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Finalists Selected for the Lone Star Prize to Improve the Quality of Life of Texans
Marc Moorghen | January 7, 2021
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The $10 Million Award Will Focus on Building Healthier, Stronger Communities Throughout Texas
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Per Scholas Announced as Awardee of $10 Million Economic Opportunity Challenge
Marc Moorghen | December 15, 2020
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Competition Update

Today, Lever for Change announced premier technology workforce development organization Per Scholas as the recipient of the $10 million Economic Opportunity Challenge. Per Scholas advances economic equity through rigorous, tuition-free training for careers in IT and connects skilled talent from underserved communities to leading businesses. The “Proven Pathways to Transformative Careers in Tech” project was selected from a pool of 160 applicants and five finalists.

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MacKenzie Scott funds members of our Bold Solutions Network
August 3, 2020
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Bold Solutions Network Update

Last week, MacKenzie Scott announced $1.67 billion in grants to 116 organizations, following up on her Giving Pledge commitment to give away her personal fortune during her lifetime.
Business Journal: Birmingham scientist tapped for $30M grant selection committee
July 31, 2020
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Local biological scientist Dr. Adrienne Starks has been selected to serve on a committee that will award $30 million to expand the power and influence of women in the United States by 2030.
Better Magazine: An Interview with Changemaker Cecilia Conrad
By: Susan Noyes | July 1, 2020
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Cecilia Conrad is that rare individual who can do more work than multiple high-level executives combined, makes it look easy and charms in the process. She is CEO of Lever for Change and Managing Director of the Fellows (Genius Grants) and 100&Change programs. at the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
Forbes: "MacKenzie Bezos And Melinda Gates Team Up On $30 Million Gender Equity Contest"
By: Maggie McGrath | June 16, 2020
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Business Insider: "Melinda Gates and MacKenzie Bezos are partnering up to confront gender and racial inequality, starting with a $30 million grant. Here's how to qualify."
By: Marguerite Ward | June 16, 2020
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"Lone Star Prize dangles $10 million for a Texas-sized idea"
By: Cheryl Hall | March 31, 2020
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Lyda Hill Philanthropies is launching a statewide contest to improve health care, unemployment and the environment.
Tips for Creating Effective 2-page Factsheets
By: Dr. Kristen Molyneaux | January 29, 2020
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Factsheet
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Creating a factsheet for a project can be an effective way to communicate about your program to potential funders and other key stakeholders. Factsheets are often used for promotional and fundraising purposes and, if done well, they can help tell the story of an organization’s work in a dynamic and pithy way.
Bold Solutions Network Project Factsheet Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
January 10, 2020
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Facts about Factsheets
January 8, 2020
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The Facts about Fact Sheets Presentation
January 8, 2020
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