U.S. Economic Opportunity Archives

Dec 14 2018

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Meet The Industrial Commons, one of our 10 grantees for the #CommunitiesThriveChallenge: They provide resources and support to firms, networks, and workers in industrial western North Carolina, aiming to improve livelihoods and …

Dec 10 2018

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Coalfield Development Corporation

Meet Coalfield Development Corporation, one of our 10 grantees for the #CommunitiesThriveChallenge: Coalfield is working to promote a diversified economy in counties where, for a considerable time, coal was a singular …

Dec 07 2018

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Benefits Data Trust

Meet Benefits Data Trust, one of our 10 grantees for the #CommunitiesThriveChallenge: Since its inception, Benefits Data Trust has secured over $7 billion in benefits and services that help individuals and …

Dec 04 2018

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Announcing the Communities Thrive Challenge Grantees

Congratulations to the 10 grantees of the Communities Thrive Challenge! We, along with our partner, the Rockefeller Foundation, are humbled by the overwhelming response to this challenge: The final 10 grantees were …

Dec 04 2018

Perspective

Announcing the Communities Thrive Challenge Grantees

Today, we are thrilled to share the names of the 10 organizations that will each receive a $1 million grant as part of the Communities Thrive Challenge, a joint funding …

Dec 04 2018

Press Releases

10 Community Organizations Receive $1M Each to Improve Economic Opportunity

With $10M in Funding From The Rockefeller Foundation and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Communities Thrive Challenge Grantees From Missoula, MT to San Juan, Puerto Rico, Will Expand Their Community-Led Approaches Grantees Are …

Nov 27 2018

Perspective

Modernizing Tax Credits to Provide True Economic Security

Millions of Americans are feeling financial strain from the rising cost of living and stagnant wages. Nearly 40 percent of adults say they had trouble meeting basic needs last year, …

Sep 24 2018

Perspective

Cost-Per-Hire Calculator Helps Companies Assess Hiring Expenses

The full cost of hiring can be more extensive than you think. Many companies see the importance of both assessing and minimizing their cost-per-hire. Talent managers use this metric to assess …

Sep 17 2018

Press Releases

The Rockefeller Foundation and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announce Finalists in $10M Economic Opportunity Challenge

The Rockefeller Foundation and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Applaud the 20 Finalists Advancing to the Final Round of the Communities Thrive Challenge and the 63 Semi-Finalist Organizations September 17, 2018– …

Sep 13 2018

Perspective

Sustainable Economic Growth and Decent Work for All

This piece is part of our 2018 United Nations General Assembly series. Sustainable economic growth starts with stability, opportunity and dignity everyday. The world is getting richer. In a span of 30 years, …

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