Open Society Foundations Names Kenneth H. Zimmerman as New Director of U.S. Programs
Release Date:
06/04/2012
The Open Society Foundations has named Kenneth H. Zimmerman as the new Director of its U.S. Programs.
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Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Announces Inaugural Creative Director For Its Captiva Artists Residency
Release Date:
05/01/2012
The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation (RRF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Kalajainen as the Creative Director of the Foundation’s Artists Residency program in Captiva, Florida.
Council on Foundations Names Vikki N. Spruill President and CEO
Release Date:
04/02/2012
Vikki Spruill will become President and CEO of the Council on Foundations effective July 1, 2012. Spruill is currently the President and CEO of Ocean Conservancy.
Brigadier General (Ret.) William T. Bester Joins Jonas Veterans Healthcare Program
Release Date:
04/02/2012
The Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence is pleased to announce that Brigadier General (Ret.) William T. Bester has joined the Jonas Veterans Healthcare Program as Senior Advisor. Bester is the former Chief of the Army Nurse Corps.
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Names Leisle Lin and William B. Petersen as New Senior Vice Presidents
Release Date:
02/01/2012
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is pleased to announce the promotion of Leisle Lin to the position of Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations and William B. Petersen to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer.
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Announces Appointment of John R. Ettinger as Chief Executive Officer
Release Date:
01/02/2012
The trustees of The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, one of the largest private foundations in the U.S., have announced the appointment of John R. Ettinger as Chief Executive Officer of the Trust, effective January 3, 2012.
15
Jan
2013
Reframing the Debate Over Gun Violence: Advocacy and Education Efforts Working with Partners in Media
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 -
1:45pm to 5:45pm
Once again, the nation has been shocked by a mass shooting, this time at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn. where 20 young children and six educators lost their lives. This tragic incident has sparked a more widespread and profound demand for...
Kathryn Haslanger Elected to Commonwealth Fund Board of Directors
Release Date:
01/15/2014
Kathryn D. Haslanger, Chief Executive Officer of JASA (Jewish Association Serving the Aging), has been elected to the Commonwealth Fund Board of Directors.
Evan Michelson Joins Alfred P. Sloan Foundation as Program Officer
Release Date:
02/12/2014
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is pleased to announce that Dr. Evan Michelson joined the foundation as Program Officer on January 1, 2014.
The Sister Fund Welcomes Two New Team Members
Release Date:
04/18/2014
The Sister Fund welcomed Violet L.D. Lee, Ph.D., as the new Executive Director and Laura Risimini, as the new Office and Grant Administrator.
18
Jun
2014
Executive Assistants Network: Effective Communication Strategies
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 -
8:45am to 10:30am
Communication is fundamental to our day-to-day work, notably in our interactions with team members, supervisors, and in liaising with other departments. This meeting’s discussion will help identify some of the key attributes to developing good...
13
Nov
2014
Infographics: Make Sure Your Picture Doesn’t Actually Say a Thousand Words
Thursday, November 13, 2014 -
1:45pm to 5:00pm
These days the term “infographic” seems to be applied to just about any graphic with some numbers. But conveying complex ideas or information through visualization is an art form that more and more funders want to get right. This hands-on session...
Are Your Grantees Keeping Workers in Poverty?
Release Date:
10/22/2014
Should we be working to ensure living wages across all sectors, not just human service organizations?
Joan Mitchell Foundation Announces Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
Release Date:
01/09/2015
Christa Blatchford has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Joan Mitchell Foundation.
Staten Island after Sandy: A Funder Update
Release Date:
04/10/2013
By Betsy Dubovsky, Executive Director, The Staten Island Foundation As a Philanthropy New York member, I’m looking forward to this year’s Annual Meeting as an opportunity to connect with colleagues and reflect on what’s been...
Ending New York’s Summer Jobs Depression
Release Date:
02/12/2015
Michael Haberman outlines the details of JPMorgan Chase Global Philanthropy's summer youth employment program.
Send Grad Students Our Way
Release Date:
02/18/2015
Philanthropy New York is accepting applications from candidates completing or recently graduated from a masters-level or Ph.D. program in public policy, government, social work or related field of study for a two-year fellowship.
Ford Foundation Appoints Ursula Burns to Board of Trustees
Release Date:
02/20/2015
Xerox Chairwoman and CEO, Ursula Burns, is the newest member of the Ford Foundation Board of Trustees.
29
Apr
2015
Can Capacity Building Impact Be Quantitatively Assessed? Lessons from an Emerging Evaluation Method - Webinar
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 -
9:00am to 10:00am
Missed the webinar? View recording here . As funders we intuitively understand the value of capacity building - to institutions, fields, and movements. However, quantitatively evidencing capacity building impact is a much more difficult task. Join...
William Cordery to Join Surdna's Strong Local Economies Team
Release Date:
04/14/2015
Cordery has been appointed Program Officer for the Strong Local Economies program.