Introduce us to your current work and aspirations to do more, and do better by off-track students in New England by responding to our Request for Information—now through October 21.

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The High Ambition Climate Fund is a coordinated effort to support a massive expansion of energy efficiency in developing countries.

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At the close of her five-year tenure as Transportation for Massachusetts executive director, Kristina Egan shares reflections, advice, and the three ingredients that contributed to the coalition’s biggest wins. 

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Thanks to New England Foundation for the Arts’ Creative City program, artists are performing in neighborhoods across Boston, and the only thing missing is you. 

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The Bridgespan Group invites applications for Leading for Impact–Boston, a professional development program for nonprofit leadership teams.

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Barr welcomed three new colleagues last quarter. Click on their names below to get to know them through introductory interviews.   

• Lisa Jacobson joined Barr in August as mobility program officer for Climate. She brings significant transportation planning and policy experience to the team, with broad expertise in sustainable transportation.
   
• Meredith Hatfield joined Barr in July as clean energy program officer for Climate. Her wide range of experiences include directing state agencies, advising governors, and overseeing federally-funded energy programs.
   
• Roger Nozaki joined Barr in July in the newly-created role of vice president, overseeing the Foundation’s program, learning and evaluation, and operations activities. 

We are also currently hiring for an Education program assistant.

With Barr’s third-quarter grants, the Foundation has awarded $45 million to date in 2016, anticipating $70 million in approvals by year-end. We invite you to explore all of the grants awarded this quarter through our online grants database.

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