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30 Jul 2014

Building Capacity in Isolated Neighborhoods

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

Join us to explore critical issues related to youth organizations that serve “off-the-radar” communities in need - such as Far Rockaway, Stapleton (SI), Coney Island, and Red Hook. This dynamic and diverse group of panelists and funders will speak...

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All Funders

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Community Development

22 Jul 2014

The Rollback on Reproductive Rights and Justice

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 -

8:45am to 11:00am

The opposition to reproductive rights in this country employs many different tactics that target a variety of communities, from the criminalization of pregnant women, to promoting myths like Asian American women are giving birth to more boys than...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Children, Youth and Families

17 Jul 2014

Pulitzer Winner Barton Gellman on Philanthropy’s Role in Better Balancing Competing Demands on Civil Liberties and National Security

Thursday, July 17, 2014 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

In the wake of 9/11, government actions have led to an ongoing national debate about how to strike the right balance between civil liberties and national security in the U.S. From the swift enactment of the USA Patriot Act of 2001 and creation of...

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16 Jul 2014

Healthcare Reform Update: Are Your Populations Getting Covered?

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

New York’s health exchange, New York State of Health, has been lauded by The New York Times as a model for health exchanges across the nation.

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Children, Youth and Families

Community Development

15 Jul 2014

Art, Technology and Intellectual Property: How Funders Can Help Artists and Arts Institutions Navigate this Changing Landscape

Tuesday, July 15, 2014 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

The digital age has transformed the way we produce and consume culture. For artists and arts institutions, new and changing technologies have given them the means to reach new and wider audiences, but also they bring new challenges as art,...

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10 Jul 2014

Funder Briefing on the Lessons from Hurricane Sandy

Thursday, July 10, 2014 -

2:00pm to 4:00pm

After 20 months of supporting and working closely with community-based organizations in neighborhoods most heavily impacted by Hurricane Sandy, North Star Fund published: "From The Edge Of Disaster: How Activists and Insiders Can Use the Lessons of...

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All Funders

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Disaster Relief

Environment and Climate Change

Community Development

26 Jun 2014

Foundations for Social Impact Bonds

Thursday, June 26, 2014 -

8:30am to 11:00am

Philanthropy has played a critical role in the nascent world of Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) and Pay-For-Success (PFS). Foundations can act as investors by providing credit enhancement, grants, and PRIs, but they can also increase demand for SIB/PFS...

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Finance & Asset Management

Impact Investing

25 Jun 2014

The Future of Finance: Shifting Power and Wealth from Wall Street to Main Street

Wednesday, June 25, 2014 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

The financialization of our economy is a driving force behind growing inequality in our country, and precipitated the financial crash of 2007. The financial downturn led to the worst recession since the Great Depression, leaving working families...

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Community Development

04 Jun 2014

Expanding Education, Youth Development, and Workforce Opportunities Through Digital Badges

Wednesday, June 4, 2014 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

Join our panel to learn about the implications of digital badges for education, youth development, and workforce training.

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Workforce Development

Technology

Children, Youth and Families

04 Jun 2014

The de Blasio Administration’s Workforce Development Strategy

Wednesday, June 4, 2014 -

8:45am to 11:00am

This Quarterly Meeting of the New York City Workforce Funders will feature a presentation from Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen on the de Blasio Administration’s Workforce Development Strategy and a panel of national experts discussing innovative employer-...