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The Pence-Kobach Commission raises significant concerns that baseless allegations of millions of fraudulent votes in the 2016 election could be used to disenfranchise already marginalized communities and weaken the National Voter Registration Act...

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Tools & Strategies

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Webinar/Teleconference

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Philanthropic Consultants/Advisors

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

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Civic Engagement

Public Policy

09 Aug 2017

What is Climate's Impact on Migration? A Look Beyond the Headlines - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Wednesday, August 9, 2017 -

3:00pm to 4:15pm

The terms ‘climate migration’ and ‘climate refugee’ are increasingly seen across headlines. Less clear is how, why, and to what extent the impacts of climate change actually drive migration and influence the experience of migrants and refugees...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

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Environment and Climate Change

Immigration

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

07 Jun 2017

New York City Workforce Funders Quarterly Meeting and Impact of the Minimum Wage Increase on New York City’s Workforce System

Wednesday, June 7, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

The state minimum wage in New York City will increase to $15/hour within less than three years for small businesses, and within less than two years for businesses employing 11 or more workers.

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Workforce Development

17 May 2017

The Price of Justice: America’s Unfair Bail and Prosecution System

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

The justice reform system in the United States has made one thing clear: the constitutional principle of “innocent until proven guilty” is only reserved for those who can afford it.

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Community Development

Justice Reform

Social Justice

16 May 2017

Discuss Closing Rikers with Judge Jonathan Lippmann, Glenn Martin and Justice Reform Funders

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

In February of 2016, two dozen policymakers, funders, advocates, and experts came together under the leadership of Judge Jonathan Lippmann to form an independent Commission to close the Rikers Island Prison Complex.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Justice Reform

Public Policy

Social Justice

18 Apr 2017

Mobilizing for Mission - On Grassroots Climate Change

Tuesday, April 18, 2017 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

No matter our politics, one thing is clear these days. We’re all feeling called to take a stand for what we believe in. Join us for Mobilizing for Mission - a new program model designed to help philanthropy organizations keep up with the pace of...

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Tools & Strategies

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Roundtable Discussion

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Legal Issues

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

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Environment and Climate Change

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

Science

06 Jan 2016

Beyond Coverage: Getting Healthcare to Neighborhoods in Need

Wednesday, January 6, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

You’ve heard of the term healthy food deserts, but did you know that New York City – the health care capital of the world – also has primary care deserts?

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Foundation Funding for U.S. Democracy

Publication date:

06/2014

This interactive data platform defines what "democracy funding" means for philanthropy, establishes a baseline for such funding, and allows users to quickly grasp, in terms of both major trends and detail, who is funding what and where, across the nation.

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Public Policy

Issue Guide: Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs)

Publication date:

10/2013

Philanthropy New York's local public policy issue guide on the idea of Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs) for property-owning nonprofits in New York City.