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Vivian Tseng of The William T. Grant Foundation on Meeting this Moment (Part II): Unpacking Anti-Asian Racism

Release Date:

03/31/2021

... “Our ultimate objective in learning about anything is to try to create and develop a more just society.” — ... Asian women in Atlanta, the virility of anti-Asian racism is ever present. Beginning with the...

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William T. Grant Foundation

NYSHealth Awards Grants $1.2M to Empower Health Care Consumers

Release Date:

10/18/2016

... their medical needs. “These grants are a first step to change the current dynamic and amplify the voice of health ...

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Health

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New York Health Foundation

NYCHA Now

Release Date:

02/11/2021

... and the cascading issues facing our nation in 2021, this is an extraordinary moment in time for New Yorkers to join ... economic opportunity and equity for all NYCHA residents. Your NYC NYCHA Neighbors The 550...

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Schendler & Haynes: Finally, ski resorts wake up to warming

Release Date:

09/05/2013

... Lake Tribune. Despite all that's written about climate change , global efforts to address the unfolding crisis are ... higher than they've been in 3 million years, humanity is flirting with disaster...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Mertz Gilmore Foundation

Peter G. Peterson Foundation's Ninth Annual Fiscal Summit Will Outline Urgent Need for Fiscal Reset following Recent Tax and Spending Legislation

Release Date:

05/01/2018

... need for a fiscal reset, and debate how we can create a sustainable fiscal path for generations of Americans. As ... return as early as next year, and the national debt is on course to eclipse the size of the...

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Peter G. Peterson Foundation

Ford Foundation Appoints Elizabeth Knup to Lead Its China Office

Release Date:

06/03/2013

... Knup has lived in China continuously for 15 years and is a member of the board of numerous nonprofits seeking to ... and around the world. These include the Institute for Sustainable Communities, with programs...

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Ford Foundation

NoVo and NY Women’s Foundation Match $10 Million NYC Commitment for Girls, Young Women of Color

Release Date:

02/12/2016

... as the nation’s first-ever effort solely dedicated to supporting young women. YWI will propose programming, policy ... and investment. The New York Women’s Foundation is a proud co-chair of YWI and remains...

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The New York Women's Foundation

Philanthropy New York Board Approves 2022 Public Policy Slate

Release Date:

12/15/2021

... society Strengthen nonprofits and Support a healthy and sustainable philanthropic sector About this Document This ... the Public Policy Committee of the Board. This document is not intended to deliver...

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PNY News

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Public Policy

Clinton, Roberts and Three Other Amazing Women Leaders at PNY’s Annual Meeting

Release Date:

05/21/2014

... in the UN Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, she is advancing new work to identify just how much progress ... these big public policy-focused annual meetings because of your interest in deeply...

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Ford Foundation

Philanthropy New York

Seven Things Foundations Can Do to Shape Public Debate in the NYC Election Season

Release Date:

02/21/2012

... Foundation The upcoming New York City campaign season is the first one in more than a decade—and only the second since 1973—where there is no incumbent candidate for Mayor. In addition, at least 20 ... should...

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Mellon Grant Aims to Leverage Linked Data for Enhanced Information Access

Release Date:

04/28/2016

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Stanford a $1.5 million grant to support library initiatives that develop and advance the use of linked open data.

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Carnegie Corporation Names Robert Rosenthal Director of Information Technology

Release Date:

08/01/2016

... over 30 years of experience in information management and systems , having worked in a range of industries, including ... deployment of new applications; oversight and upgrades of systems ; infrastructure...

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Simons Foundation Contributes to Research Outlining Cellular Communication Processes

Release Date:

08/30/2016

... communication that helps explain how biological systems and actions – ranging from a beating heart to the ... are an important basic advance in how cell sensory systems function. They shed light on the poorly-...

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Applications Invited for Soros Justice Fellowships in Advocacy and Media

Release Date:

09/21/2016

... system in the United States. The fellowship program is part of a larger effort by the Open Society Foundations' .....

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Communications/Media

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Open Society Foundations

24 Sep 2014

Expanding Opportunities and Improving City Social Services Quality through a Career Ladder Approach

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 -

8:45am to 10:30am

... Nonprofits be Manadated to Pay Living Wages, and What is Philanthropy's Role? View resources from this ... to more responsibility and better compensation. The result is a two-tiered job market that...

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New Report Sponsored in Part by the Carnegie Corporation Identifies Steps to Secure Americans’ Votes

Release Date:

09/06/2018

... to elements of multiple U.S. state or local election systems . The intrusions made clear the vulnerability of ... with the federal government to secure and improve election systems , the report says. The...

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Spark Prize Application is Now Open

Release Date:

05/03/2016

Brooklyn Community Foundation Spark Prize Application is Now Open The Spark Prize provides annual recognition and ... Community Foundation’s mission to spark lasting social change by supporting...

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For Jobseekers: Facts About the Sector

Publication date:

04/2014

In your job quest, you may find it useful to become more ... away approximately $45.7 billion. The source breakdown is as follows: 71% came from independent foundations 9% came ... foundations 10% came from operating foundations Below is a sampling of data that may help you to form a more ...

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22 Jul 2014

The Rollback on Reproductive Rights and Justice

Tuesday, July 22, 2014 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... perspective on why funders who don't necessairly do grantmaking in reproductive rights and justice should care ... social movements. Philanthropy’s role- how the topic is relevant to foundations funding...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Children, Youth and Families

25 Jun 2015

Preparing Cities for Foreign Trade and Investment

Thursday, June 25, 2015 -

1:45pm to 4:00pm

... to the United Nations, the world urban population is expected to increase by about 85 percent, from 3.4 billion ... the world. This new urban age has implications for every grantmaking portfolio. Join us for...