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Food Systems

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Longtime Carnegie Associate Awarded Top Mathematics Medal

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08/14/2014

... team of scientific leaders and advocates dedicated to fostering science in developing countries. SIG manages the ... scientists and engineers in sub-Saharan Africa through university -based research and...

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

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The Atlantic Philanthropies Establishes New Program to Dismantle Anti-Black Racism in the U.S. and South Africa

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10/25/2016

The Atlantic Philanthropies Establishes New Program to Dismantle Anti-Black Racism in the U.S. and South Africa The Atlantic Philanthropies and Columbia University today announced the Atlantic Fellows for Racial...

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

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Bank of America Awards Grant to Youth Career Development Program

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09/28/2018

Bank of America Awards Grant to Youth Career Development Program The Immokalee Foundation ... a grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to support the Career Development program, a multifaceted .....

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Children, Youth and Families

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Workforce Development

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Bank of America Charitable Foundation

03 Nov 2011

The American Economy, Manufacturing, and Sustainability

Thursday, November 3, 2011 -

10:00am to 2:00pm

... and what maximizes the opportunity for a truly sustainable society ? What is the potential of manufacturing in the US? ... do something about it in light of the character of our education system? Is the Green...

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Philanthropy in Focus

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10/07/2020

... memory - a feeling I’m sure that many of us can relate to . It was a time of many firsts and much learning, ... and our vast membership; learning the dynamics of and how to best support the three working groups...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Disaster Relief

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Philanthropy New York

Century Foundation Reports Examines ESSA Learner Accountability Provisions

Release Date:

12/13/2018

... the 2015 law —the United States’ primary K–12 education investment—is fully underway. Now that all fifty ... are concerned, given that ESSA made significant changes to how schools are held accountable for...

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The Century Foundation

For Jobseekers: What is a foundation?

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04/2014

... and entities with nonprofit status), but they do much to fund the work of other nonprofits providing services for ... purpose of making monetary awards, known as grants, to unrelated organizations, institutions, or individuals for ... Many families and individual donors choose to open donor-advised funds in lieu (or anticipation) of opening ...

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Job Seekers

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Ford Foundation

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 ... The precise reasons for child marriage differ from one society to the next, but all too...

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Gender Justice

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Ford Foundation

Milbank Memorial Fund Convenes Health Policy Leaders to Create A Bipartisan Agenda for New Administration

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01/19/2017

Milbank Memorial Fund Convenes Health Policy Leaders to Create A Bipartisan Agenda for New Administration The ... is promoting the health and well-being of all populations to the greatest extent possible within...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Health

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Milbank Memorial Fund

Eileen Wiseman Joins The Tow Foundation as Director of Strategic Initiatives

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06/09/2015

... of Strategic Initiatives The Tow Foundation is pleased to announce that Eileen Wiseman will join their team as ... programmatic investments in cultural institutions, higher education , and...

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Justice Reform

14 Apr 2015

Philanthropy in Nations with Weak Civic Infrastructures: Exploring the Challenges

Tuesday, April 14, 2015 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... however, civic organizations lack the legal authority to operate or the regulatory environment to flourish. ... Foundation staff considering funding to improve civil society...

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All Funders

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International/Foreign Affairs

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New York State

New York Community Trust's HIVE Grants to Boost Digital Media Learning

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06/02/2014

... After-School Programs Teens will record residents' stories to make a multimedia map of the Bronx; make, play, and remix ... says Leah Gilliam, director of Mozilla Hive NYC, the network that cultivates...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Communications/Media

The New York Community Trust

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Jonas Awarded Dean's Medal for Distinguished Service by UPenn

Release Date:

05/19/2014

... Awarded Dean's Medal for Distinguished Service by The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Couple ... Distinguished Service in recognition of their commitment to professional nursing and support...

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Jonas Center / Barbara & Donald Jonas Family Fund

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Health

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10 Jan 2020

Thriving in the Digital Age: Are You Ready to Be a Funder in 2030?

Friday, January 10, 2020 -

9:00am to 12:00pm

Around the world, the space for civil society to organize, agitate and advocate for rights and justice is ... how technology and the growing ubiquity of algorithms in society (code recipes that...

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Professional Development

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Workshop

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All Funders

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Communications

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Evaluation

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Program Officers as Champions

... grantmaking program and more. You see change that needs to happen in the world. You’ve chosen to work in ... learning framework that will enhance your practice and network going forward. The...

Why Aren’t There More Nonprofit Leaders of Color?

Release Date:

04/28/2016

... launched the 2016 Nonprofits, Race and Leadership Survey , open to all nonprofit staff and board members. The goal of the survey is to gather information about race, leadership and...

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Insights

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Right Mix of Leaps and Refinements

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05/04/2016

... New York members have convened at our Annual Meeting to elect new board members, review the past year's accomplishments and network with peers. But about seven years ago, we started to...

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President's Message

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25 May 2023

Elevating and Mobilizing Voices from Across New York to Advocate for an Equitable 2023 Farm Bill - A Webinar Hosted by Community Food Funders

Thursday, May 25, 2023 -

1:00pm to 2:30pm

... farm and food policy. The current farm bill is estimated to spend $428.3 billion over 5 years and it impacts virtually ... need to be more effective advocates—including policy education ,...

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Food Systems

NYCT Supports South Bronx Culture Trail

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10/03/2014

NYCT Supports South Bronx Culture Trail An arts and education center and what's believed to be the first Puerto Rican-owned music store in the city are among the sites set to get markers...

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