The Work of Opportunity in the Age of AI
Updates
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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Media
Jan 17, 2024
A.I. Is the Future of Work. That Doesn’t Have to Be Bad.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy details how, despite the potential downsides of AI, some AI solutions—such as Wyatt, an AI-powered college advisor created by Benefit Data Trust—can be used for good.
Media
Jan 17, 2024
The Visionary Leaders Backing the Builders of AI for Humanity
In an interview with Forbes, Suzanne DiBianca, EVP and Chief Impact Officer at Salesforce, cites Beyond 12 and CodePath as two organizations, both supported by Salesforce philanthropic grants, that use AI for good.
Media
Jan 11, 2024
Philanthropic group gifts United Negro College Fund $100 million grant to help boost HBCU endowments
CNN reports on the Lilly Endowment's historic $100 million investment in United Negro College Fund, one of three organizations that spearhead the HBCU Transformation Project.
Media
Jan 11, 2024
Are Community Schools The Key To Dropout Prevention And Workforce Skills?
Forbes highlights Communities in Schools and details how one of its offices is focusing on expanding workforce development opportunities for students,
Media
Jan 8, 2024
New Virginia Program Funds Ed-Tech Tools for Grades 3-8
Government Technology reports on Virginia's adoption of ed tech tools, such as Zearn, to address learning loss in the wake of COVID-19.
Media
Jan 8, 2024
What’s on the Menu at Blue Meridian? More Place-Based, Multisector Partnerships
Inside Philanthropy details Blue Meridian's recent investments in place-based, multisector partnerships across the US.
Media
Jan 5, 2024
Rural Capacity Building: New Funding Gives This Appalachia-Based Ed Nonprofit Room to Grow
Inside Philanthropy highlights Partners for Rural Impact's work powering rural place-based partnerships.
Media
Dec 8, 2023
Some Californians released from prison will receive $2,400 under new state re-entry program
The Associated Press reports on how the Center for Employment Opportunities is expanding its work in California to provide financial and other support to individuals returning home from prison.
Updates
Dec 7, 2023
The Potential and Power of Place
Through Blue Meridian and local and regional funders, place-based partnerships in Spartanburg, SC, and Dallas and San Antonio, TX, have raised nearly $335 million to advance their plans for change.
Voices
Dec 7, 2023
Place Matters: Learning from the Past, Envisioning the Future
Managing Director and Portfolio Lead Cecilia Gutierrez shares the personal motivations that have shaped her career trajectory and details how her experience driving regional change in Miami has informed her work with the Place Matters portfolio.