Past Events

Executive Support Staff

02 Dec 2015

Neighborhood Info at Your Fingertips: An Introduction to DATA2GO.NYC

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 -

2:45pm to 4:30pm

As grantmakers working on complex social issues, it can be hard to get access to the data you need to make good funding decisions. Do you find yourself turning to dozens of sources to get good data?

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Children, Youth and Families

19 Nov 2015

Education Reform in Newark: Lessons for Philanthropy

Thursday, November 19, 2015 -

8:45am to 11:00am

On September 24, 2010, when Mark Zuckerberg joined Newark Mayor Cory Booker and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on the stage of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” to announce his unprecedented gift of $100 million to transform Newark’s public schools, the...

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18 Nov 2015

Policing Reform: Building on NYC Successes for a National Reform Movement

Wednesday, November 18, 2015 -

1:45pm to 3:30pm

In the past two years, Communities United for Policing Reform (CPR) has played a critical role in leading a campaign to pass landmark police accountability legislation in New York City and partnering with families of New Yorkers killed by police to...

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Issue-Based

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Livestream

Panel

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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16 Nov 2015

Neighborhoods Count: Using Data to Transform High Poverty Neighborhoods

Monday, November 16, 2015 -

8:45am to 11:00am

Funders and government increasingly require quantitative data to demonstrate the success of program investments. Community-based nonprofits offering a mix of services – housing, education, employment, health and social services - to disrupt multi-...

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13 Nov 2015

Countering Violent Extremism: Programming and Evaluation - Webinar

Friday, November 13, 2015 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

In light of the continuing threat of violent extremist groups, the White House organized a special summit on countering violent extremism (CVE) earlier this year, calling upon the international community to play a greater role in supporting...

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Webinar/Teleconference

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Evaluation

International/Foreign Affairs

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12 Nov 2015

I Didn’t Know You Could Do That With a Family Foundation

Thursday, November 12, 2015 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

Learn about how your family foundation can move beyond basic grantmaking, from grants to non-charities, scholarships, and international grants, to program-related investments (PRIs), and even advocacy and policy engagement.

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Professional Development

Tools & Strategies

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Roundtable Discussion

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Finance & Asset Management

Governance

Funding Area

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Location

New York City

12 Nov 2015

Families Funding Change: How Social Justice Giving Honors Our Roots and Strengthens Communities - Webinar

Thursday, November 12, 2015 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Join us in person or by webinar to explore strategies family foundations and donor advised funds can take to engage more deeply in grantmaking that builds toward long-term social change.

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10 Nov 2015

Justice Reform: The End of Mass Incarceration

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 -

8:30am to 12:00pm

With 2.3 million people currently behind bars in the United States - and an annual cost of $85 billion to run our prisons- politicians on both sides of the aisle are talking about what needs to happen to reform the criminal justice system.

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Children, Youth and Families

Justice Reform

Social Justice

09 Nov 2015

How Does Implicit Bias Influence Philanthropic Effectiveness?

Monday, November 9, 2015 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

How does Implicit Bias influence the effectiveness of our philanthropy?

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Workshop

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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05 Nov 2015

Effective Meeting Design and Implementation Tools

Thursday, November 5, 2015 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

Meetings done right are practical tools for engaging stakeholders and building and changing organizational culture.

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Professional Development

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HR & Operations

Location

New York City

04 Nov 2015

Sectoral Employment Strategies for Young Adults: Lessons for the New Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Programs

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

The long-term changes in the labor market have disproportionately impacted low-income young adults who do not graduate from high school or pursue post-secondary education. The quality of the second chance system has been questioned by many funders...

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Issue-Based

Network Building

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Roundtable Discussion

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Public Policy

Funding Area

Workforce Development

Location

New York City

04 Nov 2015

Dear Board...Are You Reading This?

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 -

8:45am to 11:00am

Foundation and nonprofit boards have an important responsibility: They advise and ultimately decide on the major polices, goals and governance of the organization.

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03 Nov 2015

Building a Program-Based Budget, and Other Secrets to Successful Financial Management - Webinar

Tuesday, November 3, 2015 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

Do you know the real cost to your nonprofit of running each individual program? Developing an accurate budget can help you better understand your programs true costs.

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Webinar/Teleconference

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Finance & Asset Management

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02 Nov 2015

Winning Ingredients: What Philanthropy Can Learn from the Marriage Equality Movement

Monday, November 2, 2015 -

12:45pm to 4:00pm

Join us for a conversation with key philanthropic leaders and advocates from the field who have worked to achieve the freedom to marry.

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29 Oct 2015

Mergers: What is the True Cost of a Merger?

Thursday, October 29, 2015 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

This program dives into the “true cost” of merging. Hear from seasoned experts about their merger experiences – the impact on their organizations’ bottom lines and human capital - and other unforeseen implications.

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Tools & Strategies

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Panel

Roundtable Discussion

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Governance

29 Oct 2015

Exploring Grantmaking Strategy: Options and Approaches

Thursday, October 29, 2015 -

8:15am to 10:30am

Join us for a highly interactive session organized by the Young Leaders Breakfast Club! Come and participate in a discussion and exchange on balancing the strategic options to inform your decision-making within the philanthropic sector.

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Network Building

Audience

Emerging Leaders

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HR & Operations