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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

In recognition of substantial shifts in the field of ... and The University of New Mexico, conducted research to document and better understand these changes. A census ... at the state and...

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26 Feb 2013

Health Care Reform’s Impact on Women and Families: Are Funders Ready to Make the Most of 2013?

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 -

7:45am to 11:00am

... Congressional elections brought the public’s attention to the “war on women.” Politicians and the media used the term loosely in an effort to gain votes and support. Throughout the ... the...

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18 Mar 2013

Measuring What Matters: Indicators of College and Career Readiness

Monday, March 18, 2013 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

... the challenge of maintaining a college educated work force in the US: both the economy and American society increasingly ... dismally low. Thus, attention at all levels has turned to preparing young people...

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17 Apr 2013

The “Grit” Factor: How Community Organizations Support Students for College Success

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 -

8:15am to 10:30am

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

... about whether the high school graduate can succeed in and graduate from college. In our March 18 session on ... a lot about “GRIT” and other metacognitive factors, as well as...

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06 Jun 2013

Personal Democracy Forum 2013: Think Bigger

Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 9:00am to Friday, June 7, 2013 - 6:00pm

NYU Skirball Center and Kimmel Center, 566 LaGuardia Place, NYC

... organize, advocate and govern. From high-level keynotes to deep dives and hands-on sessions, you won't want to miss the tenth annual PDF, featuring the innovators, ... you are getting the most from your...

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26 Oct 2011

Everything You Need to Know You Learned Before Kindergarten: Ready for Kindergarten/Ready for Life

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 -

2:30pm to 5:00pm

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

As school districts across the nation face increasing numbers of schools “ in need of improvement,” many educators, advocates, ... who have made early education a focus of a new Race to the Top...

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20 Jun 2011

School Transformations: Taking a Sad School and Making It Better

Monday, June 20, 2011 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

MEMBERS: To register yourself and/or a colleague at your organization, ... funders. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This is the second session in a series designed by Philanthropy New York and the ... , Initiative Director,...

25 May 2011

The Assault on Fair Courts: Why the Politicization of the Judiciary Is Harming Our Justice System and Democracy as a Whole

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... and public policy. The session will also be of interest to lawyers and individual donors. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This ... face a threat of impeachment . Efforts are underway in legislatures across the country...

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17 Jun 2009

Challenges & Needs of African-American Girls in NYC & Strategies for Making a Difference

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 -

8:30am to 11:00am

... dialogue on the recently released report, “Black Girls in New York City: Untold Strength & Resilience,” ... facing girls of African descent in New York City as well as...

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03 Oct 2013

Service for Impact Working Group

Thursday, October 3, 2013 -

8:45am to 10:30am

... Supporting strategic volunteerism is a critical component to strengthening grantees in this current economic climate. A corporate volunteer ... employee loyalty and engagement; position the company as...

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Issue-Based

30 Jan 2014

Nonprofit Revitalization Act of 2013: What You Need to Know

Thursday, January 30, 2014 -

8:00am to 11:00am

St. Regis Hotel

... most comprehensive reform of New York’s nonprofit laws in decades. The new requirements, most of which take effect ... require virtually all New York nonprofits and their boards to evaluate their current...

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PNY Welcomes Shanqua Harrison and Allyson Goldhagen

Release Date:

02/12/2014

Philanthropy New York is pleased to announce the appointments of Shanqua Harrison as the organization's new Controller and Allyson Goldhagen as our new Member Services Manager. In...

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10 Dec 2014

Kumu Hina - Documentary Film Series

Wednesday, December 10, 2014 -

4:30pm to 9:00pm

... native Hawaiian teacher and cultural icon who brings to life Hawaiʻiʻs traditional embrace of mahu - those who ... male and female spirit. Produced by Pacific Islanders in Communications, ITVS, and Emmy-...

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Film Screening

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All Funders

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LGBTQ

23 Sep 2014

Immigrant Youth in NYC: Programs, Practices and Policy

Tuesday, September 23, 2014 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... for a discussion that will focus on immigrant youth issues in New York City. We will hear from the NYC Commissioner ... communities. We will explore the local policy landscape, as well as...

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Children, Youth and Families

Community Development

13 Nov 2014

Infographics: Make Sure Your Picture Doesn’t Actually Say a Thousand Words

Thursday, November 13, 2014 -

1:45pm to 5:00pm

... here . These days the term “infographic” seems to be applied to just about any graphic with some numbers. ... communications professionals together with one of the best in the field. Andrew...

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Professional Development

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Workshop

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All Funders

Communications Staff

Eric C. Schneider to Join The Commonwealth Fund as Senior Vice President for Policy and Research

Release Date:

11/26/2014

Eric C. Schneider to Join The Commonwealth Fund as Senior Vice President for Policy and Research Eric C. ... M.D., Senior Principal Researcher and Distinguished Chair in Health Care Quality at...

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Health

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The Commonwealth Fund

Classic and Cutting Edge

Release Date:

12/05/2014

... Director, Jewish Foundation for Education of Women As old as formal education, scholarships have a kind of dusty ... for entering philanthropy because of their potential to...

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Education

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Mediacracy — A Dialogue With Experts on the Troubled Intersection of Media and Democracy

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11/26/2013

... the Balkanization of the internet and the explosion in political ads, and scored signature victories for local ... Funders and Philanthropy New York invited three experts to discuss the fraught relationship...

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The William C. Bullitt Foundation

Winning Was Just Part of the Reward

Release Date:

09/17/2013

... Nash Leadership Project earned one of the greatest honors in our history, the Gold Prize for Overall Management ... Excellence Awards . But the journey that brought us to that point also brought us far more...

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Brooklyn Org

Risk, Resiliency and Super Storms: What’s Food Got To Do With It?

Release Date:

07/15/2013

... Associate, Sustainable Environments, Surdna Foundation As it turns out, quite a bit. In August 2011, farmers upstate lost billions of dollars as ... Sandy forced grocery...

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