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Bloomberg Lured Donors for New York Programs

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11/29/2013

According to a report commissioned by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Bloomberg Administration has attracted $1.4 billion in noncity financing for NYC programs over the past 12 years. (Ford Foundation...

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Submit foundation news, announcements and media features to ... the PDF document or a link. News submissions go directly to editor@philanthropynewyork.org . We will contact you if we ...

Mayor must focus on city's resiliency

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01/03/2014

In an op-ed for Crain's New York Business, Rockefeller ... New Yorkers expect two things above all from our mayor: to keep us safe and to keep our economy strong. By embracing ... back more...

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Bloomberg Spins Off Group That Spurs Volunteerism in Cities

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01/30/2014

... into a stand-alone nonprofit that will expand its efforts to help mayors across the nation put volunteers to work on specific challenges, such as fighting obesity or beautifying neighborhoods...

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New Gifts Offer Clues on Bloomberg’s Philanthropic Direction

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02/27/2014

... and its recent grants - including a $10 million initiative to prevent child drowning deaths in Bangladesh - indicate where the former mayor's ... Recent grants by Michael Bloomberg’s foundation...

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20 May 2014

Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in New York

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10:00am to 2:30pm

Join Grantmakers in Health and Grantmakers for Children, Youth and Families as they present Building a Legacy of Healthy Children in New ... will give funders in and around New...

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Billionaires With Big Ideas Are Privatizing American Science

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03/15/2014

Bloomberg Philanthropies and Simons Foundation profiled in New York Times article on billionaires privatizing ... in chief,” he spoke of using technological innovation “ to grow...

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Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing Opens in Berkeley

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04/16/2014

... celebration on March 31, 2014. The institute, established in 2012 by a grant from the Simons Foundation , brings together leading researchers to explore both the theoretical underpinnings of...

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Racial Equity Resource Guide

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05/2014

... provides individuals and organizations with access to extensive learning materials, tools and data on racial ... so that communities can work together across differences. As part of WKKF’s America Healing effort, the resource ... been working to foster racial healing and racial equity in communities across the country. The practical resources ...

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Major Research Groups Are Given Low Marks on Disclosing Donors

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05/06/2014

... The conservative-leaning Hoover Institution, based in California, and the liberal Center for American Progress, ... opposites in terms of political leanings. But according to a first-of-its-...

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Flood-Resistant Neighborhood Would Be 80 Years in the Making

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05/22/2014

[Rockefeller Foundation ] Study Predicts Building in East River Could Pay for Itself and Then Some A team of architects and consultants is proposing to build a new neighborhood of residential...

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Ending Child Marriage in a Generation: What Research is Needed?

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05/13/2014

Each year, some 10 million girls are compelled to marry before they reach age 18—the age the world has agreed upon as the beginning of adulthood under the UN Convention on the ... report by Margaret E. Greene aims...

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NYC Council members rip Walmart’s charity of ‘dangerous dollars’

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06/04/2014

... the members of the City Council have fired off a letter to Walmart demanding that it stop making millions in charitable contributions to local groups here. Last ... here, including $1 million...

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Why Do Banks Care About Youth Career Readiness in New York?

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06/03/2014

Why Do Banks Care About Youth Career Readiness in New York? Five months ago, JP Morgan Chase announced its ... philanthropic undertaking ever: a $250 million initiative to bolster the skills of workers, with a big...

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New York Botanical Garden Humanities Institute To Explore Social Impact of Gardens

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06/19/2014

New York Botanical Garden Humanities Institute To Explore Social Impact of Gardens The newly formed New ... on Friday--a symposium that will explore the role of women in landscape design. The new humanities...

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Heintz and Wayne Pay Tribute To Richard Rockefeller Who Died in Plane Crash

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06/20/2014

Heintz and Wayne Pay Tribute To Richard Rockefeller Who Died in Plane Crash Rockefeller Brothers Fund President Stephen ... Valerie Rockefeller Wayne pay tribute in a message on the ...

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Surdna's Head Reflects on Aligning Program With Mission, Impact Investing

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06/25/2014

... on Aligning Program With Mission, Impact Investing In an interview with Shelterforce, Surdna President Phillip ... with mission, cross-pollination between programs and the foundation 's recent launch into...

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Nick Hodges Named COO and Senior Vice President For Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

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07/09/2014

... Advisors. Hodges, who had been COO of the Tides Foundation , will be responsible for oversight of the ...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits $45 Million for City Halls to Tackle Urban Issues

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08/20/2014

Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits $45 Million for City Halls to Tackle Urban Issues Bloomberg Philanthropies today ... to tackle major challenges and improve urban life. The foundation will direct...

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