Ford Foundation's Jee Kim Contributes to 'The Nation' Article on Future of Philanthropy
Release Date:
07/21/2016
In our current Gilded Age, it’s no coincidence that the big questions about philanthropy’s appropriate role are being rekindled.
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Supported by Weinberg Foundation, Program Designed to Help Seniors Wins Award
Release Date:
07/21/2016
Westchester County announced last week that its program designed to help seniors monitor their health care has won a national achievement award.
Arabella Advisors Founder Comments on Innovations to Reduce Food Waste
Release Date:
07/21/2016
Entire companies have formed around the notion of using ugly produce.
How Philanthropy Can Help Achieve the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals in the U.S.
Publication date:
07/2016
This report from the Council on Foundations examines how U.S. funders can view their work in the global development framework and contribute to the success of the goals in the United States.
How Collaboration Can Spur Innovation and Spread Good Ideas (Part II)
While an upcoming collaborative program like the “ South Bronx Learning Tour ” on Aug. 4 will offer ideas for education funders, I have some thoughts on collaboration as a mechanism for spread and scale.
Atlantic Philanthropies Advocating an End to the Death Penalty
Release Date:
07/20/2016
The Atlantic Philanthropies and its network of partners are using advocacy and communications to end capital punishment in the United States once and for all.
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Family Philanthropy and Media Perceptions - Webinar
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Family foundations are passionate and dedicated to improving their communities and leading conversations that will help advance their missions.
NYCT, Jonas Center, John A. Hartford and Edna McConnell Clark Foundations Highlighted in Health Affairs
Release Date:
07/20/2016
The foundations were highlighted for their support of Nursing profession.
Commonwealth Fund Study Finds Only a Third of These Obamacare Insurers Made Money on Their Plans in 2014
Release Date:
07/20/2016
It was hard to make money selling Obamacare health insurance in the first year. Next year might not be much easier
Simons Foundation Continues Quest to Understand and Treat Autism on Both Ends of the Spectrum
Release Date:
07/19/2016
As a researcher, Dr. Ruth Ann Luna knows that subtyping autism—finding all the genetic variables that may lead to a diagnosis—is vital to improve care for Kellen and other autistic children.
NYS Health Foundation President & CEO Wonders if NY Can End the AIDS Epidemic
Release Date:
07/18/2016
From 1981 to 2013, an estimated 1,194,039 people in the United States had been diagnosed with AIDS. Of those, 658,507 have died.
Supported by Commonwealth Fund, Study Shows Diabetes, Depression Apps Are Failing the Usability Test
Release Date:
07/18/2016
A new UCSF study finds that some of the most popular apps for diabetes, depression and caregivers are too difficult to use, especially by underserved populations.
Rockefeller Exec Outlines Wide Range of Climate Investments
Release Date:
07/15/2016
The grant maker's plans includes helping finance efforts to develop renewable-energy technogies, deliver clean electricity to rural India, and create insurance products for extreme-weather events in Africa.
Ford Foundation’s Darren Walker In NY Times Piece on Criminal Justice
Release Date:
07/15/2016
“If America is to be America, we have to engage in a larger conversation than just the criminal justice system,” notes Walker.
Rausch and Long Island Community Foundations Partner to Expand Tourism in Riverhead
Release Date:
07/15/2016
Their focus is on expanding tourism — which includes drawing visitors from New York City and promoting Riverhead as a place people plan their vacations around — and emphasizing the town’s arts and culture services.
Warren Buffet Pledges$2.9 Billion to NoVo Foundation and Others
Release Date:
07/15/2016
Warren Buffett has donated roughly $2.9 billion more Berkshire Hathaway Inc stock to five foundations, as part of the billionaire's plan to give away almost his entire fortune.
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Welcomes New Trustees to its Board
Release Date:
07/15/2016
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has elected several new members to its board of trustees. Jennifer Nolan was elected to the board in March, and she is joined by Ambassador Ryan Crocker, Heather McGhee, Miranda Kaiser, and Wyatt Rockefeller, who were...
David Di Martino Elected to The John A. Hartford Foundation Board of Trustees
Release Date:
07/14/2016
Mr. Di Martino is currently a partner at Blue Engine Message & Media with 20 years of experience advising.
Altman Foundation Promotes Deborah T. Velazquez to Associate Director
Release Date:
07/14/2016
Ms. Velazquez’s core responsibilities include oversight of the Strengthening Communities area.
How Collaboration Can Spur Innovation and Spread Good Ideas (Part I)
Release Date:
07/14/2016
Leigh Ross of the NY Community Trust identifies key predictors of success for education funders who want to collaborate.