Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D. Announced as New President and CEO of Brooklyn Community Foundation
Release Date:
11/08/2021
Dr. Rainey’s appointment comes after an extensive search led by the Foundation’s Board Chairs, Nicole Gueron and Harsha Marti.
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Release Date:
11/16/2021
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New York Life’s Impact Investment Initiative commits $50 million to Enterprise Community Loan Fund.
Release Date:
11/10/2021
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Borealis Philanthropy Introduces Alicia Bell Announced as the new Director of the Racial Equity in Journalism Fund
Release Date:
11/04/2021
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Helmsley Charitable Trust adds Nevada to Rural Healthcare Program, grants more than $11.3M to hospitals for advanced equipment
Release Date:
11/02/2021
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Citi Joins Breakthrough Energy Catalyst as Anchor Partner to Accelerate the Clean Energy Transition With $100 Million Commitment
Release Date:
11/02/2021
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For Us, By Us Farm - Based Education - A Webinar Hosted by Community Food Funders
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 -
12:30pm to 2:00pm
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Philanthropy Can Help Bridge the Gap Between the Idea of Disability Rights and the Reality
Release Date:
11/05/2021
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Nonprofit agencies need to create an agenda for NYC’s next administration by Doug Bauer
Release Date:
10/21/2021
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The Sozosei Foundation Reaches a Milestone Awards $4 Million in Grants to Decriminalize Mental Illness
Release Date:
11/01/2021
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Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Awards $76 Million in Grants in Third Quarter of 2021
Release Date:
10/26/2021
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Annie E. Casey Foundation and TCC Group Collaborate on Nesting to Achieve Impact: Lessons for Family Funders from a National Foundation
Release Date:
10/26/2021
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Ford Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies Join Governments and Private Funders to Announce Historic Pledge at COP26 in support of Indigenous Peoples and local communities
Release Date:
11/01/2021
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Lavelle Fund for the Blind Announces Dr. Louis D. Pizzarello, M.D., M.P.H., as New Board Chair and Dr. Sharon McLennon-Wier to the Board of Directors
Release Date:
10/29/2021
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Helmsley Charitable Trust Names Sarah Paul as Next CEO
Release Date:
10/25/2021
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Release Date:
10/25/2021
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Brooklyn Community Foundation Announces 20 Finalists Selected for 2021-22 Spark Prize
Release Date:
10/21/2021
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