Diversity Is a Core Commitment for Philanthropy New York
Release Date:
07/08/2014
While the focus on diversity, inclusion and equity is not new, there are many fresh perspectives, newly framed topics and emerging promising practices to explore.
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Laboratory Announces $50 Million Gift To Establish Simons Center for Quantitative Biology
Release Date:
07/07/2014
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has announced a $50 million gift from Jim and Marilyn Simons to establish the Simons Center for Quantitative Biology.
Private Funding Provides Lifeline For Stem Cell Researchers
Release Date:
07/07/2014
Some of the most exciting research in medicine is taking place at the New York Stem Cell Foundation, and almost all its work is being paid for by private donors.
Ravi Venkatesan Joins Rockefeller Foundation Board
Release Date:
07/07/2014
Ravi Venkatesan, former chairman of Microsoft India, has been appointed to the board of trustees of the Rockefeller Foundation.
Laura Packer Named Executive Director of Howard Gilman Foundation
Release Date:
07/07/2014
Laura Packer has been named executive director of the Howard Gilman Foundation, effective July 22.
Expectations High For Harlem Children Zone's New Head
Release Date:
07/07/2014
As Anne Williams-Isom begins her role as the new CE0 of the Harlem Children's Zone, funders such as the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, not only expect her to carry on the work of her predecessor Geoffrey Canada, but also to forge new directions.
NY Times Profiles James Simons, Simons Foundation
Release Date:
07/07/2014
In a New York Times profile, philanthropist James Simons is described as a "seeker, doer, giver, ponderer," who runs a "tidy universe of science endeavors, financing not only math teachers but hundreds of the world's best investigators."
Instead of Retiring, Many Seek 'Encore' Jobs
Release Date:
07/07/2014
A trend first spotted in a MetLife Foundation survey in 2011 seems to be on the rise as millions of Americans are making plans to work instead of retiring and with many opting for social sector jobs.
Lincoln Center Partnership To Train and Place Arts Teachers In NYC Schools
Release Date:
07/07/2014
An initiative supported by a $1.5 million grant from the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund will help educate, certify and fast-track the placement of music, dance, theater and visual art teachers in up to 120 NYC public schools currently without...
Critic Calls Grants Aligned With Government Programs "Crony Philanthropy"
Release Date:
07/07/2014
Writing in Forbes, Howard Husock, vice president for policy research at the Manhattan Institute, says that a $10 million commitment from UBS to help underserved students attain a college education is an example of corporate leaders using...
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