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Infrastructure Design as Innovation

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04/02/2019

... foundations have the most robust infrastructure. In other words, the foundations that are the bravest, the ... design is comprised of a foundation’s governance, grants management and grant making, and...

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A Call to Men and NY Women’s Foundation Host Training Institute to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls

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10/21/2015

... Foundation hosted a two-day National Training Institute in New York on October 14-15. Held during Domestic Violence ... sexual assault, sexual harassment, bullying and many other social ills. Men doing this...

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The New York Women's Foundation

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Gender Justice

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Marcella Tillett of the Brooklyn Community Foundation Named Among 50 Women in City & State's 2022 Above & Beyond List

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03/21/2022

... of the Brooklyn Community Foundation Named Among 50 Women in City & State's 2022 Above & Beyond List In August, Kathy ... But she shifted gears when a professor explained how social...

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CEO Peer Communities

... and leadership conversations on shared topics of interest. In this way, PNY serves as a critical hub for executives to ... private foundations with 15+ staff and managing endowments over $250 million. CEOs of...

The Uncertain Road Ahead for Culture in New York City

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08/14/2017

The Uncertain Road Ahead for Culture in New York City By Michelle Coffey, Kerry McCarthy, and Michele Kumi Baer of the New York City Cultural Agenda Fund in The New York Community Trust This...

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Arts

28 Nov 2012

Coordination Updates on the Philanthropic Response to Hurricane Sandy: A Webinar for Funders and Regional Associations Nationwide

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

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... across the nation to hear updates on the short-term and long -term planning for Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. ... funds. We will also provide updates on what is happening in storm affected communities and...

A Letter from Ronna Brown

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09/23/2020

... different. The list of what is on everyone’s plate is long . Nearly seven months into the pandemic, we are ... worries about a second wave. Seven months into remote work in philanthropy, we are aware of the...

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How Surdna Foundation Is Using its Grantmaking to Champion Impact Investing

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01/18/2018

... continues to be a big proponent of foundation involvement in impact investing. Last year, we saw the foundation make ... with its values. The funder just announced $650,000 in grants to...

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16 May 2017

Discuss Closing Rikers with Judge Jonathan Lippmann, Glenn Martin and Justice Reform Funders

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

In February of 2016, two dozen policymakers, funders, ... justice in NYC. They concluded that closing the Rikers Island Prison Complex was a necessity, and a few weeks ago, ... and future plans...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Justice Reform

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20 Nov 2017

Census 2020: Funders Are Getting Ready Now - November Meeting

Monday, November 20, 2017 -

3:30pm to 5:00pm

... and much, much more. What is philanthropy’s role in ensuring that the 2020 Census is adequately resourced, ... Sol Marie Alfonso-Jones , Senior Program Officer, Long Island Community...

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Announces New President Cecilia Clarke

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07/01/2013

... Cecilia lead the Foundation during this very exciting time in Brooklyn,” said Fishman. Clarke comes to the Foundation ... Clarke grew Sadie Nash from an inaugural class of 16 in 2002 to its current roster of...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Announce The Selection Committee For 2017 U.S. Mayors Challenge

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11/29/2017

... currently face. More than 320 cities are taking part in this year's competition, the fourth Mayors Challenge ... experts, artists, academics, business executives and social innovation leaders, that will...

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Some Measure of Leadership

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04/23/2009

... the nonprofit and philanthropic sector, just as they did in 2006, when they established the Center for Economic ... and are welcome news. For instance, the Returnable Grant Fund administered by The ...

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Time Warner Foundation Announces the Retirement of Dan Osheyack

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04/14/2015

... and prior to that she built an illustrious career in the nonprofit sector. She looks forward to working closely ... filled with magazine launches, marketing firsts, industry awards , and groundbreaking...

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MetLife Foundation and The Wall Street Journal Raise Awareness about Financial Inclusion

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09/10/2015

... (The Challenge), sponsored by MetLife Foundation, at an awards presentation ceremony last night held at The Asia Society in Hong Kong. “ In today’s increasingly interconnected ... remains...

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Simons Foundation Creates Center for Computational Astrophysics, Appoints David Spergel Director

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11/16/2015

... of David Spergel as its director. The next set of advances in astronomy will require understanding complex multi-scale ... His work has been recognized by fellowships and awards , including the MacArthur...

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Hilton Humanitarian Prize Calls Attention To Growing Need For Global Humanitarian Aid

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10/12/2017

... from their homes, 30 million people facing starvation in multiple famines, and over a dozen wars ongoing on multiple continents. More quietly, millions of children still die in poor countries...

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06 Jun 2013

Community Food Funders Breakfast Series on Risk and Resiliency in the Food System: Fostering Equity and Adaptation in a Post-Sandy World

Thursday, June 6, 2013 -

8:30am to 10:00am

... leaders and food systems experts for the second discussion in a three-part breakfast series. In the hours and days ... available resources. For many in the Rockaways, on Staten Island...

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Four Reasons to Champion Leadership Development

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06/11/2014

... Reasons to Champion Leadership Development This article in Stanford Social Innovation Review discusses findings from a recent ... confident about and adaptive to managing organizational change...

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