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03 Oct 2025

Investing in Change: Foundation Support for Lobbying and Other Advocacy

Friday, October 3, 2025 -

1:00pm to 3:00pm

Virtual via Zoom

In today' s dynamic policy landscape, philanthropic foundations play a ... This comprehensive workshop will delve into the nuances of foundation engagement in advocacy. We'll explore how ... the law. We...

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Tools & Strategies

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All Funders

Board & Trustees

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Public Policy

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Public Policy

03 Dec 2012

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Making IT Decisions

Monday, December 3, 2012 -

2:00pm to 5:00pm

... routinely intersect with their organization’ s technology infrastructure. Whether you outsource or insource your foundation ’ s technology needs, it is critical to understand ... Services...

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07 Mar 2011

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Workplace Flexibility

Monday, March 7, 2011 -

9:30am to 12:30pm

Presented by the Foundation Administrators Network , a Philanthropy New York ... WHO SHOULD ATTEND : Members who have responsibility for foundation administration, including human resources, ... operations...

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Appointments & Transitions

17 Sep 2015

Exploring Communications Strategies for Small-Staffed Foundations

Thursday, September 17, 2015 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... for 21st century digital communications look like for your foundation ? Don't have a dedicated communications staffer? ... New York is partnering with Exponent Philanthropy’ s Local Engagement Group to...

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Margaret Hoover Joins the Board of The Markle Foundation

Release Date:

03/31/2021

Margaret Hoover Joins the Board of The Markle Foundation New York, NY – The Markle Foundation is pleased to announce today that Margaret Hoover ... Hoover on PBS, a revival of William F. Buckley Jr.' ...

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Newsmakers: Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation

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12/23/2013

... Darren Walker became the tenth president of the Ford Foundation . Before coming to Ford, where he was vice president of the foundation ’ s Education, Creativity and Freedom of Expression...

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22 Apr 2025

Navigating the AI Revolution: A Practical Guide for Foundation Administrators

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

... from April 8th to April 22nd. Watch the Recording The Foundation Administrators Network (FAN) is a Philanthropy ... workshop deciphers artificial intelligence for your foundation . Rather than diving into...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Livestream

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All Funders

HR & Operations Staff

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HR & Operations

Information Technology

How Foundations Can Be the Risk Takers They Want to Be

Release Date:

06/25/2014

By Kevin Jennings, Executive Director, Arcus Foundation This post also appears on the Arcus Foundation website here . As I was listening recently to a ... the last place to go with a bold and risky idea. What’...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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27 Mar 2014

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Evaluating the Onboarding Process

Thursday, March 27, 2014 -

8:45am to 10:30am

The Foundation Administrators Network (FAN) brings together HR ... peers about administrative issues related to managing a foundation , and to strengthen professional skills and ... be very different, yet critical...

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Executive Leadership

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HR & Operations

01 Nov 2019

Philanthropy 101: Foundation Governance and Legal Issues

Friday, November 1, 2019 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... the other modules: October 11 - So You're Working for a Foundation ... Power and Your New Community November 8 - ... What makes up the leadership and governance of a foundation ? What are the legal dos and...

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The Rockefeller Foundation and USAID Launch $100 Million Partnership

Release Date:

08/04/2014

The Rockefeller Foundation and USAID Launch $100 Million Partnership The Rockefeller Foundation and the U. S . Agency for International Development have announced a $100 ...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Economic Security

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Century Foundation Analysis Noted, Poverty in Syracuse Examined

Release Date:

11/20/2015

Century Foundation Analysis Noted, Poverty in Syracuse Examined ... in this city has made parents fear for their children’ s safety. The poverty is more evident a few blocks away, ... data by Rutgers professor...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Housing and Homelessness

Community Development

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Rauschenberg Foundation Eases Copyright Restrictions on Art

Release Date:

03/07/2016

Rauschenberg Foundation Eases Copyright Restrictions on Art ... nightmare — often, both. The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation , begun by Mr. Rauschenberg 18 years before his ... work much more widely available free...

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Arts

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Ford Foundation's Chris Cardona on Inequity in Grantee Inclusion

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07/29/2016

Ford Foundation ' s Chris Cardona on Inequity in Grantee Inclusion I wish I ... gets paid to work on grantee inclusion lines up with our foundation ’ s values about equity...

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NYTimes Examines the Legacy of Newman’s Own Foundation

Release Date:

11/03/2016

NYTimes Examines the Legacy of Newman’ s Own Foundation Mention the name Paul Newman and many movie ... Mr. Newman and current chief executive of Newman’ s Own Foundation .....

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Food Systems

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Simons Foundation Awards $24.7 Million for Autism Research

Release Date:

03/21/2017

Simons Foundation Awards $24.7 Million for Autism Research The ... a £20 million ($24.5 million) grant from the Simons Foundation in support of pioneering studies into the ... for the Developing Brain will be...

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Health

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Aetna Foundation Supports 'Magnobrain' Educational Games for Kids

Release Date:

03/27/2017

Aetna Foundation Supports 'Magnobrain' Educational Games for Kids ... initiative founded by a grant of $30,000 from the Aetna Foundation . The concept of the games came from a need to help ... leading to...

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Education

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The Blaustein Foundation Focuses on Mental Health Diversion

Release Date:

07/28/2017

The Blaustein Foundation Funds Mental Health Diversion Pilot The Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation funds $150,000 pilot to pair Baltimore police ... intervention training, but a report last summer from the U...

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Justice Reform

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Ford Foundation: On Privilege - Why Discomfort Is A Sign Of Progress

Release Date:

07/31/2017

Ford Foundation : On Privilege - Why Discomfort Is A Sign Of ... my first time at the club; I was accompanying a friend’ s daughter who plays sports there. I felt a combination of ... seen. The position I hold...

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