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technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Anthropic backs nonprofit AI with a 1,000-fellow Claude Corps

Anthropic is funding Claude Corps, a $150M initiative to place 1,000 AI fellows at 400+ nonprofits for a year, paying $85,000 annually with benefits; the first 100 fellows start in October 2026, with further cohorts in January and August 2027, and each host organization gets a $10,000 grant plus free Claude credits. Applicants must be 18+, US work authorized, and have no more than two years of full-time experience; recruitment is run with CodePath. While the program broadens AI adoption in nonprofits, critics warn of potential dependency on Anthropic’s ecosystem, particularly as the company pursues an IPO.

via The Next Web|

#ai-fellows #anthropic #claude-corps

technology1 month ago•81 min saved

Claude Corps: Anthropic backs nonprofits with a first-of-its-kind AI training program

Anthropic launches Claude Corps to train AI-minded early-career people for nonprofit work, partnering with CodePath to place fellows in organizations to help them responsibly adopt AI; the program emphasizes accessibility and broad representation. StriveTogether will host two fellows. Separately, Anthropic pledges $200 million to study AI’s societal impact and develop a framework for workers displaced by AI, as industry voices call for government regulation and human-centered AI governance to maximize benefits for communities.

via AP News|

#anthropic #artificial-intelligence #claude-corps

health1 month ago•0 min saved

Acting FDA chief vows to shield rare-disease talks from politics

The acting FDA Commissioner pledged to prevent political interference at a meeting with 15 rare-disease nonprofit groups, signaling a commitment to keeping discussions on drug development and oversight free from political pressure.

via Endpoints News|

#fda #health #health-policy

careers1 month ago•4 min saved

Pivoting After Graduation: Pursuing Public Policy Abroad

After years of applying to 100+ entry-level jobs and juggling multiple gigs, the author pivots from journalism to public policy, deciding to pursue a master’s degree abroad in France with a scholarship to boost competitiveness and focus on women’s health, while continuing to network and volunteer with nonprofits.

via Business Insider|

#career-change #careers #job-search

arts2 months ago•22 min saved

The Flip Pinball Museum Moves to the Loop, Expanding to Downtown Space

Chicago’s only nonprofit pinball museum, The Flip, is relocating from Pilsen to Block 37 in the Loop this summer, growing from 550 to 2,900 square feet, with ticketed admission at the new site and more than 30 playable machines plus exhibits on the game’s history.

via Block Club Chicago|

#arts #chicago #loop

sports2 months ago•25 min saved

Fundraiser pitches donor drive for Trump’s DC waterfront Garden of Heroes and East Potomac Golf

A Washington Post report reveals a top Trump fundraiser is seeking contributions for a nonprofit that says it will support plans to dramatically reshape Washington’s waterfront, including East Potomac Golf Course and the National Garden of American Heroes; the proposals have not been approved and would require federal review, potentially altering public land use at DC’s waterfront.

via The Washington Post|

#donald-trump #golf #national-monuments

obituaries5 months ago•23 min saved

Shirley Raines, Homelessness Advocate and Beauty 2 the Streetz Founder, Dies at 58

Shirley Raines, founder of Beauty 2 the Streetz and a longtime advocate for people experiencing homelessness on Los Angeles’s Skid Row, died at age 58. Her death was reported by the Clark County, Nevada coroner with the cause pending; she had expanded her advocacy beyond L.A. to Nevada in recent years and had served as grand marshal of the 2022 Long Beach Pride parade.

via The Washington Post|

#activism #homelessness #los-angeles-california

business5 months ago•21 min saved

Green City Market Finds Year-Round Home in North Center

Green City Market has purchased the former Montrose garden center at 2457 W. Montrose Ave. for $899,000 to serve as a new year-round home, enabling a winter market and pop-up events. The 5,000-square-foot space will support the market’s vendors and programs, with renovations funded by Abby Mandel’s estate trust. Lincoln Park and West Loop markets will continue operating as usual, while the Avondale indoor winter market runs through March during planning for the new space.

via Block Club Chicago|

#business #farmers-markets #green-city-market

immigration6 months ago•9 min saved

Rights, Boundaries, and Safety: A Guide for ICE Encounters and Native-Serving Nonprofits

This resource provides practical Know Your Rights guidance for individuals approached by ICE at home, work, or in public—covering when a judicial warrant is required, the right to remain silent, how to request supervisory review on ID issues (e.g., Tribal IDs), and the importance of recording interactions safely and seeking legal help—along with post-encounter steps. It also includes a field-friendly fact sheet for Native-serving nonprofits on designating public vs. private spaces, enforcing access policies to protect Fourth Amendment rights, staff roles, and preparing for potential police or ICE encounters, plus contacts for legal aid and detainee resources.

via Native American Rights Fund|

#ice #immigration #know-your-rights

business6 months ago•1 min saved

Nonprofits in Minnesota and US face funding and job cuts amid economic and policy challenges

US non-profit organizations are reducing jobs due to a decline in government and donor funding, highlighting financial challenges in the sector.

via Financial Times|

#business #donor-funding #funding-cuts

politics9 months ago•3 min saved

White House Moves Against Political and Non-Profit Groups Amid Rising Tensions

Over 100 progressive nonprofits, including the Open Society Foundations and Ford Foundation, have condemned the Trump administration's threats to investigate and dismantle left-leaning organizations, asserting that such actions undermine democracy and threaten free speech amid unfounded claims linking these groups to political violence and the recent murder of Charlie Kirk.

via Democracy Docket|

#free-speech #investigation #left-leaning-organizations

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

I.R.S. Allows Churches to Endorse Political Candidates

The IRS announced that churches and houses of worship can now endorse political candidates to their congregations, creating an exemption from the longstanding ban on political campaigning by tax-exempt nonprofits, following a court case involving Texas churches and Christian broadcasters.

via The New York Times|

#churches #endorsements #irs

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Trump Nominates Billy Long for IRS Commissioner Role

Donald Trump's nominee for the IRS, former Missouri Rep. Billy Long, reportedly pressured the agency to investigate the Humane Society after it backed a dog protection initiative. If confirmed, Long could potentially strip tax-exempt status from nonprofits he opposes, especially if a pending bill granting the Trump administration more power to rescind tax statuses is enacted.

via The Lever|

#billy-long #humane-society #irs

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Controversial House Bill Targets Nonprofits with 'Terrorist' Label

The U.S. House has passed a bill allowing the Treasury Department to revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofits deemed to support terrorism, sparking concerns over potential misuse against political opponents and activists. Critics argue the bill lacks clear definitions and could infringe on constitutional rights, with fears it may suppress dissent and activism. The bill, which passed with Republican support, must still pass the Senate and be signed by the President to become law.

via PBS NewsHour|

#civil-rights #nonprofits #politics

politics1 year ago•0 min saved

House Bill Threatens Nonprofits Amidst Partisan Tensions

Republicans, with some Democratic support, are moving to empower President-elect Trump to potentially shut down nonprofits by labeling them as threats under anti-terrorism measures. This includes a GOP strategy to defund climate and clean energy groups they oppose.

via The Lever|

#climate-change #defunding #gop