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

Release Date:

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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Appointments & Transitions

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Arcus Foundation

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

Release Date:

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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Health

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New York Health Foundation

ACHA Would Break Apart What Is Working in New York

Release Date:

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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Health

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United Hospital Fund

Do You Promote or Impede Real Change?

Release Date:

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

Release Date:

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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President's Message

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Disaster Relief

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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United Philanthropy Forum

Bloomberg Philanthropies Kicks Off CityLab Paris Summit

Release Date:

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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Member News

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Community Development

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

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

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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Professional Development

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All Funders

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HR & Operations

Nonprofit Financials

Let’s Examine the Underlying Tensions of Civic Engagement

Release Date:

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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PNY News

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Civic Engagement

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Philanthropy New York

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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Tools & Strategies

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Webinar/Teleconference

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All Funders

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Social Justice

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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Professional Development

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

Release Date:

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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Appointments & Transitions

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation

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

Release Date:

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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Insights

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Citizen's Committee for Children of New York, Inc.

11 Apr 2019

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

Thursday, April 11, 2019 -

9:00am to 12:00pm

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Professional Development

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All Funders

Topic(s)

HR & Operations

Nonprofit Financials

Redlich Horwitz Foundation Releases New Guide and Online Clearinghouse for Counties to Prepare for the Family First Act

Release Date:

10/10/2018

... in a short period of time.” Counties across NY are making efforts to prepare for the new federal law. Passed in ... know your resources and where you are going, you can start making change.” Because of his...

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Member News

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Children, Youth and Families

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Redlich Horwitz Foundation

20 Feb 2019

Activating Philanthropy’s Power for Change: The Role of Self-Assessment and Honest Feedback

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 -

2:30pm to 5:00pm

... to ensure that they are employing responsive strategies, making better grants and building stronger relationships? To ...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

05 Feb 2019

Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Training - February 5th

Tuesday, February 5, 2019 -

9:00am to 12:00pm

In 2018, both New York State and New York City passed laws intended to combat workplace sexual harassment. All employers are required to adopt a written sexual harassment prevention policy, including a complaint form, and provide annual sexual...