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03 Dec 2019

Closing the Women’s Wealth Gap: A Life Cycle Approach

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

The factors limiting a woman’s abilty to build and preserve wealth are interconnected throughout her life, so why aren’t the solutions? Research shows that a “one-size fits all” approach to closing the women’s wealth gap is infective. In...

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Issue-Based

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Panel

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All Funders

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Children, Youth and Families

Economic Security

Gender Justice

Public Policy

Workforce Development

19 Nov 2019

Equity, Access and Degree Completion: The Promise of Collective Impact in NYC

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 -

9:00am to 11:00am

The gaps in college degree attainment in New York City are stark and widen every step of the way from high school graduation to college graduation. The end result is that only 24% of Black adults and 17% of Latinx adults obtain a Bachelor’s degree...

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12 Nov 2019

Disability 101: Let’s Talk about the I in D.E.I.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

The disability community, comprised of more than 1 million people, is New York City’s largest and most diverse minority group. Despite efforts to make practices and policies more diverse, equitable, and inclusive, foundations often leave disability...

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Tools & Strategies

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Panel

Roundtable Discussion

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

08 Nov 2019

Philanthropy 101: Fundamentals of Grantmaking

Friday, November 8, 2019 -

9:00am to 11:00am

What is grantmaking? What are the main components that make up grantmaking in a foundation? What resources, approaches, and tools does a foundation employ to leverage for impact?

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Professional Development

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

07 Nov 2019

Redistricting in 2021: Will the Fair Map Movement Catch On?

Thursday, November 7, 2019 -

11:30am to 2:00pm

In 2014, New York voters approved a constitutional amendment establishing a bipartisan commission for both U.S. congressional and NY State legislative redistricting. New York’s new redistricting process is untested , and there are major questions...

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01 Nov 2019

Philanthropy 101: Foundation Governance and Legal Issues

Friday, November 1, 2019 -

9:00am to 11:00am

What makes up the leadership and governance of a foundation? What are the legal dos and don'ts? What role do trustees play? Join us as we review the ethics and legal guidelines of a foundation.

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Professional Development

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

30 Oct 2019

Unfinished Business: Sustaining the Momentum of Justice Reform in NYS

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

In April 2019, the state of New York passed the most significant pre-trial criminal justice reforms in more than a generation, due to the advocacy efforts of community-based groups, directly impacted individuals and families, and reform-minded...

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29 Oct 2019

Resiliency Finance: A Pivotal Role for Philanthropy

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 -

9:00am to 11:00am

The need for cities small and large to upgrade infrastructure and prepare for climate change disruptions is increasingly urgent, and yet finance and funding for these efforts face critical shortfalls. Increased impact investing by the philanthropic...

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Tools & Strategies

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Panel

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Finance & Asset Management

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Impact Investing

Funding Area

Environment and Climate Change

23 Oct 2019

From Intentions into Actions: Bringing Behavioral Design to NYC Nonprofits

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 -

9:00am to 11:00am

So often we learn about exciting evidence-based programs and bemoan how difficult and expensive it is to scale up best practices. By contrast, behavioral science offers research findings and design techniques that can be applied fairly easily, at...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

16 Oct 2019

Who is Poor in NYC? Hint: Many More People Than You Think

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Since its introduction in 2000, the Self-Sufficiency Standard has shifted the conversation from poverty to self-sufficiency and informed advocacy efforts, such as expanding tax credits for working households, reducing fares for low-income riders,...