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We Can’t Force Philanthropy to Talk About Power Dynamics, Can We?

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11/05/2015

We Can’t Force Philanthropy to Talk About Power Dynamics, Can We? By Jen Bokoff, Director of GrantCraft, Foundation Center As a sector, we embrace and use power every ... Elephant in the Room!” September 17), Anna...

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Trinity Wall Street Appoints Rev. Canon Benjamin Musoke-Lubega As Director Of Faith In Action

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06/03/2013

... Musoke-Lubega, Ugandan by birth, will be the first African to fill this role. “Trinity Wall Street is a partner to so many here in New York and around the world. I am ... Rev. Canon Anne Mallonee, Vicar of...

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Marc Benioff to Dedicate Salesforce Tower With Speech on Civic ‘Priorities’

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05/22/2018

Marc Benioff to Dedicate Salesforce Tower With Speech on Civic ... “I’m talking about public education for our kids, and health care, helping our homeless people, particularly ... Francisco and Oakland. Salesforce...

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Morgan Stanley Increases COVID-19 Charitable Commitment to $25 Million

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04/28/2020

Morgan Stanley Increases COVID-19 Charitable Commitment to $25 Million Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) today announced an additional $15 million in grants to support the ongoing relief efforts to the...

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Federal Judge Sides With TCF Against DeVos's Education Department

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02/20/2018

... American Bar Association (ABA). The TRO—which is thought to be the first ruling of its kind against Sec. DeVos’ ... a hearing for Thursday, February 22, on The Century Foundation ’s (TCF) lawsuit seeking the...

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13 Jul 2023

Philanthropic Assistants and Coordinators Network (PACNET) - Strategies on How to Support DEI Efforts Within Your Role

Thursday, July 13, 2023 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

... Assistants and Coordinators Network (PACNET) is designed to address the professional development and networking needs ... and connecting you with other PACNET peers in small group conversations. Light...

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Donors Education Collaborative Awards $995,000 For Education Reform

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08/04/2014

... a fund at The New York Community Trust established to improve New York City public schools, and whose ... to the fund include the Catherine and Joseph Aresty Foundation , The Atlantic...

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18 Nov 2016

Community Building With NYC Public Libraries

Friday, November 18, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... of all ages attend library programs and events which cater to the city’s diverse communities. Building on research ... City’s public libraries Presenters Jonathan Bowles , Executive Director, The Center for an...

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Evaluation of OSF-Funded Education Program for Boys of Color Finds Efforts Didn’t Improve Outcomes

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05/10/2018

... launched the Expanded Success Initiative in 2012, he hoped to address a problem that had vexed policymakers: How can schools get more young black and Latino men not only to graduation — but also ready for...

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund Aligns Investments with Mission: Diversifying Investment Managers

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03/31/2020

... Managers The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has set a new goal to invest 25 percent of its endowment holdings with firms ... is part of a suite of efforts the RBF is undertaking to support a more diverse finance...

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20 Sep 2012

The Evolution of Institution-Based Community Organizing: Can Congregations Be Change Agents for Social Justice Again?

Thursday, September 20, 2012 -

8:30am to 11:00am

... and The University of New Mexico, conducted research to document and better understand these changes. A census ... A Philanthropy New York Collaborative Program co -sponsored with Interfaith Funders , Unitarian...

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08 Oct 2015

Making Space for Tinkering, Design-Thinking and Technology in Education

Thursday, October 8, 2015 -

8:45am to 10:30am

... Explore: The educational benefits of encouraging youth to create, tinker and learn-by-doing in an unstructured, ... present in effective maker spaces Proven approaches to promoting equitable access to...

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17 Sep 2015

Power Play - Slay the Elephant in the Room!

Thursday, September 17, 2015 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

A reprise of improv comedy to examine professional relationships. Do power dynamics get in the way of your ability to work effectively with grantees and other stakeholders? ... Presenters Jennifer Bokoff, Director...

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Introducing the Winners of the 2019 Whiting Awards

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03/20/2019

... fifth consecutive year, The Paris Review Daily is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Whiting Awards . As in previous years, we’re also delighted to share excerpts from work by each of the winners...

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Recap and Recordings: Money and Power in Post-Election America

... and the live Tweets from the sessions enable us to share those conversations with you! Special thanks to all our conference Twitter partners (including The Century Foundation , The...

09 Dec 2009

All Politics Is Local: Where Are Women and Girls?

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 -

2:00pm to 6:00pm

... New York members concerned with poverty, education, health , and other issues affecting women and girls, and New ... New York Funders of Women and Girls is pleased to present "All Politics Is Local: Where...

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Philanthropy New York Supports a True Cost of Living Standard and Wage Equity

... State: In 2016, New York City increased the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Since that time, the cost of living has ... . Yet, the Human Services Council notes that nonprofit health and human service workers,...

06 Feb 2019

The Fight for a Fair Vote - A Food for Thought Conversation

Wednesday, February 6, 2019 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

... through elections. But when representatives get to draw their own electoral district lines, legislators are ... (an infographic) In Unusual Move, Pittsburgh Foundation Files 'Friend of Court' Brief...

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