR RESEARCH EDUCATION AND POLICY Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Fond du Lac Ojibwe School
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Today, we highlight the recent #Native Nutrition Policy report developed by First Nations Development Institute (our grantee partner), in collaboration with Tahoma Peak Solutions. https://lnkd.in/e5rC-tMr The report outlines current and emerging issues, along with recommendations for tribal, state, and federal policymakers, to identify barriers and solutions to improving nutrition and health in Native communities—part of an effort to understand Native nutrition policy needs. #Impact #IndigenousFoodJustice #FoodJustice #NativeNonprofits #FirstNations
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Funding alert! The MacArthur Foundation has launched its third 100&Change competition for a single $100 million grant to help solve one of the world's most critical social challenges. https://lnkd.in/ejxrJSmH 🔎 The Foundation seeks organizations and collaborations working in any field, anywhere in the world, identifying a problem and offering a solution that promises significant and durable change. Apply by August 15. #Grant #GrantApplication #Funding #RequestForProposals #Philanthropy
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Meet our #Newmanitarian of the month: Chris Woll! https://lnkd.in/ebHa5QjS Dr. Woll’s journey from overcoming childhood cancer to fulfilling his dream of becoming a SeriousFun Children's Network camp medical director spotlights the lasting influence of camp. #LetsGiveItAllAway #100PercentForKids #RadicallyGood #Impact #SeriousFun
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As we enter camp season, SeriousFun Children's Network is focused on the mental health benefits of attending camp in the context of the mental health crisis facing our kids. Dr. Laura Blaisdell, SeriousFun's Medical Advisor, shares her thoughts on the subject: https://lnkd.in/e2Z9Ydmw #LetsGiveItAllAway #100PercentForKids #RadicallyGood #Impact #SeriousFun
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Our grantee partner, First Nations Development Institute, will award 20 to 25 scholarships, from $1,000 to $1,500, to Native college/university students majoring in agriculture and food systems fields. Scholarships support Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students to better assist their communities. The 2024-2025 application window is now open. Apply by July 11, 2024! https://lnkd.in/em5U9U5q #LetsGiveItAllAway #100PercentForKids #RadicallyGood #Impact #Philanthropy #IndigenousFoodJustice #FoodJustice #NativeNonprofits
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School’s out, but there is still time to participate in our DonorsChoose $100K matching campaign focused on nutrition education and school gardens. Help classrooms prepare for the new school year! https://lnkd.in/dh_pMNXj Some of the projects that we’ve helped fund: 👉 Mrs. C’s project for gardening and compost equipment for elementary school students in New York 👉 Ms. Moore’s project for supplies for a Wisconsin pre-k through 2nd grade autism classroom’s cooking program 👉 Mrs. Tuvera’s project for hydroponic growing kits to educate around sustainable farming for her middle school students in Hawaii. Please continue to donate to nutrition education projects on the platform, and we will match your donation dollar for dollar up to $100k total across qualifying projects! #LetsGiveItAllAway #100PercentForKids #RadicallyGood #Impact #SchoolFood #NutritionSecurity #Philanthropy #IndigenousFoodJustice #FoodJustice #NewmansOwnFoundation
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Funding alert! Deadline is this Friday, June 28.
🎉 2024 Native Voices Rising is now accepting applications! 🎉 In partnership with the Common Counsel Foundation, Native Voices Rising is a collaborative designed to support organizing, advocacy, and civic engagement in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. Since its inception in 2013, Native Voices Rising has awarded millions of dollars in general operating support grants to Native-led organizations. Eligible organizations are grounded in their Native communities, led by Native people, and whose vision will improve the lives of their Native relatives. Take advantage of this amazing opportunity and apply by June 28! ➡️ commoncounsel.org/apply #NativeNonprofit #NativePhilanthropy #SupportNativeLed #NativeLed #Philanthropy #RequestForProposals #Grant #GrantApplication #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #Native #WeAreIndigenous
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