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Equitable Recovery for All New Yorkers: The NY Stimulus Alliance
Release Date:
08/09/2010
... in Philanthropy Committee and The NYC Collaborative for Fairness and Equity in Philanthropy) which focused on the ... of the process, and maximize the impact of the stimulus for all New Yorkers. We are pleased...
Nourishing Strong Communities: Thoughts on Food Policy from Karen Karp
Release Date:
03/15/2010
... a members briefing—sponsored by the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation , the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, and The ...
Why Do Democrats Want More Police in Schools?
Release Date:
01/11/2013
An op-ed by Lori Bezahler, President of the Edward W. Hazen Foundation . It’s no surprise that Wayne LaPierre and the ... of armed police and security in schools will be good for our children. More disturbing,...
Modern Dance Groups to Get Hurricane Sandy Aid
Release Date:
12/25/2012
The Mertz Gilmore Foundation is providing $200,000 to help modern dance groups ... to Hurricane Sandy. Among the huge outpouring of relief for damages from Hurricane Sandy nearly two months after it hit, a modest...
Risk, Resiliency and Super Storms: What’s Food Got To Do With It?
Release Date:
07/15/2013
... pleased to have Amara Foster, Senior Program Associate for Sustainable Environments at the Surdna Foundation and a member of the Community Food Funders ...
Forget Spending Cuts, the U.S. Economy Really Needs a $2 Trillion Stimulus
Release Date:
03/05/2013
This piece by Century Foundation Fellow Andrew Fieldhouse argues for more targeted stimulus spending instead of economic ...
The Role of Philanthropy and Advocacy in Healthcare Reform Implementation
Release Date:
02/21/2013
... School of Public Service, and Duke University’s Center for Strategic Philanthropy and Civil Society recently held a ...
Will Obamacare Increase Insurance Costs in New York State?
Release Date:
04/01/2013
... Knickman, President and CEO of the New York State Health Foundation . The entire process of implementing the Affordable ... dramatically increase the price the average American pays for health insurance...
The Secret to More Effective Philanthropy: Funding the Unknown
Release Date:
03/28/2013
... Good Christopherson, President and CEO of the Rita Allen Foundation , in anticipation of the May 2013 Ashoka Future ... unknown. It requires curiosity and courage, leaps of faith for both the innovators and...
More Children in Greece Are Going Hungry
Release Date:
04/17/2013
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation 's support of a school lunch program to help combat ... in Greece: children picking through school trash cans for food; needy youngsters asking playmates for...
Celebrating a Year of Progress on Expanded Learning Time
Release Date:
05/15/2013
... Time to Succeed Coalition Co-Chair Chris Gabrieli and Ford Foundation President Luis Ubiñas. The Time to Succeed ... business, academe and community organizations to advocate for expanded learning time --...
11
Jan
2012
The Infrastructure of Philanthropy Post-Economic Crisis with Rick Cohen
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -
1:45pm to 5:00pm
... groups, and regional grantmaker associations prepare for a future that may include prolonged periods of austerity? ... all levels of the infrastructure. Explore What does the foundation sector need from a...
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May
2012
Doing the Right Thing: “Smart Microfinance” and the Donor’s Role
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 -
8:15am to 10:30am
... development and emerged as one of the most promising tools for providing access to credit and other financial services ... Campaign Christine Looney , Senior Program Officer, Ford Foundation Graham Macmillan...
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Jul
2012
How Youth are Transforming the Food Justice Movement
Monday, July 23, 2012 -
12:00pm to 2:00pm
... initiatives New paths to economic growth and employment for youth and adults Imaginative use of urban land for ... by New York Community Trust , North Star Fund and Levitt Foundation in...
08
Nov
2012
Working Together For Common Purpose: Family Offices and Family Philanthropy
Thursday, November 8, 2012 -
7:45am to 11:00pm
Webinar
... philanthropy evolves, the options available to families for managing and making the most of their giving continue to ... them philanthropic advising or the housing of a family foundation . This Family...
12
Feb
2013
The New Nonprofit: Driving Economic Development in NYC
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 -
2:30pm to 5:30pm
... A Philanthropy New York Members Briefing sponsored by Ford Foundation , JM Kaplan Fund , and Rockefeller Foundation . This program is "Partially Open." Presenters ... Executive Director, Regional...
06
Jan
2010
Nourishing Strong Communities: Access to Healthy Food as an Essential Ingredient of Community Building
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 -
7:30am to 11:00am
... New York MEMBERS BRIEFING , sponsored by the Elmezzi Foundation , Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation , and Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund , WHO ... and feeding programs, issues of access to healthy food ...
Carnegie Corporation Awards $10 Million to Four School Districts
Release Date:
10/02/2013
Part of the foundation 's multiyear, $28 million Opportunity by Design .....
Bill Gates: 'Philanthropy Should Be Taking Bigger Risks Than Business'
Release Date:
09/25/2013
... Gates used his own venture, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , as an example of the difficulties faced by ...