A Recipe for Managing in Difficult Times
Release Date:
05/14/2009
... Director of the Norman Foundation and held a variety of positions in New York City and State government, including ...
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Eternal Recurrence: Philanthropy's Infrastructure Organizations
Release Date:
07/16/2015
Ford Foundation's Philanthropy Program Officer, Chris Cardona, examines the structure and capacity of philanthropic organizations.
18
May
2016
Can Failure Be a Success?: Dissecting the Rikers Social Impact Bond Experiment
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
At their core, social impact bonds are about learning from and scaling what works, and discontinuing what doesn’t. With the recent discontinuation of the social impact bond experiment supporting the Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) program at Rikers...
This Is How to Put Neighborhoods at the Center of Grantmaking
Release Date:
03/04/2016
Prachi Patankar, Senior Program Officer at Brooklyn Community Foundation, speaks on the challenges and successes of participatory grantmaking.
Philanthropy Must Shift Power to Others
Release Date:
05/06/2016
Jennifer and Peter Buffett, Co-Presidents of the NoVo Foundation, say a philanthropist from on high will never reach down and “empower” a girl in Sierra Leone.
Two Distinguished Leaders Join Carnegie Corporation of New York Board of Trustees
Release Date:
12/13/2016
... General Austin served in numerous command and staff positions in the U.S. and around the world, including ...
It’s Time to Define Our New Normal
Release Date:
12/19/2016
Donita Volkwijn of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors writes that philanthropy could support organizations that are advocating for criminal justice reform and accountable journalism.
$1.6M in Grants from NY Women’s Foundation Focus on Economic Security and Justice
Release Date:
01/19/2017
The grants address a range of issues across The Foundation’s core focus areas of Economic Security, Anti-Violence & Safety, Health, Sexual Rights, and Reproductive Justice.
The Power of Giving Caregivers Extra Hands for Their Research
Release Date:
05/17/2018
Betsy Myers, Ph.D., Program Director for Medical Research at the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation writes, " More than 40 percent of young physicians with full-time faculty appointments at academic medical schools leave academics within 10 years. The...
Actions Civics: Activating Young Citizens to Go Beyond the Ballot
Release Date:
07/03/2018
DeNora Getachew, New York City Executive Director of Generation Citizen, writes "In this politically divisive moment, many of us are grappling with how to have an impact and reaffirm the ideals underpinning our democracy."
24
Jan
2019
Essential Skills and Strategies for New Program Officers
Thursday, January 24, 2019 (All day) to Friday, February 8, 2019 (All day)
Philanthropy New York's Essential Skills and Strategies for New Program Officers (ESS) orients new program officers and directors to their role as funders. This three-day intensive course helps philanthropy newcomers build a framework for...
23
Jan
2020
Essential Skills and Strategies for New Program Officers
Thursday, January 23, 2020 (All day) to Friday, February 7, 2020 (All day)
Philanthropy New York's Essential Skills and Strategies for New Program Officers (ESS) orients new program officers and directors to their role as funders. This multiday intensive course helps philanthropy newcomers build a framework for...
World Education Services Mariam Assefa Fund Supports Launch of Citywide Immigrant Workforce Initiative in Philadelphia
Release Date:
01/15/2020
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians, in partnership with the City’s Office of Workforce Development, announced today an 18-month initiative to advance employer-informed immigrant workforce integration, at all skill and education levels and...
How Foundations Can Make a Difference After Puerto Rico’s Latest Natural Disaster
Release Date:
02/26/2020
Soon after the New Year, Puerto Ricans woke up to a new reality: The earth had shaken so hard it pushed most of us out of bed.
New Citi Foundation Report - Funding from a Place of Trust
Release Date:
06/30/2020
A new Citi Foundation commissioned report with Synergos: “Funding from a Place of Trust: Exploring the Value of General Operating Support and Capacity Building Grants”
Can Flexible Funding Become Our New Normal?
Release Date:
07/15/2020
While there is a growing belief among funders in the value of general operating support and capacity building, this funding practice has not been widely adopted. "Funding from a Place of Trust" sheds light on how the flow of general operating...
Three Actions Philanthropic Funders Can Take to Advance Equity for Immigrant and Refugee Workers
Release Date:
07/30/2020
When the WES Mariam Assefa Fund launched last year, we knew our mission of supporting economic mobility for immigrants and refugees—particularly those in low-wage jobs—was vital, and in need of more philanthropic capital.
Seeking Member Input into PNY's CEO Search
Release Date:
07/20/2020
We're excited to be kicking off the search for Philanthropy New York's new Chief Executive Officer and would like to ask for your input into the search process.
Brooklyn Community Foundation Releases Results of 4-Year Study of Restorative Justice Implementation in Schools
Release Date:
10/08/2020
Focused on addressing racial disparities in school discipline, the Brooklyn Resorative Justice Project is a partnership with NYC DOE and the Mayor's Leadership Team on School Climate and Discipline
McNulty Prize Catalyst Fund Awarded to Emerging Organizations Challenging Entrenched Inequities
Release Date:
10/14/2020
... in the education sector, bringing diverse talent into positions of influence and ensuring educational equity for ...