National Program
Knight's National Program wants people to have the awareness and the means to pursue their true interests. We partner with innovators and entrepreneurs with transformative ideas and the potential to achieve them. Those that merit our funding are innovators with the potential for permanent systemic change that can be replicated.
To contact National Program Officer Damian Thorman please e-mail thorman@knightfoundation.org
National Program Content
News Releases
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First Lady Michelle Obama helps non-profit KaBOOM! build 2,000th playground
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Mobilize.org to Expand to New Cities with $1 million from Knight Foundation
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Damian Thorman, National Program Director at Knight Foundation, named Chair of National Fund for Workforce Solutions
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White House Volunteers, KaBOOM! and Knight Foundation Build Playground in D.C.
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Designed by kids, built by volunteers: Knight Foundation and KaBoom! Team up to build new playground for Miami area children in one day featuring revolutionary equipment
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Designed by kids, built by volunteers: Knight Foundation and KaBOOM! Team up to build new playground for Akron area children in one day featuring revolutionary equipment
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KaBoom! to Build New Playground for Children in Newtown Square, Pa.
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Knight Foundation and Kaboom! Team Up to Build New Playground for Macon
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Knight Commission Calls for College Sports Reform
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KaBoom! Builds New Playground for Miami's Cutler Bay
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Former President Bill Clinton, Knight Foundation, and South Floridians Join in Miami to Build Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
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Foundation Support Grows to Build Workforce Skills and Prosperity for Low-wage Earners
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Knight Foundation 'New Americans' Initiative Promotes Naturalization and Civic Participation
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Damian Thorman Joins Knight Foundation As National Program Officer
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Paula Ellis Named to New Position as Vice President for National and New Initiatives
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First Lady, Washington volunteers and Knight build playground today in D.C.
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Oakland hackathon inspired by Apps for Communities contest
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Tonight: Book launch celebrates impact of Knight Community Information Challenge
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Mobilize.org will develop networks of young leaders in five cities
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New FCC and Knight Foundation contest helps bridge digital divide
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Have a good idea for local change? Share it at Likeminded.org
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Temporary digital outposts help Free Library of Philadelphia reach new patrons
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CTOs from leading nonprofits gather to discuss technology and engagement
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At TED, panel looks at ways to use technology to engage communities
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A Texas town looks at the soul of its community
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Giving power to young people is crucial to engaging youth
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How strong peer and family networks help youth get engaged in community
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How do you turn teens in trouble into youth who give back? Social entrepreneurs give tips on engaging youth
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Empowering Youth: Three Lessons
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Paula Ellis in Newsday: What makes us love where we live (and why it matters)
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Knight Technology for Engagement grantee, Chris Hughes, talks online communities, Jumo with Stephen Colbert
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Knight Foundation Program Director Takes Helm of National Fund for Workforce Solutions
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Knight-Sponsored Ted Women Conference Focuses on Ideas By and About Women
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Launch of 'Jumo' Is Only the Beginning for Knight Technology for Engagement Initiative
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Detroiters Show Unwavering Passion for Their City at Town Hall Meeting
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A Look at the Questions Used in the 2010 Soul of the Community Survey
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Public Response to 2010 Soul of the Community Swift and Thoughtful
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Study: Loving Where You Live May Help Your Local Economy
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Love Where You Live? Find Out Why That Matters Monday (Livestream)
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Day One in Detroit
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White House Volunteers Help KaBOOM! and Knight Foundation Make a Difference for DC School
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USC's Jenkins Proposes Solutions to "Three Grand Communications Challenges"
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Knight Foundation: Naturalization Helps Strengthen U.S. Communities
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NPR's 12 Argo Sites Provide Local Coverage Of Military, Immigration, Music
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New Tools Will Help Communities Assess the Flow of Local News and Information
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New Knight Initiative Funds Ideas That Use Technology to Inspire Community Action
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Veteran Social Entrepreneur Joins Knight Foundation
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Public-Private Collaboration: White House Honors Knight Partner With New Social Innovation Fund Grant
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Macon Comes Together to Build KaBOOM! Playground
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Knight Foundation Welcomes New Member of Strategic Initiatives Team
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What Makes People Passionate About Where They Live? Find Out More This Fall.
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To Save Local Journalism, Work with your Community
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Knight Commission Ignites Conversation Over College Athletics Spending
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Knight and KaBOOM! Partner to Revamp Playgrounds Around the Country
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The Next Generation in Philanthropy
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Knight Foundation hosts Social Innovators at Newseum for Ashoka Future Forum
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USA Today report looks to Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics for insights on reforming financing of college athletics
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America's Future Depends on Universal Broadband
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Aspen Institute awarded grant to make Knight Commission recommendations actionable
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Co-chair of Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics honored for leadership excellence
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FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn speaks about digital literacy
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Video: Montage from America's Digital Inclusion Summit
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National Broadband Plan will increase digital literacy
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New contest to create easier online access to government services
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Live: FCC previews recommendations for National Broadband Plan
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Helping community leaders understand what makes a place "home"
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Knight Fellow Andrew Haeg on Networks as Assets
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