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09 May 2013

Over the River and Through the Woods: Geographic Dispersion in Family Philanthropy

Thursday, May 9, 2013 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

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... family? How are families balancing the commitment to the foundation 's "hometown" and their growing concern for their own region? Using their stories, this webinar will ... New York Collaborative...

13 Jun 2013

Disaster Grantmaking and Preparedness: The Role of Family Philanthropy

Thursday, June 13, 2013 -

2:30pm to 4:00pm

Webinar

... special webinar, featuring representatives from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and leaders of family foundations ... preparedness, will provide tips and proactive strategies for funders of all sizes. A...

Schendler & Haynes: Finally, ski resorts wake up to warming

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09/05/2013

... Sustainability Director Auden Schendler and Mertz Gilmore Foundation Vice President Lukas Haynes talk about a ... will to stop climate change and preserve winter recreation for future generations.... Schendler...

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Goldman Sachs Brings 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative to Detroit

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12/01/2013

... capital will be provided through the Invest Detroit Foundation , which will focus its lending to businesses in ...

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Community Development

The Importance of Criticizing Philanthropy

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05/12/2014

... Philanthropy, an article featuring the Rockefeller Foundation in The Atlantic. Last month, readers of the ... public attacks” Arnold had endured in retaliation for his contributions to the causes of education...

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund Joins Impact Investment Efforts

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06/25/2014

... million endowment to targeted impact investments. The foundation 's commitment was one of more than 20 new private ... as measurable social or environmental impact. Criteria for the RBF's investments...

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Arcus Awards Grant to Alliance of Baptists to Support Inclusion and Racial Justice

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10/09/2014

... racial justice among Baptists. The grant from the Arcus Foundation , a charity that supports organizations that ... it will begin with short-term projects setting a course for larger long-term goals. The...

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NoVo Co-President Peter Buffett Uses New Notoriety to Champion Women and Girls Around the World

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10/10/2014

... Notoriety to Champion Women and Girls Around the World For most of his 56 years, Peter lived a pretty average, ... Peter and his wife, Jennifer, run the now $3 billion NoVo Foundation , dedicated to helping...

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Helmsley Charitable Trust Donates $1.6 Million to Address School Dropout Crisis in Ethiopia

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10/21/2014

... primary school studies. Sadly, without this educational foundation , the prospects for employment and achieving financial independence are ...

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Children, Youth and Families

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GIH Elects Jacqueline Martinez Garcel to Board of Directors

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12/04/2014

... Garcel is Vice President of the New York State Health Foundation and plays a central role in developing program ... She leads two priority areas: Improving Health Care for People with Diabetes and Integrating...

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Metlife Launches ‘The Financial Inclusion Challenge’ to Improve Financial Access in Asia

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03/20/2015

... percent. Recognizing the scale of this problem, MetLife Foundation has announced its exclusive sponsorship and launch ... global project designed to encourage nonprofits and for -profit enterprises to submit...

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Support from MasterCard Facilitates Launch of the Global Girls Entrepreneurship Project

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03/25/2015

... the Global Girls Entrepreneurship Project The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) today announced a $1 million pledge from the MasterCard Center for Inclusive Growth – support which is launching the...

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How Bloomberg is Still Changing the Way Cities Operate

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03/30/2015

... while he was still serving as mayor of New York City. His foundation sought to spread an entrepreneurial spirit to ... percent in key commercial corridors. Atlanta found housing for almost a quarter of its...

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The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York Launches Relief Effort to Support Victims of Earthquake in Nepal

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05/13/2015

... in Nepal NYC mayor Bill de Blasio will be raising funds for victims of the tragic earthquake that struck Nepal ... McCray, has already collected $50,000 in initial support for the New York City Nepal Relief...

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Studio Museum in Harlem Unveils Design for Expansion

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07/06/2015

Studio Museum in Harlem Unveils Design for Expansion The Studio Museum in Harlem, whose ambitions ... architect David Adjaye on West 125th Street. Plans for the new building, which will occupy the museum’s .....

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Smart Donors Are Putting Nonprofits Back in Charge

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07/20/2015

... has been that of Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation and keeper of its $12-billion-plus endowment, who ... shift: doubling Ford’s commitment to unrestricted grants for nonprofit operating support...

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Bank of America and Feeding America Partner to Tackle Hunger in America

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09/01/2015

... and the financial institution are collaborating for a nationwide fundraising program that aims to help individuals who face hunger in America. For every $1 donated through Give A Meal, the Bank of America...

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Ford’s Walker Weighs in on New Rules Allowing Pension Funds to Invest with Conscience

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10/22/2015

... Board on Impact Investing (NAB) and president of the Ford Foundation . Ford’s Walker Weighs in on New Rules Allowing ...

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As Blizzard Looms, Morgan Stanley-supported 'Operation Warm' Gives NYC Children Free Coats

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01/22/2016

... 13,000 young students will receive new winter jackets paid for by private donors. The bulk of the coats will go to 32 ...

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Mellon Gives UPenn $5.1 Million to Boost Latino Faculty in the Humanities

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02/04/2016

... announced a $5.1 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in support of efforts to increase the number of ... colleges and universities. With the grant, the Center for Minority Serving Institutions...

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