Press Forward Alaska: Philanthropic Support for Local Journalism
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Tag: Philanthropy
United Way of Anchorage Promotes Vice President of Philanthropy
Greg Gallagher, United Way of Anchorage’s individual giving officer since 2022, is promoted to senior leadership as Vice President of Philanthropy.
Alaska Institute for Justice Receives $2M Gift for Human Rights Legal Services
Alaska Institute for Justice received $2 million from Yield Giving’s open call to support critical human rights work in Alaska.
Catholic Social Services Selects Kris Palmatier as Chief Financial Officer
The new Chief Financial Officer for Catholic Social Services in Anchorage is Kris Palmatier, previously an executive at the Rasmuson Foundation.
Alaska Community Foundation Selects Alexandra McKay as New President and CEO
Alexandra “Alex” McKay, most recently an executive with Rasmuson Foundation, is the choice of the Alaska Community Foundation to become its new President and CEO.
Providence Alaska Foundation Promotes New President
Providence Alaska Foundation promoted regional director of operations Cynthia Libby as its new President. She also takes on the title of Chief Philanthropy Officer of the fundraising arm of Providence Health & Services Alaska.
FashionPact Recovers from Roof Collapse, Opens New Location
After a devastating roof collapse last winter, FashionPact is returning to full strength. The Anchorage secondhand store is opening a new location at 68th Avenue and Lake Otis Parkway.
GCI Surprises Local Anchorage Humanitarian with $10,000 5G Trailblazer Award
Shirley Mae Springer Staten has been selected as the recipient of the GCI 5G Trailblazer Award—an award that recognizes an outstanding member of the Anchorage community who embodies the trailblazer spirit and demonstrates a commitment to making people feel more connected.
A Shout Out to Alaska Businesses Stepping Up to Combat COVID-19
Here is a look at some of Alaska’s businesses that are doing good for their communities.
Sealaska Pledges $1 Million to COVID-19 Relief, Recovery
Sealaska’s board of directors approved a $1 million COVID-19 relief and recovery package to help Alaska Native communities respond to the impact from the coronavirus.