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Dillard’s Donates $250K to Ronald McDonald House Charities
With this year’s contribution, Dillard’s has donated more than $16 million to local Ronald McDonald House Charities programs since 1994. read more >
Brian Bell Named President and CEO of Arkansas Hospice
Bell, who joined the organization in 2016, is board-certified in family medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. He succeeds Judith Wooten, who will assist with the transition through April. read more >
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Raised $13M With Crescendo Campaign
The campaign began in July 2019 and raised $11.75 million to pay for the music center and $1.6 million for the symphony's annual fund. read more >
Stephens Commits $250K Annually to Red Cross Disaster Responder Program
The pledge aims to help the nonprofit quickly mobilize resources and provide assistance to those affected by disasters in the U.S. read more >
TheatreSquared Awarded National Endowment of the Arts Grant
TheatreSquared in Fayetteville will receive $50,000 to support the Arkansas New Play Festival, which was launched in 2009 to support the development of new plays in the state. read more >
El Centro Hispano, Life Skills for Youth Awarded $3M for Digital Access and Literacy Programs
The federal grants were obtained through a partnership with The Connection Hub, a two-year pilot program by The Walton Family Foundation. read more >
CFO Network Offers Free Financial Advice for Nonprofits
The Impact Hour offers a free one-hour session with one of CFO Network's principals to help nonprofits tackle financial challenges, improve fiscal strategies, and position their organizations for long-term success. read more >
Arkansas Children’s Northwest Receives $2M Grant From Mabee Foundation
Arkansas Children’s Northwest has received a $2 million challenge grant to support the hospital's ongoing expansion project. read more >
2024 Miracle Ball Exceeds $1M Goal for Arkansas Children’s Hospital Expansion
The 19th annual Miracle Ball raised more than $1 million to support the hospital's $318 million expansion project. read more >
AEDC Awards $2M to 11 Local Startup Accelerators
Funds are aimed at encouraging the development of technological products and services. Recipients include Startup Junkie, The Venture Center and Forge Institute. read more >
Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame Announces New Officers
Stacy Hurst will succeed Suzanne Clark as board chair for the Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame. read more >
Northwest Arkansas Council Names Stefanie Pawluk as Executive Director of Health Care Transformation
The former Heartland Whole Health Institute policy director will lead implementation of Vision 2030, focusing on improving regional health care access, reducing outmigration for specialty care and advancing value-based care initiatives. read more >
Clintons Urge Voters Agitated by Today’s Politics to Remain Involved In Public Service
The Clintons spoke during a panel discussion with journalist Laura Ling as part of a weekend of activities marking the 20th anniversary of the Clinton Presidential Library's opening in Little Rock. read more >
Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Launches New $50M Grant Fund
The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation has launched the Arkansas Enterprise Capital Grant Fund, aiming to raise $50 million for nonprofits across the state. read more >
Arvest Foundation Gives $102K to Organizations in Central Arkansas
The funds support organizations that are "actively working to create positive change for others," the foundation said in a news release. read more >
Goodwill Plans 20,000-SF Retail Center in West Little Rock
The flagship project at 610 Kirk Rd. is expected to cost $4 million-$6 million and create 30-50 jobs. read more >
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CARTI’s Festival of Trees Breaks Fundraising Record, Raises Nearly $870K
The CARTI Auxiliary’s Festival of Trees has surpassed fundraising records for the second consecutive year, raising nearly $870,000. read more >
12 Arkansas Groups Receive Grants to Fund Mental Health Programs
The Blue & You Foundation is awarding more than $1.3 million in grants to a dozen nonprofit organizations around the state for the expansion of mental health programs. read more >
Volunteers Came Back to Nonprofits in 2023, After the Pandemic Tanked Participation
Nonprofit volunteers have come back after the pandemic according to a new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps, but it is not a full return to pre-pandemic rates of volunteerism. read more >
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Hunt Family Pledges $100M for University of Arkansas Scholarships
The planned gift makes up half of the fundraising goal for the university's Land of Opportunity Scholarship campaign. read more >