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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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Elliot Berger joins Arabella Advisors

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05/01/2013

Arabella Advisors has announced the appointment of Elliot Berger as a Managing Director based in New York, NY.

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ASPCA Board of Directors Names Matthew Bershadker President and CEO

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05/01/2013

The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has announced that it has named Matthew E. Bershadker President and CEO. Bershadker is a 12-year veteran of the ASPCA, serving most recently as Senior Vice President of the Anti-...

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Charles H. Hamilton to Retire from Bessemer Trust

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05/01/2013

Charles H. Hamilton, the Principal and Director of Philanthropic Advisory Services at Bessemer Trust, will retire at the end of May 2013.

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Inaugural Nathan Cummings Foundation Fellows Tackle Problems with Creative Projects

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05/01/2013

Three innovators who will use unique approaches to tackle deeply-rooted social and economic issues were named to the inaugural class of Nathan Cummings Foundation Fellows. Fellows have the opportunity to change the world in one year with $100,000,...

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Dominick Impemba and Susan Kish Join the Foundation Center Board of Trustees

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05/01/2013

The Foundation Center, the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide, elected Dominick Impemba and Susan Kish to its board at a meeting of the trustees on April 19, 2013.