About Us
NoVo Foundation is dedicated to catalyzing a transformation in global society, moving from a culture of domination to one of equality and partnership. We support the development of capacities in people—individually and collectively—to help create a caring and balanced world. We envision a world that operates on the principles of mutual respect, collaboration, and civic participation, thereby reversing the old paradigm predicated on hierarchy, violence, and the subordination of girls and women.
How We Work
We place a high priority on a compassionate view of the world and on the highest definition of philanthropy — in the roots of the words anthro and philo — “for the love of human beings.” NoVo sees itself as a learning organization and we believe we can be most impactful by being aware of the interconnectedness of all things.
We structure our grantmaking around initiatives, rather than by program areas. These initiatives are varied in form, but all reflect our commitment to building authentic partnerships with grantees and other funders, and to taking calculated risks.
and our goals for change.
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NEWS AND UPDATES
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NoVo launches new website!
NoVo is delighted to announce the launch of our new website! Rebuilt from the ground up by Serendipity Creative, the…
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Warren Buffett gives NoVo “reverse birthday gift”
Warren Buffett celebrated his 82nd birthday today by doubling what remains of his original pledge of stock to each of…
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Leveraging Momentum in the Movement to End Violence Against Girls and Women
When girls are empowered, they can transform communities and the world. But for too many girls, domestic and sexual violence…
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Only Independent Watchdog of U.S. Philanthropy to Honor America’s Most Effective Grantmakers in Inaugural Awards
2013 winners include NoVo Foundation, Woods Fund of Chicago, California Community Foundation, and Levi Strauss Foundation Chicago, IL (3/26/13) –…
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National Business Alliance Names 2013 BALLE Local Economy Fellows
BALLE’s unique approach to economic development offers local solutions Bellingham, Washington – BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies) today…
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Warren Buffett is bullish … on women
In an exclusive essay the Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO explains why women are key to America’s prosperity. In the flood…
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The Delhi rape, Savile, Ohio – this violence will no longer be tolerated
Extreme acts of sexual violence seem to be everywhere. In response, a worldwide day of action has been called. There…
