Philanthropy's Difficult Dance With Inequality
Release Date:
07/08/2015
Foundation Center President, Brad Smith, examines how funders like Nathan Cummings, F.B Heron , Ford and Carnegie use the term "inequality."
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07/08/2015
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Thursday, August 13, 2015 -
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Release Date:
07/07/2015
Bessemer Trust Director of Philanthropy Advisory Services, Paul Connolly, examines outcomes-oriented philanthropy.
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Release Date:
07/07/2015
The America After 3 PM survey was funded by Wallace, Ford, and The Robert Bowne Foundation, among others.
Studio Museum in Harlem Unveils Design for Expansion
Release Date:
07/06/2015
Ford Foundation is one of the key backers of the expansion.
NYC Social Impact Investment Fails to Meet Goal
Release Date:
07/06/2015
The country's first social impact bond program was initially funded by Bloomberg and Goldman Sachs.
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grants $4.1 Million to 41 Theater Programs
Release Date:
07/06/2015
Each grant ranged between $10,000 and $160,000 and will be used toward operating support over the next two years.
Invest in Youth: Strengthening Brooklyn’s Future
Release Date:
07/02/2015
Brooklyn Community Foundation Director of Community Leadership, Tynesha McHarris, outlines some of the foundation's youth development initiatives.
Carnegie Launches Great Immigrants: The Pride of America
Release Date:
07/02/2015
The interactive website showcases well-known naturalized citizens who have made notable contributions to the progress of society.
Why Should Climate Philanthropy Care About Energy Access?
Release Date:
07/02/2015
Rockefeller Foundation is praised for its Climate Works initiative.
NYCT Grant Will Build Capacity for Child Welfare
Release Date:
07/02/2015
The $100,000 grant will help roll out the Collaborative for Children and Families' Home Health model.
F.B. Heron Foundation Leads Foundations Toward 100 Percent Impact Investment
Release Date:
07/02/2015
The F.B. Heron Foundation has made a bold, public commitment to move 100 percent of its assets to impact investments by the end of 2017.
Bloomberg and Rockefeller Leaders Featured on Crain's List of NYC's Top 50 Most Powerful Women
Release Date:
07/01/2015
Patricia Harris and Judith Rodin were listed at 32 and 46, respectively.
Ford and RBF Lead Charge to Publicize Diversity Data
Release Date:
07/01/2015
Six major foundations have called on their peers to share the racial and gender make-up of their boards and staff.
Laurie M. Tisch Elected Co-Chair of Whitney Museum Board of Trustees
Release Date:
07/01/2015
Tisch has served on the board of the Whitney since 1996.
New Website Promotes Partnership and Investment for Girls of Color
Release Date:
07/01/2015
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Jul
2015
How Does Climate Change Affect Peace and Security? - Webinar
Monday, July 13, 2015 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Noyes Foundation President Featured in Philanthropy News Digest
Release Date:
06/30/2015
Vic De Luca, President of the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation was interviewed about the foundation's new donor-advised campaign.
Do Corporate Grantmakers Care More About the Poor Than Other Foundations?
Release Date:
06/30/2015
Corporate foundations like JPMorgan Chase have increased giving to underserved communities by as much as 40 percent in the last decade.