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... Eric Wanner, who has led the Foundation since 1986. In making the announcement, Robert E. Denham, Esq., partner at ... rise in inequality in the United States, long before it was recognized as a national...

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United Way of New York City Names Sheena Wright as New President & CEO

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10/01/2012

United Way of New York City has announced that Sheena Wright will be the new President and CEO, effective mid-November. Wright has served as the President and CEO of the Abyssinian Development Corporation since 2002 and is a former Board member of...

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Introduces New Board Trustees and Staff

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07/02/2012

... providing support to organizations doing great work and making Brooklyn a better place to live,” said Sherman. “I ... aggressive annual fundraising goals. Previously, Villari was Senior Director of...

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25 Apr 2012

Power to the People: Participatory Budgeting as a New Model of Civic Engagement in NYC

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 -

8:30am to 11:00am

... process that gives ordinary people real decision- making power over real money. Community members directly ...

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United Way of New York City Appoints Michael Carren as New Chief Strategy and Operating Officer

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01/15/2014

... the great work of United Way of New York City.” Carren was previously the Director of Global Employee Engagement and ... Carren will take over the role from Elwanda Young. Young was responsible for managing...

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PNY Advocates for America Gives More Act with NY Senators

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09/03/2014

Philanthropy New York has joined the Council on Foundations, the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, the National Council on Nonprofits and others in urging the philanthropic community to rally in support of the America Gives More Act (H...

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27 Jan 2015

Essential Skills and Strategies for New Grantmakers

Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - 7:30am to Friday, January 30, 2015 - 5:00pm

... challenges of the work, such as identifying key factors in making funding decisions, and expectations and core tensions ... Being Grounded in Philanthropy Legal and Ethical Issues Making Sound Funding...

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Why Bring People Together In Person?

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08/13/2013

... flow of activities, dialogue, brainstorming and decision- making will move you toward your goal? Ensuring ...

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The Three Roads to Building Volunteer Value

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07/16/2013

by Nur Ibrahim, Executive Coordinator, Philanthropy New York In early 2012, Philanthropy New York began working with Reimagining Service to bring its core mission and principles to our members, a mix of traditional grantmakers and...

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24 Feb 2016

The Art of Moving Research to Impact

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2:45pm to 5:00pm

... more attuned to the value of evidence-based decision- making , foundations have and can continue to play an ...

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21 Jan 2016

Essential Skills and Strategies for New Grantmakers

Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 8:00am to Friday, February 5, 2016 - 5:00pm

... challenges of the work, such as identifying key factors in making funding decisions, and expectations and core tensions ... Simone, Associate Counsel, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Making Sound Funding...