National Youth Leadership Council

INDIA GIVING DAY March 1, 2024

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Monday, October 2, 2023

India Giving Day (IGD), which will be held on March 1, 2024, will celebrate the joy of giving and the positive impact that philanthropy has made and can make possible in India.

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  • India Giving Day (IGD), which will be held on March 1, 2024, will celebrate the joy of giving and the positive impact that philanthropy has made and can make possible in India.
  • The inaugural India Giving Day campaign that culminated on March 2, 2023 resulted in 1,031 donations averaging $133 to 25 of the most respected, transparent, and effective nonprofits delivering services in India today.
  • Through India Giving Day, IPA seeks to influence how quickly this growth takes place and the impact of the giving.
  • Alex Counts , the Executive Director of the Alliance and India Giving Day, called on all those who have a connection to India to get involved.

MEDAL OF HONOR FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW LEADER

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medal of Honor Foundation (the Foundation) today announced that John Shertzer has been appointed to the role of executive director to lead the organization into a new period of growth and impact.

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  • The Medal of Honor Foundation was established in 1999 to advance the mission and ensure financial support of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society (the Society), the membership organization of the 65 living Medal of Honor Recipientsour nation's greatest heroes.
  • McIntyre said, "We are delighted that John is joining us at the Medal of Honor Foundation.
  • John's a mission-driven leader whose principles are perfectly in sync with those of the Medal of Honor.
  • Shertzer added, "The opportunity to support the work of our nation's Medal of Honor Recipients is an honor and privilege.

Spaulding Ridge Expands Advanced Data and Analytics Practice with New Leadership; Announces VP of HR Business Partner Promotion and Hires VP of Global Leadership Development to Deepen Strong Learning Culture

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

The company also announces the promotion of Cara Halladay to Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner, and welcomes Rich Johnson as Vice President, Global Leadership Development.

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  • The company also announces the promotion of Cara Halladay to Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner, and welcomes Rich Johnson as Vice President, Global Leadership Development.
  • Mick brings extensive experience in modernizing data needed for organizations to make informed decisions that accelerate growth," says John Beringer, Partner, Spaulding Ridge.
  • "As it relates to our people, our talent and culture of learning is part of what makes us unique," adds Jay Laabs, Spaulding Ridge, CEO.
  • Rich, as VP of Global Learning and Development, will be focused on cultivating strong leadership and empowering Spaulding Ridge employees with the competence and skillsets needed to continue scaling."

Global Fund for Children and Avast Foundation launch fund for youth-led social change

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

WASHINGTON and PRAGUE, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Fund for Children (GFC) and Avast Foundation today announce the Spark Fund , a new fund to support youth-led and youth-focused groups around the world that are tackling injustice and inequality, driving transformational change, and building a more inclusive world.

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  • WASHINGTON and PRAGUE, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Fund for Children (GFC) and Avast Foundation today announce the Spark Fund , a new fund to support youth-led and youth-focused groups around the world that are tackling injustice and inequality, driving transformational change, and building a more inclusive world.
  • GFC and Avast Foundation established the Spark Fund based on their shared commitment to empowering the next generation to promote human rights in the digital age.
  • The Spark Fund puts key decisions in the hands of youth and provides young leaders and their organizations, networks, and movements with flexible funding and capacity development.
  • "We're excited to be working alongside Avast Foundation and Global Fund for Children as part of the Spark Fund to develop a sector-leading approach to online social engagement and digital citizenship," said Kat Dixon, Director of Partnerships at Catch22.