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"She nails her job every day, but it's her compassion that really stands out," says the "heart and soul" of a fundraising team for the American Red Cross in Kansas and Oklahoma.
Tara Burnett is one of seven Red Cross employees in the region to receive the organization's Compassion Award, reflecting the Red Cross' "5 C's" of compassion, Credibility, Creativity, Commitment, and Collaboration, the Tulsa World reports.
"Tara embodies the compassion of the Red Cross, effectively conveying our mission to donors in a distinctive manner," says Red Cross Regional CEO Alice Townsend.
"And when there's cause for celebration, she wholeheartedly joins in camaraderie, spreading joy and enthusiasm."
The other recipients of the awards: Cynthia Vandenameele: "She willingly collaborates with everyone on staff to create excellent events, ensuring that everyone is comfortable with their tasks, and that everything runs smoothly."
Hunter Harris: "She consistently embodies the principles of collaboration in her daily work, making her an outstanding candidate for recognition."
Kellie Keith: "She's always there, checking in on everyone, making sure we feel supported and cared for."
Michael Clark: "Her dedication knows no bounds.
And when there's cause for celebration, she wholeheartedly joins in camaraderie,
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, California Endowment
In 2024, Los Angeles will host the Mission Investors Exchange 2024 National Conference, an annual conference that brings together more than 750 philanthropy and impact investing leaders from across...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, California Endowment
Ava DuVernay financed her latest film with money from the Giving Pledgean initiative of the California Endowment, the largest US foundation to commit its entire $4 billion portfolio to social and...more
Foundation: Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Skoll Foundation, Target Foundation, Ford Foundation, Philadelphia Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
"The US creative economy was most recently valued at over $1 trillion by the National Endowment for the Arts," per a press release, "even before considering film, fashion, video games, beauty, food,...more
"Having a purposeful job actually does transform someone's life," says Edwin Walsh, who runs a social enterprise in Australia called Assembled Threads. "You actually are moving someone from...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
"When you see the kids interacting and them building communitythat's what it is," says Camp Quality Kentuckiana executive director Eddie Bobbitt. "It's bigger than fishing and pie fights." The...more
Foundation: Hawaii Community Foundation
If you're in your 60s or older and looking for adult day care in Maui, you're in luck. The nonprofit Maui Adult Day Care Centers lost its West Maui Center in the Lahaina fire last August, but...more
A Missouri State University student has won an Emmy for his behind-the-scenes look at a Springfield zoo, the Springfield News-Leader reports. Jon Mabee taught film and television students to film...more
When Bill Bone was hit by a car while riding his bike in Florida last year, he didn't know it at the time, but the accident would prove to be the final nail in his coffin. His wrongful death suit...more
"We are committed to being an industry leader in creating a culture where every individual is valued, respected, and can fully contribute their best selves." So says Hillary Wirtz, the senior...more
Foundation: Rockefeller Foundation
John Kerry has a new gig, and it's not as high-profile as his old one, but he's still making headlines for it. The former secretary of state announced Tuesday that he'll serve as honorary chair...more
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