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PRCA remembers Francis Ingham, with new initiative to open doors to the profession, working with Taylor Bennett Foundation

Stuart Mitchell

PRCA, the trade association for the PR, communications and public affairs industry, this weekend marks the first anniversary of the death of its Director General, Francis Ingham, who led the organisation from 2007 to 2023 and was known for his efforts to make the industry more accessible and to support early-career practitioners. A professional development programme to break down barriers that prevent people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds from thriving in the PR and communications industry, has been launched today by the PRCA and Taylor Bennett Foundation (TBF).…

Arts for Impact campaign launches to bring much-needed funds to cultural sector

Stuart Mitchell

Big Give, the UK’s most successful match funding platform, is launching its inaugural arts-focused fundraising campaign today, in partnership with New Philanthropy for Arts & Culture (NPAC), a network of arts supporters who are passionate about increasing philanthropic support of the arts and culture sector. Until Tuesday, 26th March, the campaign will match donations to 239 arts charities across the UK, multiplying the public’s generosity. A variety of different art forms which have a social impact in their local communities are being funded, including music, theatre, dance, visual arts, museums,…

Channel 4 targets new wave of investment into overlooked founders

Stuart Mitchell

Channel 4 is launching Untapped, a ground-breaking commercial initiative to invest in entrepreneurs who have traditionally been overlooked by the VC ecosystem. The initiative – led by Channel 4’s consumer investment arm, Channel 4 Ventures – is informed by new research which shows that founders securing significant investment historically fall into a narrow range of elite profiles. Untapped seeks to address this – and generate new revenues for Channel 4 – by investing in high growth businesses led by founders with a broader range of profiles based on factors including…

Susan G. Komen® Strengthens Leadership with Strategic Appointments to Board of Directors

Stuart Mitchell

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced four new global leaders to serve on its Board of Directors. These appointments mark a significant milestone in the organization’s continued commitment to advancing breast cancer research, awareness and support. The newly appointed board members bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the organization, further fortifying Komen’s mission to end breast cancer forever.   With a combined expertise in oncology, finance and technology investment, the addition of Kim Blackwell, Elizabeth de-Saint Aignan, Charles Rockefeller and Kathy Sutherland underscores the…

More Than 36% of Russell 1000 Workers Don’t Make a Family-Sustaining Living Wage

Stuart Mitchell

Americans care that companies pay a fair, living wage. In fact, JUST Capital’s report “2023 Issues Survey – The People’s Priorities,” which measures the business issues most important to the public, found that paying a fair, living wage was the highest priority for a fourth consecutive year, garnering widespread support as the top issue across almost every demographic group. In a year marked by high inflation and increasing cost of living around the country, the focus on living wages – or a wage rate that allows workers to meet basic…