nonprofits
Anonymous Donor Gives $7.5M to Fort Smith Catholic Schools
The funds create a permanent endowment supporting tuition aid, educational programs and long-term stewardship.
The grant will expand instructional equipment and student scholarships for the facility, which is scheduled to open in August.
The jobs will support the regional transmission provider’s Markets+ initiative, which is expected to go live in 2027.
He joined the independent healthy policy organization as director of health policy in 2011 and was named CEO in October.
Anonymous Donor Gives $7.5M to Fort Smith Catholic Schools
The funds create a permanent endowment supporting tuition aid, educational programs and long-term stewardship. read more >
NPC Receives $500K From Windgate Foundation for New Welding Facility
The grant will expand instructional equipment and student scholarships for the facility, which is scheduled to open in August. read more >
SPP’s $150M Expansion to Create 190 Jobs, Majority in Little Rock
The jobs will support the regional transmission provider's Markets+ initiative, which is expected to go live in 2027. read more >
Craig Wilson of ACHI Sees Data and Partnerships Driving Arkansas Health Forward
He joined the independent healthy policy organization as director of health policy in 2011 and was named CEO in October. read more >
Two Closed Hospitals, Two Different Paths for Their Foundations
Two hospital foundations are at a crossroads after their respective hospitals have closed their doors. read more >
SPP Hires Kristine Raper as Regulatory Director for Western Expansion
She's a veteran of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) in Salt Lake City. read more >
Arkansas Children’s $50M Gift (Editorial)
A $50 million donation to the Arkansas Children's Hospital is a refreshing piece of news to start the new year. read more >
John Brown University Receives $750K From Walker Foundation
The gift will support the expansion of the university’s Health Education Building, which houses JBU’s nursing program. read more >
Kinco Wins $9.12M Contract to Build Downtown Office Building
The project will expand the headquarters of a growing nonprofit. read more >
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Grows Into Its Next Chapter
As the garden approaches 20 years of operation, expansion projects aim to expand capacity, improve visitor experience and support education programs. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Rural Schools Hit By Trump’s Grant Cuts Have Few Options for Making Up for The Lost Money
Federal dollars make up roughly 10% of education spending nationally, but the percentage is significantly higher in rural districts, which are not able to raise as much money on property taxes. read more >
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Arkansas Children’s Gets $50M Gift From Billionaire Philanthropist
It's largest philanthropic gift the pediatric care system has ever received. read more >
Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Appoints Cory Anderson as CEO
He most recently served as chief innovation officer for the foundation. read more >
Arkansas Community Foundation, The Peacock Group, UAMS Announce New Hires and Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
Banking, education and nonprofits are among the notable industries in this week's Movers & Shakers. read more >
Center for Arkansas Legal Services to Dissolve, Leaving State With Single Legal Aid Provider
The closure of the Center for Arkansas Legal Services will mean six-figure savings, but more work for Arkansas Legal Aid. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
‘True Grit’ (Editorial)
We hope readers took the time to read our Marty Cook’s profile last week of Judy McReynolds, who is retiring as CEO of ArcBest at the end of the year. […] read more >
Jessica Hughes Ford Named President & CEO of Arkansas Community Foundation
The Arkansas Community Foundation of Little Rock has found no one better to take the reigns of their organization than Jessica Hughes Ford, who will start as President & CEO Jan. 1. read more >
Bentonville’s Best Friends Center Becomes a National Pilot for Modern Sheltering
The project, completed in 2023, was a $19.8 million endeavor to create a community hub for pet adoption, vital veterinary services and animal-based events. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
From Grassroots to Grand Opening: Best Friends Pet Resource Center’s Journey
The Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville was the outcome of a grassroots volunteer movement and the determination to better the animals of Northwest Arkansas. read more >
Study to Measure Impact of Goodwill Arkansas Job Training Programs
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas has been selected to be part of a study that will determine the impact of the nonprofit's training programs. read more >
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