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Simons-Funded Study Finds Connection Between Genes That Contribute to Autism

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03/11/2015

CHD8, a gene that is strongly linked to autism, acts as a master regulator in the developing human brain and controls the expression of many other genes.

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PNY Members Named to Commission Examining Closures of Nonprofits

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03/10/2015

Human Services Council will lead the commission which includes The Clark Foundation, UJA-Federation, The New York Community Trust and SeaChange Capital Partners.

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UJA-Federation of New York

The Clark Foundation

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The New York Community Trust

Prudential, Goldman Sachs and Brooklyn Community Foundation Among Funders Spurring Urban Revival in Brooklyn

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03/10/2015

Impact investing in underserved communities is trending in the philanthropic sector.

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Community Development

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Capital One to Invest $150 Million to Help Close Digital Skills Gap

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03/10/2015

Capital One has announced a five-year initiative aimed at helping low- to moderate-income Americans succeed in an increasingly digital economy.

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Workforce Development

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Capital One Foundation

Casey Family Programs and the President's Advisory Council Work to Improve Financial Capability for Young People

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03/09/2015

The program provides low-income youth with summer work experience and access to financial education.

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Children, Youth and Families

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Casey Family Programs

NoVo Foundation Celebrates International Women’s Day

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03/09/2015

NoVo Uses International Women's Day to address gender inequality and sexual violence worldwide.

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Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Studies Impact of Volunteerism

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03/06/2015

The study found that volunteers can boost reading proficiency in low-income schools.

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Corporate Social Responsibility

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Blue Meridian Partners, Inc.

NY Stem Cell Foundation and Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Explore Strategies to Advance Women in Science

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03/06/2015

The Initiative on Women in Science and Engineering Working Group presented seven strategies to advance women in science, engineering and medicine.

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The New York Stem Cell Foundation

Philanthropic Groups Sign on to Raise the Age Campaign

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03/06/2015

The initiative has received report from eight PNY member organizations.

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The Tow Foundation

The David Rockefeller Fund

Andrus Family Fund

Sills Family Foundation

Bernard F. and Alva B. Gimbel Foundation

New York Foundation

The Pinkerton Foundation

Tiger Foundation

New York Community Trust Launches 2015 Nonprofit Excellence Awards Competition

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03/05/2015

The awards are presented in partnership with the Nonprofit Coordination Committee.

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