Ellen Liu, Director of Women's Health, Ms. Foundation for Women, Selected as American Express NGen Fellow
Release Date:
10/27/2015
Independent Sector announced the selection of the 2015 cohort of American Express NGen Fellows.
Related Content
NoVo Foundation Picked by Cuomo to Create New York City Women's Center
Release Date:
10/27/2015
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s administration picked the NoVo Foundation, a nonprofit organization funded by billionaire investor Warren Buffett, to redevelop a former prison in New York City into a building for groups that advocate women’s equality.
Benchmarking Foundation Governance
The Center for Effective Philanthropy produced this report on Benchmarking Foundation Governance, with support from the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation.
Hess Corp., J&J Among 2015's Top Best Corporate Citizens
Release Date:
10/26/2015
Hess Corporation was honored as a leader in the energy field and Johnson and Johnson was honored for healthcare leadership, when Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine announced itsfifth annual Top 10 Best Corporate Citizens rankings by industry.
Jonas Center Achieves Goal with 1,000 Doctorally Prepared Faculty, Clinical Leaders in All States
Release Date:
10/26/2015
Jonas Center’s $25M philanthropic commitment – largest of its kind – is being used to address swiftly changing healthcare needs.
Wallace Foundation Supports New Professional Standards For School Leaders
Release Date:
10/26/2015
The National Policy Board for Educational Administration unanimously adopted new standards for education school leaders.
Archives of Atlantic Philanthropies Given to Cornell Library
Release Date:
10/26/2015
The archives of The Atlantic Philanthropies will be housed permanently at Cornell University Library.
Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, to Participate in Facebook QA
Release Date:
10/26/2015
On Wednesday, October 28, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm (ET), Ford Foundation president Darren Walker will answer your questions in a Facebook Q&A hosted by the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Simons Foundation Recognizes spectrUM as a National Model on STEM Engagement
Release Date:
10/26/2015
An award from the Simons Foundation recognized spectrUM as a national model in the “just add science” approach to embedding STEM engagement in community events. spectrUM was also honored with the 2015 Paul Shin Memorial Award from the Coalition on...
Ford Foundation Launches Arts in a Changing America With Webcast
Release Date:
10/23/2015
The Ford Foundation, along with artists, arts organizations and community leaders, will present a live webcast of the Arts in a Changing America (ArtChangeUS) launch event.
NoVo Foundation Examines Unequal Funding for Women and Girls of Color
Release Date:
10/23/2015
NoVo Foundation’s Executive Director Pamela Shifman says that at NoVo, there is a recognition that there is a huge need to focus on support for girls of color.
New York Life Foundation Supports Ozone Park Students Learning about Start-up Businesses
Release Date:
10/23/2015
The pilot program, run by Virtual Enterprises International, in partnership with the New York Life Foundation and city Department of Education, seeks to teach Queens students how to launch and run their own company.
Peterson Testifies on Reforming the Federal Budget Process
Release Date:
10/23/2015
Michael Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, testified to the Senate on the need for action in reforming the federal budget process.
Ms. Foundation Launches Campaign to Define 21st Century Feminism
Release Date:
10/23/2015
Ms. Foundation for Women launched a campaign to spark a national conversation about 21st-century feminism. What is it? How has feminism evolved? How can feminism be more inclusive?
Ford’s Walker Weighs in on New Rules Allowing Pension Funds to Invest with Conscience
Release Date:
10/22/2015
Today’s announcement from the Department of Labor is a welcome step that will benefit both fund beneficiaries and society at large, according to a statement from Darren Walker, chair of the National Advisory Board on Impact Investing (NAB) and...
Dodge Foundation Participates in Discussion of How Arts Organizations Help Drive Downtown Revivals In NJ Cities
Release Date:
10/22/2015
New Jersey’s cities frequently face funding shortages for education, environmental and other programs, but the state’s relatively small yet steady support for arts organizations continues to attract additional investment and trigger downtown...
Palau to Sign National Marine Sanctuary Into Law; Bloomberg and Tiffany-supported Global Ocean Legacy Campaign Win
Release Date:
10/22/2015
Pacific island nation now leads the world in highest percentage of its exclusive economic zone set aside for full protection of marine wildlife.
Toyota Named Among of World’s Best Companies on Addressing Water Concerns
Release Date:
10/22/2015
Toyota Motor Corporation was one of eight global corporations achieving an A rating for their efforts to improve water security, according to CDP's Global Water Report.
Weinberg Foundation Launches New Website
Release Date:
10/22/2015
The Weinberg Foundation is proud to announce a complete redesign of its website. The new website is intended to present information more clearly and concisely.
Oct 22 White House Conference on Criminal Justice Reform with Funders to be Live-Streamed
Release Date:
10/22/2015
Round table discussion with the President to be live-streamed at The Marshall Project and Yahoo.