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There's Something Rotten in the State of Development Funding

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11/16/2015

This Insights piece originally appeared on The Rockefeller Foundation blog . It is reposted here with the permission ... State of Development Funding by Saadia Madsbjerg, Managing Director , The...

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17 Apr 2019

Funders Meeting with Ayirini Fonseca-Sabune, New York City’s Chief Democracy Officer

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

... Fonseca-Sabune will discuss her plan to amplify the voice of every New Yorker by building civic capacity and deepening ... Democracy Officer, DemocracyNYC Jennifer Ching , Executive Director , North Star Fund...

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Civic Engagement

Inequality Is the Problem—What’s Our Response?

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07/02/2014

By Adam Gamoran, President, William T. Grant Foundation This post was originally posted on the William ... is all over the headlines these days. From the mayor of New York, to President Obama, to Pope Francis,...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Economic Security

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Looming Overhead: The Persistent Debate Over Administrative Costs

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10/22/2013

by James R . Knickman President and CEO, New York State Health Foundation It’s weeks later, and I’m still thinking ... that attract major individual dollars may not be as effective and efficient...

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Health

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Philanthropy Must Shift Power to Others

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05/06/2016

... to Others By Jennifer and Peter Buffett, Co-Presidents of the NoVo Foundation Reprinted with permission from NoVo ... to feel empowered and to do all of these things—but as...

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Gender Justice

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Three Ways Funders Delude Themselves About Equity

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04/26/2017

... Exactly? ” on March 8th, 2017, where Kris served as moderator. You can contact her at ... part, want to do the right thing and operate with the best of intentions. But within those good intentions, funders too...

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Flexible Funding Is the New Kid on the Block

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03/04/2020

... months, a buzz has been created by the fact that some of the largest philanthropies in the United States have ... he did not have a long-standing relationship with as a way to ensure they realized the grant...

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We Shouldn’t Be Batting 1000

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03/07/2016

We Shouldn’t Be Batting 1000 By Kevin Jennings, Executive Director , Arcus Foundation I am a sports nut. In a recent lunch with PNY’s ... A sure Hall of Famer, Lundquist won the Vezina Trophy...

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5/19/2015 - Economic Inequality and Mobility: Looking at the Evidence to Inform Philanthropy’s Actions - Live stream recording & Presentations

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05/2015

View materials and the live stream recording of the program, " Economic Inequality and Mobility: Looking .....

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Can Philanthropy Support the Transformation of Society?

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03/06/2014

by Jennifer and Peter Buffett, Co-Chairs, NoVo Foundation When was the last time you ate a tomato? ... looked the other way. In 1960, CBS News anchor Edward R . Murrow reported on working conditions in the area for...

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Toward a New Gospel of Wealth

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10/01/2015

by Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation This piece was originally distributed as special email newsletter . As I begin my third year at the Ford Foundation ’s helm, I am...

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Leading the Way for Food Equity

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07/28/2016

... M. Tisch, President, and Rick Luftglass, Executive Director , Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund This blog ... " South Bronx Learning Tour " on Aug. 4. For those of us who are committed to making a...

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16 Feb 2022

Haitians and Afghans in Crisis: Lessons for Rapid Resettlement

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

... health crises in Haiti and South America sent nationals of both countries searching for safety and stability. New ... discussions. Speakers Naheed Samadi Bahram , US Country Director , Women for Afghan Women...

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09 Feb 2023

February 2023 Service for Impact

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9:30am to 11:00am

... Social Responsibility) teams are a key component of how corporations harness the time and talent of employees ... and CECP-affiliated companies. Speakers Beth Spurgeon , Director of...

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Tax Reform that Sustains and Grows Charitable Giving

Official Statement of Philanthropy New York on: Tax Reform that Sustains and ... individual taxpayers utilizing the charitable deduction. As noted by the United Philanthropy Forum, “It is unlikely ... directions...

In order to achieve Philanthropy New York’s vision of an equitable, sustainable and democratic society we affirm that non-profit organizations and their constituents must build community power through effective advocacy and lobbying.

In order to achieve Philanthropy New York’s vision of an equitable, sustainable, and democratic society we ... partners have been advocating to raise the threshold as a part of the A Place at the...

ASPCA Elects Tim F. Wray to Chair of the Board

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07/02/2012

The Amer ican Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has announced that Tim F. Wray, an ... & CEO Ed Sayres. "We are delighted that he will serve as Chair, bringing his considerable leadership...

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21 Jun 2012

-- POSTPONED -- Saving Our Communities: Historic Preservation Initiatives in NYC

Thursday, June 21, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... you have until it’s gone” epitomizes the challenge of historic preservation. The demolition of Penn Station in ... Historic Landmarks. More historic places are designated as landmarks each...

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03 Feb 2015

Helping Grantees Work with Consultants: The Grantmaker's Role (Canceled)

Tuesday, February 3, 2015 -

2:00pm to 5:00pm

... is a growing trend. But, what are the roles of funders and consultants? How do roles vary by grantmaker ... supporting consultants, and that are the characteristics of effective consultants and consulting...

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