Bruce Trachtenberg Stepping Down from Communications Network
Release Date:
10/16/2013
Bruce S. Trachtenberg, Executive Director of the Communications Network, has announced that he will be stepping down from his position as of December 31, 2013.
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Release Date:
10/15/2013
Jessi Stafford is the new Blogger & Social Media Specialist for The Century Foundation. In her position, she produces content for the foundation's Blog of the Century and develops and executes TCF's social media strategy, including day-to-day...
Jason McGill to Join Arcus Foundation As Vice President, Social Justice Program
Release Date:
10/18/2013
The Arcus Foundation, a leading global foundation advancing pressing social justice and conservation issues, has announced that Jason McGill will join the Foundation as Vice President, Social Justice Program.
Wil Priester joins Arabella Advisors as CFO; Shelley Whelpton to Lead Arabella Advisors' Mid-Atlantic Practice
Release Date:
10/15/2013
Arabella Advisors has announced the appointments of Wil Priester as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Shelley Whelpton as a Managing Director. Both are based in Washington, DC.
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Dec
2013
What Does it Mean to ‘Do’ Policy Work in a Foundation?
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 -
7:45am to 11:00am
”Public Policy Work” in foundations is like the proverb of the elephant being described by several blind men — each has a very different description of what it is based on their personal experience of it. Is it government relations? Is it funding...
20
Nov
2013
Changing the Narrative: Using Storytelling to Expand Your Foundation’s Impact
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 -
7:45am to 11:00am
Storytelling has been the buzz of social change circles for years. This forward-looking session will explore where the practice of stories-for-change stands, and where it’s heading — for funders in any issue area — by using the new Working...
14
Nov
2013
The Power of Urgency: Advantages and Options for Limited Life Foundations
Thursday, November 14, 2013 -
11:00am to 1:30pm
Throughout this year, NCFP is taking an in-depth look at transitions that occur in giving families and family foundations. This month's webinar will look at the unique issues involved in spending down a foundation’s assets. The webinar will feature...
12
Nov
2013
The Secret Ingredients to Effective Funder Collaboratives & Collective Impact
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 -
1:45pm to 5:00pm
Funder collaboratives come in many shapes and sizes. There is no right or wrong way of doing them; it all is contingent upon the specifics of each group and their goals. Come hear collective impact guru Laura Herman interview three funder colleagues...
Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation Investment Policy
Publication date:
04/2011
Innovative strategies and new investment opportunities can be used to align investment practices with mission objectives to sustain the public good. Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation offers a look at their investment policy which can be used as a template for others.
Issue Guide: Limits on Nonprofit Executive Compensation
Publication date:
01/2013
Philanthropy New York's public policy issue guide on the regulation of nonprofit executive compensation.
Issue Guide: Capping the Charitable Deduction
Publication date:
08/2013
Philanthropy New York's public policy issue guide on the Obama Administration's proposed percentage cap for charitable deductions.
Issue Guide: Simplifying the Excise Tax on Private Foundations
Publication date:
08/2012
Philanthropy New York's public policy issue guide on simplifying the excise tax on private foundations.
25
Oct
2013
Sandy, Philanthropy & A Year of Hard Lessons: Main Convening
Friday, October 25, 2013 -
8:00am to 1:00pm
One year after Hurricane Sandy swept through our region, our communities have made great progress in recovery and are building back stronger. But so much remains to be done and the philanthropic community is eager to understand how it can best...
24
Oct
2013
Philanthropic Advisors Network - Pilot Meeting
Thursday, October 24, 2013 -
8:15am to 10:00am
Philanthropic advisors and consultants have been longstanding members and contributors to the Philanthropy New York community. Based on feedback from members, Philanthropy New York is piloting a peer network for philanthropic advisors to build...
21
Oct
2013
Sandy Bus Tour Site Visit – The Rockaways and Long Beach, L.I.
Monday, October 21, 2013 -
9:00am to 5:00pm
What Funders Can Expect from Participation A bird’s eye view of two communities deeply impacted by Sandy — what are their continuing needs, as well as what are innovative strategies nonprofits and other groups undertook that funders can support to...
15
Oct
2013
Hurricane Sandy One Year Later: What Have We Learned and Where Do We Go from Here?
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Join us for a discussion on how private philanthropy continues to support long-term recovery across the New York and New Jersey regions post-Superstorm Sandy. Explore Private philanthropy's role in response and recovery How opportunities for private...
08
Oct
2013
The Evolution of Corporate Philanthropy: Understanding My Role in a Changing Profession
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 -
7:45am to 10:00am
What are the skills and competencies required to be successful in corporate philanthropy today? Philanthropy no longer exists in a silo, but is a critical part of a corporation’s citizenship. Corporate philanthropy has become more deeply embedded in...
07
Oct
2013
Reflections on Young Males of Color in New York City: Youth Violence and Re-casting the Image of Young Black and Latino Men - Part I
Monday, October 7, 2013 -
2:45pm to 5:00pm
The headlines are unrelenting: Four Teenagers Shot, One Fatally, at Housing Complex; Queens Girl, age 14, Fatally Shot on Bus; Brownsville Child Needlessly Dies from Gun Violence. Supported by state, city and private funding, emerging and innovative...
12
Sep
2013
Inequality For All - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Series
Thursday, September 12, 2013 -
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Join us for a wine-and-cheese reception, followed by a screening of the documentary Inequality for All and a brief panel discussion. Inequality For All Official Trailer In the wake of the U.S. economic crisis, the widening gap between the rich and...
16
Sep
2013
Position Yourself: 4 Women Discuss their Careers and Leadership in Corporate Philanthropy
Monday, September 16, 2013 -
4:00pm to 6:30pm
Never before on the same panel, Lynn Stekas, Chris Park, Jasmine Thomas and Hildy Simmons are joining forces on September 16th at Philanthropy New York. What do they have in common? They are all emerging, current, or recent innovative and cutting...