Doris Duke Supports Legacy Leaders of Color Video Project
Release Date:
12/20/2016
Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, launches the Legacy Leaders of Color Video Project (LLCVP).
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2017
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Thursday, March 9, 2017 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
What does inclusivity mean for family philanthropy? How can we promote diversity, community engagement, and openness while retaining the family focus of our giving practices?
PhilTV: Partner Buy-In Is More Likely When a Funder’s Long-term Commitment is Clear
Release Date:
12/21/2016
Kaberi Banerjee Murthy explains how transparency with the organization’s board and leadership led to Brooklyn Community Foundation’s commitment to support systemic change in NYC public schools.
28
Feb
2017
BBB Charity Effectiveness Symposium XI: Driving Mission Through Changing Times
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 -
8:00am to 12:00pm
Join the Education and Research Foundation of the Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New York as they present the "BBB Charity Effectiveness Symposium XI: Driving Mission Through Changing Times - Nonprofit Leadership Voices, Purposes and...
05
Jan
2017
Resistance and Resilience Strategy of the Climate Movement - Webinar
Thursday, January 5, 2017 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
The political landscape nationally and in many states appears increasingly hostile to action on climate change. All indications are that we will be faced with attempts to roll back progress on climate change and clean energy. Given that communities...
Westchester Community Foundation Supports Westchester Green Business Program in New York State
Release Date:
12/19/2016
Westchester Green Business was awarded funding through The Cleaner, Greener Communities initiative (CGC), a statewide program, to incorporate sustainability goals and principles into local decision-making, and leading to a reduction of greenhouse...
It’s Time to Define Our New Normal
Release Date:
12/19/2016
Donita Volkwijn of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors writes that philanthropy could support organizations that are advocating for criminal justice reform and accountable journalism.
Simons Foundation Supports Study That Finds Bacteria Can Survive In Oxygen-Free Marine Environments
Release Date:
12/19/2016
MIT oceanographers have found that some small marine organisms — mostly bacteria — have a surprisingly low limit to the amount of oxygen they need to breathe.
NYSHealth Report Finds Insurer-Hospital Contracts Hinder Competition and Transparency
Release Date:
12/19/2016
Some hospitals are 1.5 to 2.7 times more expensive than the lowest-priced hospitals within the same region of New York State, according to a new study drawing from exclusive, nonpublic data from health insurers and negotiated contracts with New York...
09
Feb
2017
Becoming a Successful Board Chair: Tips and Advice from Your Peers - Webinar
Thursday, February 9, 2017 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Board chairs play an important and indispensable role in family foundations.
Milbank Memorial Fund Writes Letter to the New Administration
Release Date:
12/15/2016
While Congress prepares to debate the future of the Affordable Care Act, we know that bipartisan action on health care reform is possible.
Mellon Foundation Supports Commission on Language Learning
Release Date:
12/15/2016
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences has released a report that suggests a diminishing share of United States residents speak languages other than English, a trend that could have important consequences for business, international affairs, and...
09
Jan
2017
David vs. Goliath: How Arizona Advocates Won Victories in the Fight Against Extremism - Webinar
Monday, January 9, 2017 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Despite a 2016 election season which saw the rise of xenophobic rhetoric, advocates in Arizona have surprised many by successfully pushing back against anti-immigrant bills in the state legislature, defeating leading anti-immigration figure Sheriff...
Brooklyn Community Foundation Announces $2.3M in Grants to Nonprofits Serving Youth, Girls of Color
Release Date:
12/14/2016
BCF launched its Invest in Youth initiative in 2015 as a 10-year, $25 million commitment to improve Brooklyn’s social and economic opportunities and outcomes for 16- to 24-year-olds, particularly young people of color.
Teagle Foundation President Offers Advice to Campus Officials Meeting With Foundations
Release Date:
12/14/2016
A former president of Barnard College who now directs the Teagle Foundation, Judith Shapiro has seen meetings from both sides of the table.
January 11 Is Deadline to Submit a Letter of Inquiry for William T. Grant Foundation Research Grants
Release Date:
12/14/2016
We support high-quality research that is relevant to policies and practices that affect the lives of young people ages 5 to 25 in the United States.
Century Foundation Fellow Comments on Trump Policy for Student Loan Forgiveness
Release Date:
12/14/2016
Education Department officials say they will work through Jan. 20 to review claims of defrauded students, but borrowers and advocates call for more urgency.
Russell Sage Publishes Study on the Problems of Parents Funding College Education
Release Date:
12/14/2016
More parents today are financially supporting — and paying more — for their children’s college education, but that development also might be exacerbating economic inequality, according to a new study by a University of Kansas professor.
Edna McConnell Clark Announces Spend-Down, Major Investment in Blue Meridian Partners
Release Date:
12/14/2016
With a deep desire to improve the lives of many more disadvantaged children and youth, the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation's trustees have decided to "sunset" the Foundation and spend all of its resources (approximately $1 billion) over the next...
16
Feb
2017
Spark Session: Readying Your Community Foundation to Serve Philanthropic Families - Webinar
Thursday, February 16, 2017 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
You’ve successfully attracted Donor-Advised Funds and developed solid relationships with those founding donors. But now they’re asking for help with tougher issues such as preparing heirs to be responsible givers, dealing with geographic dispersion...