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Obama Foundation Announces Wally Adeyemo as President

Release Date:

08/14/2019

... David Simas. Adeyemo will manage the Foundation’s day- to -day operations, helping to implement the organization’s overall strategic goals and ... the Obama Foundation has grown from a staff of a dozen ...

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William H. Wright II Named Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Trustee Chair

Release Date:

10/29/2019

William H. Wright II Named Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Trustee Chair New York, October 29, 2019 – The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation today announced the election of William H. Wright II as the foundation’s...

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Doris Duke Foundation

Weinberg Foundation Announces Additional $5 Million to Expand and Strengthen Baltimore Library Project

Release Date:

12/10/2020

Weinberg Foundation Announces Additional $5 Million to Expand and Strengthen Baltimore Library Project The ... today announced an additional $5 million in funding to support the Baltimore Elementary and Middle...

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The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

09 Mar 2023

**POSTPONED: Demystifying Trust-based Practices: Trust in Action - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Thursday, March 9, 2023 -

12:00pm to 1:15pm

... National Center for Family Philanthropy limits attendance to private and family foundation staff and trustees only.* The philanthropic sector continues to evolve, and many giving families are embracing a trust...

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Tools & Strategies

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Family Foundation

Private Foundation

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Building Trust and Following the Field

Release Date:

02/11/2020

... we are non-directive funders — we would never dictate to a grantee what they should do or how they should do it. While we like to think of ourselves as immersed in the work that we fund ... realizing this...

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The Jacob and Valeria Langeloth Foundation

Sheryl Goldstein Joins the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

Release Date:

07/01/2013

... vacated by Amy Gross, who left the Foundation in May to become the Executive Director of the France-Merrick Foundation. Prior to joining the Weinberg Foundation, Goldstein worked in ...

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Arcus Foundation Appoints Annette Lanjouw Interim Executive Director

Release Date:

04/02/2012

The Arcus Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Annette Lanjouw as its Interim ... strategy, program implementation, and research. Prior to this appointment, Lanjouw has served as the Director of...

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Arcus Foundation

02 Oct 2012

Grantmaking as a Career? One Grantmaker's Personal Experience, with Alexa Aviles, The Scherman Foundation

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 -

3:15pm to 5:00pm

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

... interviews from jobseekers may refer those individuals to us for this session. Explore The advantages and ... Nonprofit sector jobs other than that of program officer This session will not include specific job...

Ford Foundation Names Kathy Reich as Director for Effort to Strengthen Institutions and Networks

Release Date:

04/29/2016

Ford Foundation Names Kathy Reich as Director for Effort to Strengthen Institutions and Networks The Ford Foundation ... Reich as director of a new foundation initiative to help strengthen institutions and...

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Funders Need Good Data to Evaluate Programs That Decriminalize Drug Addiction

Release Date:

09/20/2016

Funders Need Good Data to Evaluate Programs That Decriminalize Drug Addiction Insha ... correctional facilities solely because they are unable to afford bail. She has led research on the use of bail in ... New...

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Proteus Fund Serves as Fiscal Sponsor for LGBT Nonprofits and Initiatives

Release Date:

01/26/2017

... fund backed by two national donor networks has launched to fill the gap. Called the Emergent Fund, the pot of grant ... with a goal of raising $500,000 by Inauguration Day to award to various...

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Gender Justice

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Proteus Fund (NYC Office)

Should Kids Be Sedated for Dental Work?

Release Date:

08/30/2017

... breathing or even die. It is critical for the dental staff to keep track of the patient’s vital signs and quickly ... of sedated children dying at dental offices have come to light, alarming lawmakers, parents...

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With Its 'No Dancing' Law Verging On Repeal, New York Legitimizes Its Nightlife

Release Date:

09/21/2017

... and city employees, de Blasio joked that the soon- to -be-appointed Night Mayor of New York is "one of the coolest job titles you could ever hope to have." The Office of Nightlife and its advisory...

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Community Development

Eugene M. Tobin to Retire from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Release Date:

07/31/2019

Eugene M. Tobin to Retire from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Eugene M. Tobin, senior program officer for Higher Education and Scholarship in the ... Tobin joined the Foundation in 2003 as senior advisor ...

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9/30/2014 - To Convene or Not To Convene? - PowerPoint Presentation and Video

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09/2014

View related materials presented during the program, " To Convene or Not to Convene? " 9/30/2014 - To Convene or Not To Convene? - PowerPoint Presentation and .....

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All Funders

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9/17/2015 - Exploring Communications Strategies - Presentations

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09/2015

View materials form the program, Exploring Communications Strategies for Small-Staffed Foundations.

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11/18/2015 - "Policing Reform: Building on NYC Successes for a National Reform Movement" - Live Stream Recording & PPT Presentation

Publication date:

11/2015

View materials and recording of the program "Policing Reform: Building on NYC Successes for a National Reform Movement."

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Angel Melendez

... Relations Associate he works under the direction of the Officer Manager to ensure that Philanthropy New York’s members, guests, and ...

Responding to Crisis/Opportunity: The F.B. Heron Foundation’s Opportunity Fund

Release Date:

03/22/2010

... recognized that many of its grantees had opportunities to support low-income families through the economic downturn and to inform developing government policies. In response, Heron ... are pleased to...