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The Fund for the City of New York Announces Lisette Nieves as President

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08/10/2020

... a social entrepreneur who has built and led organizations in New York City and nationally. Maggie Boepple, the Chair ... for the benefit of government, nonprofit agencies, communities and families. Included...

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WES Mariam Assefa Fund Partners with Echoing Green to Invest in Social Innovators of Color Addressing Racial Equity and Immigrant Justice

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02/16/2022

... Mariam Assefa Fund Partners with Echoing Green to Invest in Social Innovators of Color Addressing Racial Equity and ... Racial Equity and Immigrant Justice initiative will support up to 19 leaders, including...

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Six NYC Scientists Win Pershing Square Sohn Prize for Young Investigators in Cancer Research

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05/08/2017

... year for up to three years, for a total of $600,000, to support explorative, high-risk/high-reward cancer research. ... said Bill Ackman, co-founder of The Pershing Square Foundation and CEO of Pershing Square...

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Our Policy Priorities for 2018

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01/24/2018

... community, but it is a policy proposal that has widespread support in the sector’s leadership and increasing ... detailed in the Slate include the estate tax, private foundation...

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Newman's Own Pops The Champagne - Salad Dressing - That Is

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08/30/2017

... led Paul Newman to sell his homemade salad dressing in 1982 and give away the profits. Newman’s Own marks its ... the world. In recognition the anniversary, Newman’s Own Foundation announced...

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The Perpetuity Debate

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04/29/2014

... unbalanced degree toward the argument for perpetuity, and in so doing was a disservice to the philanthropic community ... represented foundations included: • Edward W. Hazen Foundation , founded in...

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The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies [Closed]

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Bloomberg Philanthropies and the National League of Cities Launch New Coronavirus Local Action Tracker

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03/23/2020

... Tracker NEW YORK — As part of its ongoing work to help in the global fight against coronavirus, Bloomberg Philanthropies, in partnership with the National League of Cities, today ... most challenging times...

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Oscar Raposo Jr. Joins United Way of New York City

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08/18/2016

... willingness to allow for an extended transition—giving us the chance to continue to tap his invaluable knowledge as ... Raposo brings to UWNYC decades of experience in global finance and operations across...

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A Road Less Traveled….

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11/01/2011

... can foundations create organizational structures that support a youth voice in our work?” We can by engaging ... be a developing area of work for foundations. And engaging foundation leaders...

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11 Jun 2019

Economic Security for Immigrants: Innovative Workforce Approaches - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Tuesday, June 11, 2019 -

12:30pm to 1:30pm

... all benefit when immigrants can reach their full potential in our nation's workplaces. Yet between increased workplace ... being challenged. Moreover, for many immigrants in the workforce, limited English...

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17 Jun 2016

Special Screening & Discussion: Stepping Up for NYC's Youth

Friday, June 17, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... & Action (CARA) to work as peer college counselors in their under-resourced, highly-segregated schools. By ... face and the tools they need to succeed, the film aims to support reforms young people need to...

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Elizabeth J. Fowler to Join the Commonwealth Fund as Executive Vice President for Programs and Melinda Abrams Promoted to Senior Vice President

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07/16/2019

... 16, 2019 — Liz Fowler, a leading health policy expert in both the public and private sectors, will join the ... for Programs on July 23. She will be based at the foundation ’s New York City headquarters. At the...

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04 Feb 2019

116th Congress: The Green New Deal + A New 21st Century Economy - A First Monday Discussion Webinar Hosted by FCCP

Monday, February 4, 2019 -

2:00pm to 3:15pm

... kicks off and the 2020 Presidential race begins in earnest, advocates, policymakers and candidates have the ... Recent survey results reveal public, bipartisan support for the broad principles outlined...

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Marissa Tirona Named Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees' New President

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11/02/2020

... and philanthropic sectors. She comes to GCIR from the Ford Foundation , where she currently manages a $225 million ... an intersectional vision for social justice in which communities of color...

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05 Dec 2023

Enhancing Mental Wellbeing in NYC: A Briefing on the New York City Council’s Mental Health Road Map

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 -

10:00am to 11:30am

Join us for a virtual briefing with the New York City Council for ... delving into the bills the legislative body has passed in support of mental health services in NYC. This...

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29 Jan 2025

Using Philanthropic Assets beyond Grantmaking: Shareholder Engagement as a Tool to Drive Change

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - 5:30pm

... You will hear directly from the Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Woodcock Foundation who leading efforts ... to secure the first community benefits agreement in the history of the ...

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Let’s Examine the Underlying Tensions of Civic Engagement

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04/18/2018

... to get up to speed on the subject and assemble, with the support of the Committee, Board, and members, a set of ... life as a given – that all people can get involved in communities , register...

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06 Jun 2019

POSTPONED: Food Fight: NYC Youth vs. Predatory Marketing

Thursday, June 6, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... teach them transferable life skills Countermarketing as a support for other policies that reduce exposure to unhealthy food and promote healthier communities Intersectoral and intersectional importance of...

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College and Career Readiness: Are We Measuring What Matters?

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06/11/2013

... Rodriguez Leach, Vice President, Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation In today’s global economy, students must be ... (and later joined by Capital One), College Ready Communities , to leverage...

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