The Work of Opportunity in the Age of AI
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May 19, 2026
Blue Meridian’s CEO Jim Shelton took the stage at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit to discuss a national imperative: expanding opportunity in the age of AI.
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Mar 13, 2025
Jacksonville nonprofit fundraiser marks 35 years of helping at-risk students
A local news source highlights Blue Meridian investee Communities in Schools and the 35th anniversary of their Jacksonville program.
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Mar 13, 2025
Durable Capital for Durable Impact
SSIR explores how large-scale philanthropy can be optimized for nonprofit innovation, highlighting The Studio @ Blue Meridian and investee, Per Scholas, as key examples.
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Mar 11, 2025
Key Benefits of Investing in Long-Term Philanthropic Partnerships for Systemic Social Change
California Business Journal highlights the transformative power of investing in long-term philanthropic partnerships, showcasing how Blue Meridian fosters sustainable impact.
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Feb 26, 2025
Bridging the gap from foster care to adulthood
A local news outlet reports on the transformational impact of Youth Village's LifeSet program on youth aging out of foster care.
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Feb 24, 2025
How does high school math impact Texas students’ college and career preparedness?
A local news outlet, notes investee StriveTogether as an important advocate for policies that improve math outcomes for struggling students, aiming to enhance educational outcomes and workforce readiness in Texas.
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Feb 20, 2025
A.I. Is Prompting an Evolution, Not Extinction, for Coders
The New York Times highlights investee Per Scholas, an organization adapting to equip the next generation of tech professionals with essential AI skills for the evolving workforce.
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Feb 20, 2025
A-B Tech offers free IT Support training starting Feb. 24, helping bridge tech workforce gap
Blue Meridian investee Per Scholas is expanding its workforce training programs to underserved rural communities in Western North Carolina.
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Feb 18, 2025
Ohio Adoption Nonprofit Reaches Major Milestone
Blue Meridian investee the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption announced 15,000 children have been adopted from foster care through its Wendy's Wonderful Kids program.
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Feb 10, 2025
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Secures $25M Grant To Boost HBCU Innovation And Sustainability
Blue Meridian investee Thurgood Marshall College Fund receives a significant grant from the Lily Endowment to further its goals of advancing economic mobility for students at HBCUs.
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Jan 28, 2025
16 People to Watch in 2025
The Chronicle of Philanthropy notes Blue Meridian Partners' Jim Shelton as an influential leader in the sector.