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Study Supported by Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Finds Antimicrobial Paints Have a Blind Spot

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05/13/2019

Antimicrobial paints offer the promise of extra protection against bacteria. But Northwestern University researchers caution that these paints might be doing more harm than good.

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

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Health

Science

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13 May 2019

2020 Census Funder Learning Series: Effective Strategies for Business Engagement - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP

Monday, May 13, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

This discussion will focus on strategies to engage and build partnerships with the business sector around the 2020 Census. Presenters will share resources, approaches to census engagement, and insights into how to mitigate potential barriers, with a...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Census 2020

23 Jul 2019

Saving the Vaquitas: Screening and Discussion of National Geographic's Sea of Shadows

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 -

3:00pm to 6:00pm

As part of our collaborative film series, please join our partners, Media Impact Funders and the Environmental Grantmakers Association to a special screening and discussion of the award-winning film Sea of Shadows , that follows undercover...

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19 Sep 2019

Rob Reich vs. Phil Buchanan: Is Giving By The Wealthy A Good Thing?

Thursday, September 19, 2019 -

8:30am to 10:00am

Criticism and self-reflection are running rampant in philanthropy. Some have argued that philanthropy is an elite charade that is failing democracy. Others argue that it is a force for tremendous good if done right. Please join us for a debate on "...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Putting Buzzwords to Practice: How to Build a Sustainable Collaborative

Release Date:

05/08/2019

In the philanthropic sector, we often get lost in the latest buzzwords about how to rethink our strategies and maximize impact, individually and collectively. Over the last couple of years, the buzzword of the moment has been collaboration and...

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Insights

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Progress Update on Stavros Niarchos Foundation's €25 Million Grant to the Hellenic Fire Department

Release Date:

05/06/2019

In the summer of 2018, in the wake of the devastating fires that claimed dozens of lives in Greece, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) announced a grant of €25 million to aid the Hellenic Fire Department.

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Environment and Climate Change

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Mississippi Architects Take on Citywide Hunger Problem With Support From Bloomberg Philanthropies

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05/06/2019

By more than one measure, Jackson, Mississippi, is one of the nation’s unhealthiest cities.

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Children, Youth and Families

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Community Development

Health

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$100 Million Commitment From Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Supports Western New York's Parks & Trails

Release Date:

05/03/2019

Now that the Buffalo Waterfront is finally starting to see some real improvements, it’s time for LaSalle Park to be added to the momentum.

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Environment and Climate Change

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Leona M. And Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Helps Fund Research to Find Personalized Treatment for Crohn's Disease

Release Date:

05/03/2019

To model human health and disease, organ-on-a-chip technology mimics the human body's organ structure, functionality and physiology in a controlled environment.

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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

Support From Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Continues College Access and Success Program of American Indian College Fund

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05/02/2019

Native American and Alaska Native students are in a college-going and completion crisis.

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Children, Youth and Families

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Education

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Mellon Foundation

United Hospital Fund First Annual Tribute to Excellence in Health Care Honors 57 Quality Improvement Leaders at 51 New York Area Institutions

Release Date:

05/03/2019

On Monday, May 6, United Hospital Fund (UHF) will honor 57 extraordinary quality improvement leaders at 51 hospitals and long-term care facilities across the metropolitan region.

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Health

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08 Oct 2019

Considering a New Grants Management System? Navigating the Potential Pitfalls

Tuesday, October 8, 2019 -

9:00am to 11:00am

In this 21st century quickly evolving information age, selecting, migrating data, configuring, personalizing, testing, and providing ongoing support of new full featured integrated philanthropic systems is proving to be a major challenge. In this...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Grants Managers

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HR & Operations

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13 Jun 2019

Reimagining Career Pathways for (and with) Youth, Educators and Employers

Thursday, June 13, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Despite a growing economy, a tight labor market and low-unemployment, job gains for young adults in New York City over the last five years have largely been in low-wage, part-time jobs with limited opportunities to transition to full-time, family-...

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Panel

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Children, Youth and Families

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Education

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21 May 2019

First Responders at the Border:The Vital Role and Untapped Potential of a Reception System for Families and Asylum Seekers - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 -

4:00pm to 5:00pm

Despite the administration’s policies to deter and punish asylum seekers, families continue to arrive to the United States and Mexico in search of protection. While family separation policies are being revisited and restrictions on asylum grow...

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Immigration

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11 Jun 2019

Grantmaking in a Diverse World – A Workshop

Tuesday, June 11, 2019 -

9:00am to 1:00pm

More and more foundations have made the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion a core part of their mission. Yet some struggle with instituting the internal and external changes and shifts in thinking to meet such goals. This workshop will...

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Tools & Strategies

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Workshop

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

11 Sep 2019

New York Grantmakers in the Arts - Fall Meeting

Wednesday, September 11, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Arts and culture funders, come together to discuss what we see as the pressing issues in the field so as to inform our subsequent discussions for the next 12 months.

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Roundtable Discussion

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