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Well-Told Stories Can Super-Power Social Change

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05/17/2016

Betsy Richards at Opportunity Agenda creates video of a new social justice superhero, "Helvetika Bold," which marries comic book culture with activism.

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NY Women’s Foundation President and City Council Speaker Announce $20M More for Young Women’s Initiative

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05/16/2016

Over 100 recommendations and $20 million to combat gender-based inequality in health, education, ant-violence, economic opportunity and self-sufficiency.

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The New York Women's Foundation

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Weinberg Foundation Names New Trustee

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05/16/2016

Fay Hartog-Levin, the former U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands, has joined the board of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation as a trustee.

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New York Community Trust Gives One Million Dollars to Help Train Social Workers

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05/16/2016

The New York Community Trust (NYCT) has renewed a grant through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) to educate and train more social workers.

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Women in Leadership: Why It Matters

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05/2016

It’s no secret that women have historically faced greater barriers than men when it comes to fully participating in the economy. Across geographies and income levels, disparities between men and women persist in the form of pay gaps, uneven opportunities for advancement, and unbalanced representation in important decision-making.

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Rockefeller Foundation Releases New Report On Women in Leadership & Why It Matters

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05/16/2016

A new report, titled "Women in Leadership: Why It Matters" from the Rockefeller Foundation, indicates that this reality doesn’t line up with Americans’ perceptions.

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Rockefeller Foundation Announces Campaign to Achieve Workplace Equality

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05/16/2016

Despite some strides in achieving workplace equality, only 21 women helm the world’s largest corporations today, according to a survey released by the Rockefeller Foundation.

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The Rockefeller Foundation

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Bessemer Trust Among Experts Tapped by NYTimes for Piece on Social Change Major Gifts

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05/16/2016

Philanthropists may proclaim their desire for social change, but few, it turns out, follow through.

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JPMorgan, Ford and MetLife Support Aspen Institute Initiative on Family Financial Security

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05/16/2016

The Aspen Institute today launched an ambitious, first-of-its-kind project to shine light on economic forces that severely impact the financial security of American families.

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Economic Security

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Program Promotes Global Digital Education

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05/13/2016

Twenty-five U.S. school districts from 16 states participated in a symposium on global digital education convened by Global Cities, Inc., a program of Bloomberg Philanthropies.

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Education

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Arcus Foundation Report Reveals Trans Discrimination Not Limited to Bathrooms

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05/13/2016

A new report reveals transgender women and all women of color frequently face discrimination when using retail changing rooms, compared to other women.

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Simons Foundation Gives $40M for Astronomy Facility in Chile

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05/12/2016

The Simons Foundation has given $38.4 million to establish a new astronomy facility in Chile’s Atacama Desert, adding new telescopes and new detectors to existing instruments.

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Science

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Surdna’s Garcia Interviewed in Philanthropy News Digest

Release Date:

05/12/2016

You don't need a political scientist to tell you something is amiss in America. It's there, lurking, in the presidential primary campaigns of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders.

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Ford Foundation"s Darren Walker Participates in Discussion on the Influence of Impact Investing on Philanthropy

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05/12/2016

Ford Foundation"s Darren Walker Participates in Discussion on the Influence of Impact Investing on Philanthropy Impact investing can lead to new strategies for entrepreneurs and mission-driven businesses. That means room for new...

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Milbank Memorial Fund Releases Report on Evolving Models of Behavioral Health Integration

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05/12/2016

Since 2010, when the Milbank Memorial Fund published its first behavioral health integration (BHI) report, the field has advanced conceptually, and there has been a proliferation of research.

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14 Jul 2016

Social Movements for Good: Family Philanthropy Fuels Change - Webinar

Thursday, July 14, 2016 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Social movements are at the core of society -- raising awareness about issues and providing a voice for those that are often not heard.

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Family Foundation

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16 Jun 2016

Making Big Bets for Big Results - Webinar

Thursday, June 16, 2016 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

Bridgespan research reveals that 80% of the biggest donors aim for dramatic social change with their giving, yet only 20% of the biggest gifts (for research purposes, identified at $10M or above) over the past decade plus have gone to such causes.

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21 Jun 2016

Diverse Boards: Moving Beyond Rhetoric

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Many nonprofits and philanthropies embrace the values and goals of inclusiveness, but have had mixed success in diversifying their boards. Some have had challenges identifying appropriate leaders from less familiar communities. Some have had...

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Leadership Doesn’t Just Happen

Release Date:

05/12/2016

Phil Li of the Clark Foundation writes about the first of his two-year term as chair of Philanthropy New York’s board of directors. And wow, what a year it has been!

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