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Ford Is Among Funders Exploring How To Respond To Issues Raised By Ferguson Shooting

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08/28/2014

The Ford Foundation is among national and local funders exploring how to respond to social justice issues that have surfaced since the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Mo., and the police response to the protests that...

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UJA-Federation Awards Over $1 Million in Scholarships

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08/27/2014

UJA-Federation of New York has awarded over $1 million in scholarships to more than 400 of New York’s Jewish students in financial need.

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Virginia "Ginnie" Sloane, President Emeritus of the Heckscher Foundation for Children, Dies at 91

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08/27/2014

Philanthropist and civic leader Virginia "Ginnie" Sloane passed away on August 24, 2014. Sloane was President Emeritus of the Heckscher Foundation for Children.

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Adds New Team Members in New York and San Francisco

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08/26/2014

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors expands team to focus on global philanthropy growth.

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Documentary Funded by New York Life Foundation Wins Emmy

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08/26/2014

"One Last Hug: Three Days at Grief Camp," a documentary funded by the New York Life Foundation, won the 2014 Emmy for Outstanding Children's Programming.

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Bloomberg Philanthropies' Global "To Do" List Has Familiar Look

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08/23/2014

As mayor, Michael Bloomberg fought against smoking and sugary drinks in NYC and now--as a philanthropist--he's taking those fights, along with other efforts to save and improve lives, to cities and countries around the world.

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The Next Big Idea for the Next Decade: The Resilience Dividend

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08/21/2014

As the world continues to change at a rapid pace, it is important to focus on building resiliency, writes Judith Rodin, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, in a post that originally appeared on Medium.com.

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits $45 Million for City Halls to Tackle Urban Issues

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08/20/2014

Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced a new $45 million investment to boost the capacity of city halls to use innovation to tackle major challenges and improve urban life.

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Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Announces More Than $8 Million in Grants to Strengthen the Clinical Research Pipeline

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08/19/2014

The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation announced the recipients of more than $8 million in grants through the Clinical Scientist Development Award and the Clinical Research Mentorship programs.