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Amy Marquis
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Director Of Communications, Points of Light
New Orleans
Beats
Social impact
Rape related issues.
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By Amy Marquis| Nonprofit Quarterly Verified Whitney Plantation is Louisiana’s only museum devoted to telling the story of slavery. When President Trump began rolling back DEI Initiatives and clamping down on federal grant spending, the nonprofit’s executive director, Ashley Rogers, immediately started sorting through Trump’s executive orders to determine what directly affected the museum and how the organization’s approach might have to adapt. “Museums went harder under Trump’s first term, saying, ‘No, we’re telling inclusive narratives.
By Amy Marquis, Aine Creedon| Nonprofit Quarterly Verified When former Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab Director Joi Ito met Jeffrey Epstein at a conference in 2013, it would lead to lab funding and investments in Ito’s funds powering startups. This seeming windfall would ultimately become one of the most threatening image crises in MIT’s history. Epstein’s 2019 arrest for sex trafficking and sex crimes involving minors brought his relationship with the university to the forefront.
By Amy Marquis| Nonprofit Quarterly Verified Whitney Plantation is Louisiana’s only museum devoted to telling the story of slavery. When President Trump began rolling back DEI Initiatives and clamping down on federal grant spending, the nonprofit’s executive director, Ashley Rogers, immediately started sorting through Trump’s executive orders to determine what directly affected the museum and how the organization’s approach might have to adapt. “Museums went harder under Trump’s first term, saying, ‘No, we’re telling inclusive narratives.
Company Info
Points of Light
Points of Light is a global nonprofit organization focused on promoting civic engagement and volunteerism. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Georgia, U.S., it operates as a nonpartisan entity with 145 affiliates across 39 countries. The organization mobilizes 3.7 million volunteers each year, contributing 16.7 million service hours valued at nearly $500 million. The organization connects individuals, nonprofits, and corporations to address community needs through structured volunteer programs. It provides training and resources to enhance the social impact of nonprofits and businesses. Points of Light also honors exceptional volunteers and initiatives, inspiring broader participation in community service. Its mission is to foster a global culture of volunteerism, addressing critical issues in health, education, and disaster recovery through collaborative action.
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Founded: 1990