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24 Apr 2012

Post Penn State: Strategies for Ending Child Sexual Abuse

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

In the wake of the Penn State child sexual abuse case, the issue of child sexual abuse has entered the national spotlight like never before. A wave of legislative activity has followed this story—and with 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys sexually abused...

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24 Apr 2012

Foundation Assets as Social Change Agents: Sustainable Investing for the Public Benefit

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:00am

When it comes to foundation assets, the continuity of public benefit and the underlying “practice what you preach” approach are all too often left out of conversations between financial advisors and their clients. Yet, contributing to the public...

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19 Apr 2012

Extend Your Grantmaking Effectiveness by Funding Policy and Community Engagement

Thursday, April 19, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

Learn how foundations can best utilize limited dollars and maximize the impact of their grants on the heels of an economic crisis. A recent National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy report shows how 110 nonprofit organizations, from 13 states,...

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19 Apr 2012

Beyond the 990: Effective Nonprofit Financial Data Analysis

Thursday, April 19, 2012 -

9:00am to 10:15am

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

What trends and metrics are most critical to understanding whether a nonprofit organization is prepared to pursue new opportunities and manage future risks? In this webinar, a financial expert from the Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) will provide...

18 Apr 2012

Improving Teaching: What’s Evaluation Got to Do with It?

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 -

1:45pm to 5:00pm

A debate* over the methods and purpose of teaching evaluation has been roiling in the national and many local media for months. In New York as elsewhere, the media have largely focused on the points of dispute and the contentious use of value-added...

17 Apr 2012

Are You on a Board? The Art of Good Governance

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

Great board members at nonprofit organizations make all the difference, particularly in the midst of difficult times. It’s not always obvious how to be a great board member – or even exactly what the job entails. This session will help define how to...

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17 Apr 2012

Innovations in Corporate Employee Engagement Programs

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 -

8:15am to 10:00am

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

Employee engagement can be used as a powerful tool to build loyalty, develop talent, and increase the value of current relationships with nonprofit partners. Research shows that an engaged workforce can be linked directly to business success. Join...

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Professional Development

12 Apr 2012

Star Power: Achieving Impact by Working Effectively with Celebrities (Featuring Kevin Bacon)

Thursday, April 12, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

Today’s media and information marketplace has become increasingly crowded. No matter how compelling your cause, it is critical that you find a way to rise above the din and connect with your target audience in ways that grab attention and then...

12 Apr 2012

Family Philanthropy: Diverse Voices in Family Giving

Thursday, April 12, 2012 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

While little is certain about the future of giving, one trend is clear: the diversity of voices active in family philanthropy will reflect the increasing diversity of society at large. What are the emerging trends in this area, and how can existing...

10 Apr 2012

Breathing Life into Numbers: Introducing a Human Index for Funders

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:00am

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

By using data to create compelling narratives, the American Human Development Project Index has helped garner support for people-centered policies. This easy-to-use, yet methodologically sound tool is an alternative to GDP and other money metrics...

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04 Apr 2012

GrantCraft is Back!

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 -

8:45am to 10:30am

Created as a project of the Ford Foundation , GrantCraft was designed to increase the collective knowledge of the field and improve the practice of philanthropy by tapping the "practical wisdom" of experienced grantmakers. Over the past decade,...

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02 Apr 2012

How Does History Inform Current Philanthropic Practice?

Monday, April 2, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

What can 21st-century practitioners learn from the annals of American philanthropy? As the Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Ford foundations celebrate 100, 99, and 75 years of service respectively, pausing to reflect upon the role and practice of...

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30 Mar 2012

New York State's Health IT strategies

Friday, March 30, 2012 -

10:00am to 11:00pm

Health information technology has emerged as a key building block of the nation's health reform agenda. Since 2006, New York State has invested more than $450 million to develop a robust health information infrastructure. This investment has been...

29 Mar 2012

Looking at the 990 Part I (March 29) and Part II (April 5)

Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 8:45pm to Thursday, April 5, 2012 - 11:00am

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Avenue 4th floor, NYC

*Please note: Participants will automatically be registered for both sessions in this two-part series. The IRS Form 990 is used by funders as a tool to track and scrutinize the finances, governance, and accomplishments of grant...

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29 Mar 2012

Strategic Partnerships: Unlock the Keys to Maximizing Cross-Sector Relationships

Thursday, March 29, 2012 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Great ideas, innovation, and sustainable solutions are what we all hope for when corporations and nonprofits come together to achieve a goal. The results of high quality partnerships can be powerful, yet the hard work required to discover and...

28 Mar 2012

Philanthropy New York Leadership Network for Increasing Diversity: Introductory Meeting

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Philanthropy New York is creating a new network for members who want to come together to develop ideas, share experiences, and support one another in strengthening diversity within their own foundation. This group, called the Leadership Network for...

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27 Mar 2012

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Working with Vendors

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 -

8:30am to 10:30pm

The Foundation Administrators Network (FAN) is a professional peer network designed to support administrative professionals at Philanthropy New York member organizations. In addition to sharing information over an active listserv, the network meets...

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26 Mar 2012

Changing the System: Effective Strategies for Grassroots Activism to Make NYC More Fair, Just, and Compassionate

Monday, March 26, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

Across New York City, grassroots activists are giving voice to those our system has failed or exploited. These activists are helping people to organize, and to stand -up as leaders able to envision and create social change. Their work is incredibly...

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22 Mar 2012

What to Look for in a Nonprofit’s Financial Statement

Thursday, March 22, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:00am

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Avenue 4th floor, NYC

Learn how to analyze and evaluate nonprofit financial statements and know what questions to raise for further analysis. Walk through a set of financial statements, focusing on definitions and relationships of numbers. A brief history of GAAP, as it...

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16 Mar 2012

The Loving Story - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Series

Friday, March 16, 2012 -

5:30pm to 8:30pm

Please join us for a wine-and-cheese reception, followed by a screening of the documentary The Loving Story , and a brief discussion to follow. The Loving Story Trailer A racially-charged criminal trial and a heart-rending love story converge in...

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Post Penn State: Strategies for Ending Child Sexual Abuse

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Foundation Assets as Social Change Agents: Sustainable Investing for the Public Benefit

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Extend Your Grantmaking Effectiveness by Funding Policy and Community Engagement

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Beyond the 990: Effective Nonprofit Financial Data Analysis

Improving Teaching: What’s Evaluation Got to Do with It?

Are You on a Board? The Art of Good Governance

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Innovations in Corporate Employee Engagement Programs

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Star Power: Achieving Impact by Working Effectively with Celebrities (Featuring Kevin Bacon)

Family Philanthropy: Diverse Voices in Family Giving

Breathing Life into Numbers: Introducing a Human Index for Funders

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GrantCraft is Back!

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How Does History Inform Current Philanthropic Practice?

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New York State's Health IT strategies

Looking at the 990 Part I (March 29) and Part II (April 5)

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Strategic Partnerships: Unlock the Keys to Maximizing Cross-Sector Relationships

Philanthropy New York Leadership Network for Increasing Diversity: Introductory Meeting

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Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Working with Vendors

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Changing the System: Effective Strategies for Grassroots Activism to Make NYC More Fair, Just, and Compassionate

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What to Look for in a Nonprofit’s Financial Statement

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The Loving Story - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Series

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