Kettering Foundation

UNCF NAMES LEGENDARY EDUCATOR DR. JOHNNETTA BETSCH COLE AS PRESIDENT-IN-RESIDENCE AND CO-CHAIRPERSON OF ITS $1 BILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Cole will serve as an ambassador for the campaign and advocate with UNCF-member presidents and her own network to help identify new supporters.

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  • Cole will serve as an ambassador for the campaign and advocate with UNCF-member presidents and her own network to help identify new supporters.
  • As president of Bennett College, Dr. Cole led a successful $50 million capital campaign.
  • “I am equally thrilled to echo Dr. Lomax’s sentiments about Dr. Cole coming on board as co-chairperson of our capital campaign.
  • It is also a profound honor and a joy to serve as a co-chairperson for the UNCF capital campaign,” said Dr. Cole.

Kettering Foundation Names Four Additional Senior Fellows

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Four inspirational leaders have accepted appointments as senior fellows, the Charles F. Kettering Foundation announced today. The new fellows are William Barber II, Neal Katyal, Kelley Robinson and Alexander Vindman, They join 9 senior fellows from diverse backgrounds and political views appointed since November to strengthen the Foundation's focus on encouraging civic participation and fighting the rise of authoritarianism and threats to democracy in the US and around the globe. The senior fellows have distinguished records in religion, law, civil rights and international relations.

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  • DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Four inspirational leaders have accepted appointments as senior fellows, the Charles F. Kettering Foundation announced today.
  • For more than 40 years, the Kettering Foundation has worked to strengthen citizen engagement in democratic societies around the globe.
  • The Kettering Foundation will tap the unique strengths, interests and bases of experience of each of its fellows.
  • The Charles F. Kettering Foundation , headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, operating foundation rooted in the American tradition of inventive research.

María Teresa Kumar, Michael Luttig Named Kettering Foundation Senior Fellows

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- María Teresa Kumar and J. Michael Luttig have accepted appointments as senior fellows, the Charles F. Kettering Foundation announced today. They join nine senior fellows from diverse backgrounds and political views appointed since November to strengthen the Foundation's focus on encouraging civic participation and fighting the rise of authoritarianism and threats to democracy in the US and around the globe. The senior fellows are drawn from both major parties, with distinguished records in government, higher education, civil society, business and journalism.

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  • DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- María Teresa Kumar and J. Michael Luttig have accepted appointments as senior fellows, the Charles F. Kettering Foundation announced today.
  • María Teresa Kumar is Cofounder and President of Voto Latino, a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization, and its sister nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization, Voto Latino Foundation.
  • "María Teresa Kumar and J. Michael Luttig are fearless defenders of the Constitution, inclusive democracy and the rule of law, and I am delighted to welcome them to the group of senior fellows at the Kettering Foundation," said Davies.
  • The Kettering Foundation will tap the unique strengths, interests and bases of experience of each of its fellows.

Kettering Foundation Appoints Seven Senior Fellows

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charles F. Kettering Foundation today announced the appointments of seven distinguished Americans as Kettering Foundation senior fellows. These appointments are among the foundation's most recent steps to implement its new strategic plan. The senior fellows are drawn from both major parties, with distinguished records in government, higher education, civil society, business and journalism.

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  • DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charles F. Kettering Foundation today announced the appointments of seven distinguished Americans as Kettering Foundation senior fellows .
  • The senior fellows are drawn from both major parties, with distinguished records in government, higher education, civil society, business and journalism.
  • The Kettering Foundation will tap the unique strengths, interests and bases of experience of each of its fellows.
  • The Charles F. Kettering Foundation , headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, operating foundation rooted in the American tradition of inventive research.

FMC, Kettering Foundation Convene 80 Former Members, Political Leaders For Symposium On Election Integrity

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC) and the Charles F. Kettering Foundation hosted over 80 former Members of Congress and political institution leaders across the political spectrum for a conference on election integrity.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC) and the Charles F. Kettering Foundation hosted over 80 former Members of Congress and political institution leaders across the political spectrum for a conference on election integrity.
  • "We were honored to host such a timely symposium to learn more about the nuts and bolts of our electoral process," said Pete Weichlein, FMC CEO.
  • "It's clear there is deep apprehension surrounding the 2024 election, which makes organizing opportunities for collaboration even more important."
  • The Charles F. Kettering Foundation, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, operating foundation rooted in the American tradition of inventive research.

Kettering Foundation Awards Fellowship to Kathleen Sebelius

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charles F. Kettering Foundation today announced it is awarding its first David Mathews Democracy Fellowship Award to former Kansas Governor and Obama administration Cabinet member Kathleen Sebelius.

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  • DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charles F. Kettering Foundation today announced it is awarding its first David Mathews Democracy Fellowship Award to former Kansas Governor and Obama administration Cabinet member Kathleen Sebelius.
  • Sharon Davies, president and CEO of the Kettering Foundation, praised Sebelius' record of leadership at the state and national levels.
  • "The foundation is honored that Secretary Sebelius will be the first-ever recipient of the David Mathews Democracy Fellowship Award.
  • The Charles F. Kettering Foundation , headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, operating foundation rooted in the American tradition of inventive research.

Kettering Foundation awards fellowship to Judy Woodruff

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charles F. Kettering Foundation is awarding its Katherine W. Fanning Fellowship in Journalism and Democracy to Judy Woodruff, senior correspondent and former anchor and managing editor of the PBS NewsHour. A distinguished journalist for more than five decades, Woodruff is nationally recognized for her integrity, reporting and media leadership. She is the recipient of numerous awards, among them a Peabody Journalistic Integrity Award and an Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award. She has received 25 honorary degrees.

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  • DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charles F. Kettering Foundation is awarding its Katherine W. Fanning Fellowship in Journalism and Democracy to Judy Woodruff, senior correspondent and former anchor and managing editor of the PBS NewsHour.
  • She is the recipient of numerous awards, among them a Peabody Journalistic Integrity Award and an Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • "The Kettering Foundation is delighted to recognize Judy Woodruff as its 2023-2024 Fanning Fellow," said Sharon L. Davies, Kettering Foundation president and CEO.
  • The Charles F. Kettering Foundation , headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, operating foundation rooted in the American tradition of inventive research.

99 Former College Presidents Speak Out for Campus Diversity

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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DAYTON, Ohio, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charles F. Kettering Foundation today announced a new jointly signed statement by 99 former college and university presidents in support of diversity in higher education. The group is deeply concerned about the impact the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard will have on our democracy.

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  • DAYTON, Ohio, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charles F. Kettering Foundation today announced a new jointly signed statement by 99 former college and university presidents in support of diversity in higher education.
  • Representatives of Public Agenda , PEN America , Campus Compact and Sustained Dialogue Institute , were also present.
  • As the former presidents argue in the statement, "The future of our democracy depends upon a shared appreciation of our differences.
  • "The Kettering Foundation is proud to stand with the statement and vision of these former college presidents."

Former White House Domestic Policy Council Directors Launch National Citizens' Initiative to Address Hate-Fueled Violence

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At today's United We Stand Summit at the White House to counter hate-fueled violence, a bipartisan group of former Directors of the White House Domestic Policy Council from the last three presidential administrations announced Dignity.us,  a Citizens' Initiative to Address Hate-Fueled Violence in America. The non-partisan effort addresses a disturbing and accelerating decline in mutual trust in America and an increase in targeted hate and violence. Hate-fueled violence, for which data was first collected in 1990, has reached levels not seen since the aftermath of 9/11 and undercuts the bonds of mutual respect that make self-government possible.

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  • The non-partisan effort addresses a disturbing and accelerating decline in mutual trust in America and an increase in targeted hate and violence.
  • Hate-fueled violence, for which data was first collected in 1990, has reached levels not seen since the aftermath of 9/11 and undercuts the bonds of mutual respect that make self-government possible.
  • We will learn from communities that have experienced hatred and violence, together with others working on this challenge, to boost prevention, response, resilience and renewal."
  • Dignity.us invites the American people to share testimonials, insights and ideas for how to address targeted violence and division in America at Dignity.us .

Sharon L. Davies to Lead Charles F. Kettering Foundation

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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DAYTON, Ohio, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of the Charles F. Kettering Foundation has chosen Sharon L. Davies, J.D., as its president and chief executive officer. This is the first change in leadership since 1981 for the non-profit organization, which researches and promotes citizen-centered democracy. David Mathews, the current CEO and president of the Kettering Foundation, will become president emeritus when Davies begins in April.

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  • DAYTON, Ohio, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of the Charles F. Kettering Foundation has chosen Sharon L. Davies, J.D., as its president and chief executive officer.
  • David Mathews, the current CEO and president of the Kettering Foundation, will become president emeritus when Davies begins in April.
  • The Kettering Foundation was founded in 1927 by Charles F. Kettering, noted inventor and philanthropist, who received a degree in engineering from The Ohio State University.
  • "After an exhaustive search, the Kettering Foundation Board of Directors is delighted that Sharon Davies will lead the organization at this critical moment for democracy," said the chair of the Kettering Foundation Board of Directors, Sherry Magill.