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The Transformative Power of Philanthropy

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05/09/2013

The fourth in a series of Rockefeller Foundation President Judith Rodin’s reflections on the unique strengths and enduring lessons of 100 years of strategic philanthropy.

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Six Months Later

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05/08/2013

As philanthropy looks back on the last six months of Hurricane Sandy recovery, Health and Environmental Funders Network Communications Associate Lauren Linville shares some of the challenges, opportunities and advice collected from recent calls...

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Disaster Relief

Six Months Later

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05/08/2013

By Lauren Linville, Communications Associate, Health and Environmental Funders Network It seems much longer than six months ago that Hurricane Sandy turned into Superstorm Sandy and devastated parts of New York and New Jersey. In...

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New Programs Teach Collaboration, Not Finance and Fundraising

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05/05/2013

This examination of the “new breed” of leadership programs includes those supported by the American Express Foundation, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation and the Nathan Cummings Foundation.

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Bank of America Charitable Foundation

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The Tinker Foundation Welcomes Bradford K. Smith to its Board of Directors

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05/02/2013

The Tinker Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Bradford K. Smith to its Board of Directors.

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Appointments & Transitions

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Ford Foundation

Funders Give and Get Advice From NYC Teens

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05/02/2013

The Opportunity Network recently invited a group of philanthropists to talk about their careers and their professional journeys with New York City students. We’re pleased to have Opportunity Network Founder and Executive Director Jessica Pliska and...

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Bloomberg Gives Sept. 11 Museum a $15 Million Loan

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05/02/2013

Michael Bloomberg has personally lent the museum $15 million to help cover expenses until it opens a year from now. He is charging the lowest possible interest rate — less than 0.3 percent — so that the transaction would qualify under federal rules...

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Philanthropy as Backer of Brains

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05/02/2013

The third in a series of Rockefeller Foundation President Judith Rodin’s reflections on the unique strengths and enduring lessons of 100 years of strategic philanthropy.

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Funders Give and Get Advice From NYC Teens

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05/02/2013

By Jessica Pliska , Founder and Executive Director, The Opportunity Network and April Hawkins, Director of MetLife Foundation ’s Civic Affairs Program On most days, the job of philanthropy executives involves reviewing proposals,...

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