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Julie Teer will lead Countdown's strategy, fundraising, partnerships, operations, and enterprise growth.
Teer has more than two decades of leadership experience across healthcare, philanthropy, public affairs, and nonprofit organizations.
She most recently served as Senior Vice President of Wellstar Health System and President of the Wellstar Foundation.
Prior to Wellstar, Teer served as Chief Development & Public Affairs Officer at Boys & Girls Club of America.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Skyart, A South Side Youth Arts Nonprofit, Set to Grow Thanks to $2.5 Million State Grant 
SkyART, a South Side nonprofit, is moving ahead with an expansion of its longtime home.The group aims to provide local youth with more free arts programs.The state grant will help the organization...more
SkyART, a South Side nonprofit, is moving ahead with an expansion of its longtime home.The group aims to provide local youth with more free arts programs.The state grant will help the organization...more
Incnow Marks 50 Years of Helping Businesses Call Delaware Home 
IncNow helps businesses register their operations in the state of Delaware.David Williams started IncNow with the help of word of mouth and one part-time employee.IncNow has since grown into a...more
IncNow helps businesses register their operations in the state of Delaware.David Williams started IncNow with the help of word of mouth and one part-time employee.IncNow has since grown into a...more
Civis Foundation (Formerly H. van Ameringen Foundation) 
The Civis Foundation supports arts and culture, historic preservation, community building and civic initiatives.Civis describes its current work through four interconnected focus areas: Arts &...more
The Civis Foundation supports arts and culture, historic preservation, community building and civic initiatives.Civis describes its current work through four interconnected focus areas: Arts &...more
With Federal Aid Dwindling, How Can Cities Embed Climate Resilience in Their Budgets? 
National panel discussion addressed how cities are grappling with challenges of extreme weather."The Resilience Imperative: How Cities Can Survive, and Thrive, in an Era of Extreme Weather" brought...more
National panel discussion addressed how cities are grappling with challenges of extreme weather."The Resilience Imperative: How Cities Can Survive, and Thrive, in an Era of Extreme Weather" brought...more
The EU Supports the Empowerment of Persons With Disabilities and Youth Participation to ... 
The team visited the Joint Learning Center for Empowering Persons with Disabilities at the Kanchanaphisek Pattani Technical College in Pattani Province.The team witnessed the signing of Hukam Pakat,...more
The team visited the Joint Learning Center for Empowering Persons with Disabilities at the Kanchanaphisek Pattani Technical College in Pattani Province.The team witnessed the signing of Hukam Pakat,...more
Cal State la Sets Fundraising Record With $55.8 Million Raised in Fiscal Year 2026 
Cal State LA sets fundraising record with $55.8 million raised in fiscal year 2026.Record-setting year was anchored by a landmark $48 million grant from Ballmer Group.The majority of the grant will...more
Cal State LA sets fundraising record with $55.8 million raised in fiscal year 2026.Record-setting year was anchored by a landmark $48 million grant from Ballmer Group.The majority of the grant will...more
Brevard Nonprofits Can Share Story, Win Funding Via Victory Cup Initiative 
Brevard nonprofits can share story, win funding through Victory Cup.Victory Cup Initiative offers unrestricted funding to nonprofits in 4 Central Florida counties.Finalists receive training to...more
Brevard nonprofits can share story, win funding through Victory Cup.Victory Cup Initiative offers unrestricted funding to nonprofits in 4 Central Florida counties.Finalists receive training to...more
Home Health Stakeholders Hope Pending Rule Will Scrap Biden 80-20 Reg They Say ... 
Home health stakeholders are hopeful a draft Medicaid integrity rule undergoing White House review will scrap a Biden-era direct pay requirement.They argue stifles technological innovation and...more
Home health stakeholders are hopeful a draft Medicaid integrity rule undergoing White House review will scrap a Biden-era direct pay requirement.They argue stifles technological innovation and...more
Riedel Foundation Awards $7000 Grant to Hannibal Arts Council Youth Programs 
Riedel Foundation awards $7,000 grant to Hannibal Arts Council youth programs.Grant provides primary funding for the council's youth initiatives.The programs are intended to build creativity and...more
Riedel Foundation awards $7,000 grant to Hannibal Arts Council youth programs.Grant provides primary funding for the council's youth initiatives.The programs are intended to build creativity and...more
Mission-Driven Media Jobs Hiring Now: Outreach, Marketing, and Production Roles 
The scope feels closer to a business development VP than a traditional outreach director.WUNC Due South Producer: Daily news production roles at public radio stations are increasingly rare.Director...more
The scope feels closer to a business development VP than a traditional outreach director.WUNC Due South Producer: Daily news production roles at public radio stations are increasingly rare.Director...more
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