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Jun 5, 2020

Unshackling the potential of every American in the wake of George Floyd killing

The tragic death of George Floyd & so many other Black Americans underscores the longstanding problem of systemic injustice. Jim Shelton shares his visions for rebuilding an equitable future & unleashing potential for all Americans with CNBC.

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Jun 5, 2020

We Must Invest in Systems that Close Inequity Gaps

In an interview with CNBC, Jim Shelton discusses how Blue Meridian pools funds and invests in problems at scale in order to increase economic mobility, giving every Americans the opportunity to earn more than the generation before them.

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Dec 10, 2019

A Conversation on Regionally Focused Work

Nancy Roob discusses collaborating on place-based work with leaders from Blue Meridian’s Regional Partners: the Duke Endowment and the George Kaiser Family Foundation.

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Mar 28, 2017

Nancy Roob’s TEDx talk

Nancy Roob, CEO, shares her vision for a massive change in how philanthropy funds social programs.

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Mar 20, 2017

Funding That Makes a Difference

CEO Nancy Roob describes in a video interview "the critical difference that unrestricted, large amounts of growth capital can make in a nonprofit organization."

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Mar 6, 2017

The Power of Partnership

CEO Nancy Roob describes in a video interview what unites Blue Meridian Partners: "a shared sense that we cannot go it alone in our philanthropy."

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Feb 27, 2017

What Sets Blue Meridian Partners Apart

CEO Nancy Roob describes in a video interview what distinguishes Blue Meridian Partners: “The size of the investment is unprecedented.”

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Feb 20, 2017

Knowing When to Invest

CEO Nancy Roob describes in a video interview critical criteria for a potential Blue Meridian Partners grantee: "the track record and the ambition of the leadership."