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Random Reflections By A New Author

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05/24/2010

By Jeffrey R. Solomon President, The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies I recently heard the esteemed Israeli author, Amos Oz, remind us that when we dream we dream of perfection—whether of a person, an experience, or a...

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Reflections from Jeffrey R. Solomon

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05/21/2010

Since co-writing The Art of Giving, Jeffrey Solomon, President of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies, has travelled to a dozen states, talking to numerous audiences seriously interested in philanthropy. His observations and discussions...

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Nourishing Strong Communities: Thoughts on Food Policy from Karen Karp

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05/03/2010

On April 20th, Philanthropy New York held a members briefing —sponsored by the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation , the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund , and The Elmezzi Fund —which focused on FoodWorks New York and other ways that the public, private...

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Responding to Crisis/Opportunity: The F.B. Heron Foundation’s Opportunity Fund

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04/29/2010

By John Weiler Senior Program Officer, F.B. Heron Foundation Like many of its colleague funders, the F.B. Heron Foundation experienced a sharp decline in its charitable assets in 2008 and early 2009. At the same time, Heron...

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Practical Plans for Strengthening Nonprofits: The Human Services Data Project

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04/20/2010

Philanthropy New York’s Philanthropy Connects Committee recently sponsored a program featuring Linda Gibbs, New York City’s Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services , which explored six initiatives now being designed to strengthen the City’s...

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Payout Redux

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04/09/2010

By Charles H. Hamilton Senior Fellow, Philanthropy New York In recent years, much has been made of payout rates. On the one hand, many writers have favored increasing the 5 percent minimum required of foundations because it “...

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The Rockefeller Drug Laws: New Opportunities for Investment with a National Impact

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04/02/2010

On January 26th, Philanthropy New York hosted a members briefing sponsored by the Daphne Foundation , the New York Foundation , and the Open Society Institute , with our Increasing Diversity in Philanthropy and Philanthropy Connects special...

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Responding to Crisis/Opportunity: The F.B. Heron Foundation’s Opportunity Fund

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03/22/2010

Like many funders, the F.B. Heron Foundation experienced a decline in its charitable assets during the past two years.

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Program Recap—American Journalism: Views on Reconstructing the Falling Industry

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03/19/2010

By Vincent Stehle Consultant, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation On February 23rd, Philanthropy New York hosted a debate between Michael Schudson , co-author of The Reconstruction of American Journalism and...

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Nourishing Strong Communities: Thoughts on Food Policy from Karen Karp

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03/15/2010

On April 20th, Philanthropy New York held a members briefing—sponsored by the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation, the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, and The Elmezzi Fund—which focused on ways that the public, private, and government sectors are...