The Tow Foundation Launches New ‘Innovation Fund’
Release Date:
09/27/2022
The Tow Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded a total of $1.5 million in grant funding to support 10 exciting nonprofit programs.
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Kiisha Morrow Appointed as Doris Duke Charitable Foundation’s First-ever Chief People and Culture Officer
Release Date:
09/20/2022
Morrow will lead the foundation’s commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, contribute and succeed.
17
Nov
2022
Evolution of the Work Place in Hybrid Times
Thursday, November 17, 2022 -
10:00am to 11:30am
Join a panel of your colleagues in a roundtable discussion that highlights the roles of IT, Ops, and HR in contributing to a hybrid work model that is aligned with organizational mission while valuing the staff they support.
A Crash Course in the Foundation World: Reflections on Philanthropy New York’s Philanthropy 101
Release Date:
09/23/2022
Why do foundations exist? For a love of humanity and the public good? To fill a void created by government or market failure? Controlled wealth redistribution?
New York Health Foundation Shares Key Findings from Food & Health Survey
Release Date:
08/16/2022
Across New York State, food insecurity—the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life—is prevalent, persistent, and costly.
The Burke Foundation Announces the Launch of the New Jersey Maternal Infant Health Hub in Collaboration with the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute
Release Date:
09/21/2022
The MIH Hub will develop actionable strategies to uplift midwifery practice in New Jersey and diversify the midwifery workforce.
David Rockefeller Fund announces Lourdes J. Rodriguez, Dr.PH as Chief Executive Officer
Release Date:
09/21/2022
National public health leader brings 20 years of experience with community organizing, population-level interventions, and philanthropy
The Three Vs for Voter Engagement: Validators, Volunteers and Visibility
Release Date:
08/26/2022
In this week’s late August primary, the second primary this summer in New York, voter turnout barely cracked ten percent in New York City.
Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative Launches New Racial Wealth Equity Database
Release Date:
09/15/2022
Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative announced the launch of the Black Wealth Data Center which will host the new Racial Wealth Equity Database.
Citi Foundation Announces Recipients of $50 Million Community Finance Innovation Fund
Release Date:
09/12/2022
12 organizations selected to collectively receive $50 million to advance the field of community finance and create positive impact for low-income communities and communities of color
The New York Stem Cell Foundation Mourns the Loss of CEO Susan L. Solomon
Release Date:
09/09/2022
The New York Stem Cell Foundation announced the death of its Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Susan L. Solomon, on September 8 th , shortly after she had stepped down as CEO, after a long battle with ovarian cancer.
Leon Levy Foundation Names Meredith Ross President, Justine Koch Promoted to Director of Finance/Administration, Jennifer Ellis to Senior Program Officer
Release Date:
09/15/2022
The Leon Levy Foundation has named Meredith Ross president, succeeding Robert F. Goldrich, who resigned in July after serving as president since 2015.
Rosanna Aybar Promoted to Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration at The William T. Grant Foundation
Release Date:
09/06/2022
Rosanna will continue to lead finance, human resources, and IT, and will also provide expanded support and strategic planning for overall strategy, legal matters, and grants management operations.
The Rockefeller Foundation Invests in Satellite Data & AI to Accelerate Economic Development and Climate Resilience in Africa
Release Date:
08/29/2022
New $5.5 million collaboration with e-GUIDE and Atlas AI launches in Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda to catalyze investment in agriculture, energy, and transportation infrastructure
Simons Foundation Announces First Pivot Fellowship Recipients
Release Date:
09/07/2022
The program will support the seven accomplished researchers as they apply their talent and expertise to a new field in mathematics or the natural sciences.
Alli Jernow Joins Arcus Foundation as Social Justice Program Vice President
Release Date:
08/24/2022
Alli Jernow will join the foundation as vice president of the Social Justice Program effective September 26.
18
Oct
2022
Putting Equity at the Heart of Government: 3 Ballot Proposals to Dismantle Structural Racism
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Join us to learn more about and discuss the Racial Justice Commission’s three landmark ballot proposals for NYC voters. The November election is your chance to make changes to the NYC Charter.
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Oct
2022
From Cautious to Courageous: How Foundations Can Step up Advocacy & Invest in Change (Session 2 of 2)
Thursday, October 20, 2022 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Join us as we dive deeper into 501(c)(4) advocacy and provide additional context about how to amplify the power of nonprofit advocates by investing in social welfare organizations and diverse coalitions of 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) organizations.
29
Sep
2022
From Cautious to Courageous: How Foundations Can Step up Advocacy & Invest in Change (Session 1 of 2)
Thursday, September 29, 2022 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
This session will unpack the reasons your foundation should consider funding 501(c)(4) advocacy work and offer a deeper understanding of federal tax and election law.
The Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust Announces New Program Officer for Democracy, Hannah Furstenberg-Beckman
Release Date:
08/31/2022
The Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust is delighted to announce that Hannah Furstenberg-Beckman has joined the Trust as its new Program Officer for Democracy.