UJA-Federation Board of Directors Elects New CEO
Release Date:
02/12/2014
The Board of Directors of UJA-Federation of New York announced that Eric S. Goldstein has been elected CEO of UJA-Federation of New York.
Education
De Blasio drafts biz execs to push pre-K tax
Release Date:
01/29/2014
Several business executives, including Lee Wasserman, Director of the Rockefeller Family Fund, have signed on to Mayor de Blasio's plan to raise taxes to fund citywide pre-K and after-school programs, reported Crain's New York Business.
In Memoriam: Edgar M. Bronfman
Release Date:
01/15/2014
Edgar M. Bronfman, Sr., the son of legendary Canadian liquor magnate Samuel Bronfman, who expanded his family's business internationally and served as President of the World Jewish Congress and the Samuel Bronfman Foundation, died on December 21 at...
William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund Names New Executive Director
Release Date:
01/15/2014
The Trustees of the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund have selected R. David Addams to be the foundation’s next Executive Director.
Focus on What Works in NYC Schools
Release Date:
01/06/2014
Philanthropy New York President Ronna Brown shares her thoughts on Carmen Fariña's appointment as NYC Schools Chancellor with WNYC SchoolBook.
New York Life Foundation Awards $1.4 Million to National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
Release Date:
12/23/2013
A four-year grant from the New York Life Foundation will build the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement's capacity to provide bereavement resources in schools, reports Philanthropy News Digest.
Looking Back on Philanthropy New York's 2013
Release Date:
12/12/2013
It is indeed a season of thankfulness, good tidings and joy. We have many challenges ahead of us, but we also have the support and strength of an amazing membership. Thank you for being part of the Philanthropy New York community.
Astor Estate Donates Money to New York Education
Release Date:
12/08/2013
The first round of grants has been made from The New York Community Trust's $43 million Brooke Astor Funds for New York City Education, reports The Wall Street Journal.
State Education Chancellor Defends Teacher and School Evaluations
Release Date:
11/22/2013
Our Education Funders Research Initiative event was also covered by WNYC, Capital New York, Gotham Schools and the Epoch Times.
Philanthropists Lay Out Education Priorities
Release Date:
11/21/2013
Philanthropy New York President Ronna Brown, Ford Foundation Program Officer Fred Frelow and New York Community Trust Program Officer Shawn Morehead previewed the Education Funders Research Initiative's six priorities for the de Blasio...
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