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Delivering Public Value Through Convening: Lessons from Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
One of a series of case studies that illustrate a capabilities framework for effective public partnerships that includes navigation, convening, experimentation, and codification.
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Nancy Drew and the Queen City: Why I Believe in the Power of Libraries
Meet Jess Schauble, the new Programming Manager for the new Main Library. Thanks to the generosity of the Gambrell Foundation, Jess will lead the development of adult signature programming for our flagship location.
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Neorah: Aspiring to Help Others Achieve Their Dreams
Read about the story and goals of one of the incredible 2025 graduates and DifferenceMakers CLT alum from one of our grantees, Communities in Schools.
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A generation of lost men? The reality of NEET data
This research brief from our grantee, American Institute for Boys & Men explores the characteristics and trends of young people who are classified as disconnected youth or NEET—not in education, employment, or training.
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    The HEAL Economy
    Research from our grantee, American Institute for Boys & Men: "Male representation in HEAL professions, at 22%, is a little lower than female representation in STEM, at 24%. But while the share of STEM jobs held by women is rising rapidly, the share of men in HEAL is declining. This means missed job opportunities for men as well as a damaging lack of men in some vitally important roles.
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    Our First Program-Related Investment (“PRI”)
    After evaluating five Program-Related Investment (PRI) opportunities for the past three years, we are excited to announce the first official PRI for The Gambrell Foundation effective August 2020! Previously, the Foundation passed on PRI opportunities for various reasons, including excessive fees, concerns regarding repayment, and a lack of follow-through from the PRI applicant.  We define […]
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