Social Justice

Peggy Saika Named a 2014 North Star Award Honoree

Release Date:

04/15/2014

Peggy Saika, President and Executive Director of Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy has been named a 2014 North Star Award Honoree for her commitment and work in social justice.

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Social Justice

Can Philanthropy Support the Transformation of Society?

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03/06/2014

NoVo Foundation Co-Chairs Jennifer and Peter Buffett ask this all-important question while examining the fight for equitable treatment of agricultural workers in Florida — an example of where philanthropy can play a crucial role in social change.

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All Funders

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Food Systems

Social Justice

Workforce Development

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NoVo Foundation

For the Success of Boys and Men of Color, A Call to Action

Release Date:

02/14/2014

Open Society Foundations' Kenneth Zimmerman talks about the landscape of philanthropic projects designed to support young men of color and help them reach their full potential.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Public Policy

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Justice Reform

Social Justice

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Open Society Foundations

For Profound Change in America, Think Local

Release Date:

01/29/2014

Open Society Foundations' Kenneth Zimmerman shares the latest news about the Open Places Initiative — a multi-year effort to promote real and sustainable opportunities for civic, economic and political change in local communities.

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Workforce Development

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Open Society Foundations

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...

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Education

International/Foreign Affairs

Religion

Social Justice

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The Samuel Bronfman Foundation

Investors Devote $13.5-Million to Combat Recidivism in New York

Release Date:

01/03/2014

A group of investors drawn from high-net-worth Bank of America clients have invested in a social-impact bond issued by Merrill Lynch and U.S. Trust for a program combating recidivism in New York, reports The Chronicle of Philanthropy.

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Bank of America Private Bank

Investors Devote $13.5-Million to Combat Recidivism in New York

Release Date:

01/03/2014

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Bank of America Private Bank

Bold Stories For Big Challenges

Release Date:

12/17/2013

Working Narratives' Paul VanDeCarr provides a recap of our PNY event on how foundations can use diverse types of storytelling for greater impact.

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Open Society Foundations

The Nathan Cummings Foundation

The Overbrook Foundation

Jason McGill to Join Arcus Foundation As Vice President, Social Justice Program

Release Date:

10/18/2013

The Arcus Foundation, a leading global foundation advancing pressing social justice and conservation issues, has announced that Jason McGill will join the Foundation as Vice President, Social Justice Program.

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LGBTQ

Social Justice

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Arcus Foundation

Philanthropy New York

Keeping the Focus on Race and Justice

Release Date:

08/22/2013

Media Impact Funders Executive Director Vincent Stehle highlights several recent media projects (including The Central Park Five and PNY’s funder gathering focusing on that acclaimed film) that explore the racial inequities that still plague our...