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21 May 2014

Change the Story, Change the World - A Workshop on Storytelling

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... are intrinsic to decision-making and shape our view of the world. Join Andy Goodman as he leads this workshop and ... . Presenters Introductory Remarks: Albert Chung, Director of Communications, Edna McConnell...

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Professional Development

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Workshop

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Communications

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Private Citizen Bloomberg on Philanthropy

Release Date:

04/25/2014

... away his fortune, Michael R. Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City and founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies, says he seeks causes others may ... to charity and plans to give tens of...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Arts

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

05 Jun 2014

Service for Impact

Thursday, June 5, 2014 -

8:45am to 11:00am

Strategic volunteerism is a critical component of how corporations harness the time and talent of colleagues at all levels to support nonprofit partners and ... Gershon, Executive Director, Community Leadership,...

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Issue-Based

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Roundtable Discussion

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Corporate Funders

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Volunteerism

05 Jun 2014

Cesar's Last Fast - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Film Series

Thursday, June 5, 2014 -

5:30pm to 8:30pm

... for a wine-and-cheese reception, followed by a screening of the documentary Cesar's Last Fast and a brief panel ... behind Cesar Chavez’s struggle for the humane treatment of America’s farm workers, and...

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Food Systems

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Workforce Development

Submissions Sought for 25th Annual Symposium on Health Care Services in New York

Release Date:

06/05/2014

... Care Services in New York United Hospital Fund, GNYHA Foundation , and the Symposium Planning Committee invite ... to be held October 28. The deadline for submission of poster abstracts is Friday, June 20. The...

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New York Health Foundation

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United Hospital Fund

New York Botanical Garden Gets $28M Windfall Donation

Release Date:

06/05/2014

... D onation To commemorate Gregory Long's 25 years as head of the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, the ... by LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust. The Leon Levy Foundation gave $5.6 million... New...

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Arts

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Leon Levy Foundation

Bloomberg Takes Public Innovation Initiative to Europe

Release Date:

06/13/2014

... was in Berlin last week to support the European edition of the Mayors Challenge initiative, which encourages ... to come up with fresh ideas that can improve the lives of urban denizens everywhere. “I believe...

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Economic Security

Education

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

Huge Gap Found Among States In Long-Term Services Quality and Access

Release Date:

06/20/2014

... Quality and Access The quality and accessibility of long-term supports and services depends in large part on ... a new report by AARP, The Commonwealth Fund, and the SCAN Foundation . Eight states—Minnesota,...

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Aging

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The Commonwealth Fund

NYSCF's Cutting-Edge Research Explored In New York Times Magazine Cover Story

Release Date:

06/27/2014

... In NY Times Magazine Cover Story The New York Stem Cell Foundation 's (NYSCF) cutting-edge research and pioneering efforts to prevent the transmission of mitochondrial diseases from mother to child is...

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The New York Stem Cell Foundation

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In A Shift In Giving, JPMorgan Chase Focusing On Economic Growth

Release Date:

07/13/2014

... A major shift is taking place at the JPMorgan Chase Foundation as it moves away from "broad-based giving" to a ... to Bruce McNamer, chief executive. The Chronicle of Philanthropy also reports this...

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Community Development

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Report Shows Some Success For NYC's Young Men's Initiative

Release Date:

07/28/2014

... run in conjunction with the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, and that number was up from 1,740 from the previous year. Of those who enrolled the program in FY2013, 1,793 males were...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Economic Security

Education

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Open Society Foundations

Mitchell J. Blutt, M.D., Elected to Commonwealth Fund Board of Directors

Release Date:

08/01/2014

Mitchell J. Blutt, M.D., Elected to Commonwealth Fund Board of Directors Mitchell J. Blutt, M.D., M.B.A., founder and chief executive officer of the New York–based health care investment firm ... Cardinal Health,...

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When the Biomedical Industry Can’t Prioritize Diseases, Private Money Can Save Lives

Release Date:

09/19/2014

... affects at least 25 million Americans.) Given the expense of research, development, and bringing a new device or drug ... and disease advocacy groups can catalyze the development of new therapies and...

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