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28 Jan 2016

Artful Aging: How the Arts Are Transforming Aging

Thursday, January 28, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... Recently, an April 2015 Mayo Clinic study found that making art is tied to fewer cognitive problems as people age. ... that can transform our approach to aging through learning, making , and sharing the arts...

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$10M McNulty Foundation Gift Expands Leadership Program at Wharton

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01/28/2016

... communities and beyond,” said Anne McNulty. “Wharton was a turning point in our lives,” Anne reflected on her ... at Wharton. Prior to his untimely passing, John McNulty was a historic figure at Goldman Sachs...

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Education

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The Term Impact Investing Needs to Be Better Understood

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02/03/2016

... from environmental degradation to developing profit- making social ventures that train and employ ... a specific, commonly-understood meaning. That’s why it was so frustrating to us when the Times ’ Wealth...

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The Right Mix of Leaps and Refinements

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05/04/2016

... moving in that direction for the Annual Meeting, it was a big change for us, but now we are in the refinement ... were dominating the headlines, international grantmaking was our focus. This year, for the...

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30 Mar 2017

Financial Series - The IRS Form 990 as a Tool for Understanding Organizational Capacity

Thursday, March 30, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Nonprofit organizations face increasing challenges in today’s operating environment. In order to better understand the realities facing nonprofits and make sound funding decisions, grantmakers must have a firm grasp of the story told by the numbers...

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Philanthropy Can Play a Role In Managing Student Debt Crisis

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06/27/2016

... the days when the measure of a college success program was college matriculation? Most of the participants in the ... Manageable Debt could recall a time when “getting in” was the goal. But with student debt...

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Edwin Gould Foundation | EGF Accelerator

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UJA-Federation of New York Launches Centennial With Largest Volunteer Initiative in its History

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01/12/2017

... UJA-Federation’s Chairman of the Board. UJA-Federation was established in 1917 when a group of Jewish community ... be amazed at how UJA-Federation helps those in need while making room for all Jews to feel...

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Arcus Foundation Names Annette Lanjouw and Jason McGill Co-Executive Directors

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01/24/2017

... Jennings, who had led the foundation as Executive Director making significant contributions since 2012. Arcus Founder ... implementation, and research. Prior to joining Arcus, she was International Program...

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On Cuomo’s Vital Brooklyn: Start With Existing Community Assets

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03/16/2017

... Brownsville. This is wonderful -- 10 years ago, no one was talking about Brownsville! Place-based work is not a ... all offered on the same day of the week. Central Brooklyn was ignored for too long and that...

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New York Health Foundation

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ACHA Would Break Apart What Is Working in New York

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05/25/2017

... of Philanthropy New York's Health Working Group This piece was originally published on the United Hospital Fund website and was reposted with permission. New York has overwhelmingly ... the basic concept...

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Do You Promote or Impede Real Change?

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08/21/2017

... and visionaries. This year, the campaign architects are making a concerted effort to ensure this celebration goes ... realized what many of my colleagues have forgotten. This was never about me . It ...

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One Difference between Katrina and Harvey: Availability of Information Resources

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09/06/2017

... images of Katrina. These last few days, Hurricane Irma is making headlines – even as it was still developing in the Atlantic. All of this made me pull out the Best Practices publication that was...

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United Philanthropy Forum

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Kicks Off CityLab Paris Summit

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10/24/2017

CityLab Paris Summit Kicks off with Candid Discussions from Mayors and City Leaders on Critical Issues, Including Climate Change, Social Cohesion and Terrorism

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05 Apr 2018

Financial Series - The IRS Form 990 as a Tool for Understanding Organizational Capacity

Thursday, April 5, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

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Let’s Examine the Underlying Tensions of Civic Engagement

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04/18/2018

One of the most stimulating and satisfying elements of my job is conducting research and background interviews with experts on the topic of our Annual Meeting. Philanthropy New York’s Annual Meeting Committee decides in the Fall on the focus for our...

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02 May 2018

Stronger Together: New Frontiers in Funders Supporting Social Movements - May Webinar Hosted by HRFN

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 -

12:30pm to 1:30pm

... the capacity of social movements May 2 – Are we making smart investments in social movements for ... movements , May's webinar will discuss whether funders are making smart investments in social movements...

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11 Jul 2018

Service for Impact - Exploring Successful Skills-Based Volunteering Models

Wednesday, July 11, 2018 -

8:45am to 11:00am

The value of skills-based volunteering (SBV) is becoming increasingly clear, but it can be tough to know which opportunities your company should invest in. Some programs are created to engage individuals, while others are built around teams.

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Holly J. Humphrey, MD, MACP, Named President of the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation

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05/17/2018

Holly J. Humphrey, MD, MACP, Named President of the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Holly J. Humphrey, MD, MACP, Dean for Medical Education at the University of Chicago, has been selected as the next president of the...

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A Sense of Urgency: Promoting Child and Family Well-being for Homeless Families

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05/30/2018

Jennifer March, Ph.D., Executive Director, Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York writes "The future health and well-being of the next generation of New Yorkers demands that we all do more to prevent homelessness in the first instance, and...

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