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09 May 2013

Over the River and Through the Woods: Geographic Dispersion in Family Philanthropy

Thursday, May 9, 2013 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

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... members living far apart, what steps can families take to build family identity and the bonds that once evolved ... have taken different paths forge a genuinely collaborative team driven by a mission derived...

Rockefeller’s ‘Resilient Cities’ Noted in Article on Climate and Cities

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08/17/2017

... the home of the champion Golden State Warriors basketball team , a series of geometric buildings and well-tended green spaces cut a striking contrast to the overgrown vacant lots, industrial equipment yards and...

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Environment and Climate Change

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In Hurricanes’ Wake, Nonprofits Worry About Fundraising Impact

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10/10/2017

... opened on schedule at a University of Houston venue. The team members needed to see their hard work realized, says Nancy Giles, the ... Alley’s director of development. "Theater people have to...

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07 Jun 2023

Leading Without the Title (PEAK Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Southern California, and Philanthropy New York)

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... California, and Philanthropy New York—invites you to join a discussion on leading at any level within an ... Panelists will share how they developed and demonstrated leadership skills at every stage of their...

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Children, Youth and Families

Why Helping Pets Helps People

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12/05/2013

... Barrett, Vice President of Grants Management, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ( ASPCA ) The bond between pets and humans goes ... benefits just as much as the animal. That’s easy...

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Animal Welfare

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18 Oct 2018

What Funders Need to Know about “Public Charge”: An Analysis of the Published Rule and How Funders Can Take Action - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Thursday, October 18, 2018 -

4:00pm to 5:00pm

... and Refugees (GCIR), who has extended an invitation to PNY members. Space is limited and will be granted on a ... rule and its impacts on immigrant families and our broader society Immediate and long-term...

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Health

For Funders Focusing on Developing Countries, Impact Bonds Present Fresh Opportunities

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08/04/2016

... known in the United States. This gathering allowed for an open discussion on the current and potential role of ... is provided as subordinate investment, this mitigates risk to senior investors. Foundations...

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The Brookings Institution

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The Business of Philanthropy: “Exit Interviews” with Former and Departing Foundation CEOs

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06/30/2011

... The Wallace Foundation , both of whom have announced plans to step down later in the year. As a recent migrant from the ... Philanthropy occupies a unique and important space in our society . We have the...

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Research Funded by Zegar Family Foundation Finds New Genetic Interdependence Between Mothers and Their Offspring

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10/03/2018

... Interdependence Between Mothers and Their Offspring A team of biologists has discovered that the distinctive ... and across the evolutionary tree. Its findings point to a largely overlooked dynamic between the...

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Number of Latinos with Insurance Surges with Affordable Care Act, According to Commonwealth Fund Report

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09/25/2014

... with Insurance Surge with Affordable Care Act, According to Commonwealth Fund Report Overall, the percentage of Latinos ages 19 to 64 lacking health coverage fell from 36% to 23% between .....

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Arcus Releases Statement Responding to United States Supreme Court Marriage Ruling

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06/26/2015

The Arcus Foundation, a global foundation promoting respect for diversity among ... nature, today released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court’s historic decision to...

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Impact Shares Gets $1M from Rockefeller Foundation

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10/26/2018

... The Rockefeller Foundation has given a $1 million grant to Dallas-based Impact Shares, which says it is the first ... fund (ETF). Impact Shares will use the money to expand its partnerships with leading...

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The Rockefeller Foundation

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Rockefeller Foundation President Profiled in BusinessWeek

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10/03/2014

... ranks only 16th in assets among U.S. charities, according to the Foundation Center. She said that since her foundation can’t hope to solve society ’s problems by spending lots of its own money...

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OSF Founder Soros Instrumental in Advancing Drug Reform Policies in the United States

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10/03/2014

... of drug reforms ranging from medical marijuana use to the easing of sentencing for drug charges. His foundation ... like when he shorted the British pound in 1992, into his Open Society...

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OSF Grants $8 Million to Immigrant Advocacy Programs

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06/09/2015

OSF Grants $8 Million to Immigrant Advocacy Programs Advocacy groups in the ... Ken Zimmerman, director of Soros' U.S. programs for the Open Society Foundations.... OSF Grants $8 Million...

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Children, Youth and Families

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F.B. Heron's Clara Miller on Changing Operating Models to Expand Effectiveness and Impact

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06/10/2016

F.B. Heron's Clara Miller on Changing Operating Models to Expand Effectiveness and Impact When we set out on ... would propel us outside our terrarium— to become not only open to...

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A Pioneer of The Philanthropic Enterprise, Newman’s Own Leads the Way For Others

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05/23/2017

... in New York’s East Village in mid-April, promising to donate 100% of all profits to charities whose missions might be affected by the Trump ... wages, and then donate rest in a way that’ll improve ...

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Unbound Philanthropy is Laser-Focused on Immigration. Have You Heard of It?

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07/17/2017

... Grantmakers in the mix include national outfits like the Open Society Foundations and Ford, as well as local and regional ... the Trump phenomenon. That puts Unbound in a good position to...

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Funded by the Carnegie Corporation and OSF, The New Americans Campaign Program Expands To Philadelphia

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03/20/2018

... and OSF, The New Americans Campaign Program Expands To Philadelphia Philadelphia is the latest U.S. city to join ... the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Democracy Fund, and Open ...

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