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06 Jun 2013

Personal Democracy Forum 2013: Think Bigger

Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 9:00am to Friday, June 7, 2013 - 6:00pm
NYU Skirball Center and Kimmel Center, 566 LaGuardia Place, NYC
Called "a grassroots political, journalistic, civic networking collective" by The New York Times , Personal Democracy Forum (PDF) is the world's largest and longest-running gathering of thinkers and doers exploring technology's impact on the way we...
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05 Jun 2013

Workforce Funders Quarterly Meeting: Superstorm Sandy

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 -
8:45am to 11:00am
Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC
This Quarterly Meeting of the New York City Workforce Funders will focus on current workforce activities in response to Superstorm Sandy and the opportunities for new investments in impacted communities. It will also include an update on a highly...
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04 Jun 2013

Collective Giving: Your Personal Philanthropy

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 -
8:45am to 11:00am
Please join us for a panel discussion on collective giving and giving circles with EPIP-NY. This skills-building program was designed for foundation staff and the general public and will focus on: The basic definition of a giving circle. The current...
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03 Jun 2013

A Special Screening of American Promise

Monday, June 3, 2013 -
2:45pm to 6:00pm
Please join us for a special screening of the documentary American Promise, a brief discussion, and a reception to follow. *Please note that this event has been moved to Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor, NYC* American Promise...
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20 May 2013

The Storm Surge and Impact of Hurricane Sandy on Communities: An Educational Site Visit Bus Tour for Funders In-State and Around the Region

Monday, May 20, 2013 -
9:15am to 4:00pm
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, 3 Penn Plaza, Newark, NJ
Join the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers for a Site Visit Tour through parts of Newark, Bergen and Hudson Counties as we learn from experts about the effects of Sandy's storm surge on Northern New Jersey and the damaging impact to community...
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15 May 2013

Should Philanthropies Run Like Businesses?

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 -
10:45am to 1:00pm
The question of how philanthropic organizations should operate has been much debated within and outside of the sector, and especially so since the economic downturn. Come hear your colleagues Lance Lindblom and Jeffrey Solomon, who are leaders in...
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14 May 2013

Service for Impact Working Group

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 -
9:00am to 10:30am
Supporting strategic volunteerism is a critical component to strengthening grantees in this current economic climate. A corporate volunteer program can increase nonprofit productivity and effectiveness but it must be carefully designed, matching the...
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13 May 2013

As the South Goes: Philanthropy and Social Justice in the U.S. South

Monday, May 13, 2013 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Grantmakers for Southern Progress (formerly the Southern Organizing Working Group) has recently released As the South Goes: Philanthropy and Social Justice in the U.S. South. This briefing will focus on research highlights and will offer a chance...
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