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12 Jul 2012

Streamlining Grants Management: Partnering NYC & Philanthropy to Work with Grantees

Thursday, July 12, 2012 -

3:30pm to 5:00pm

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

... series of reforms in partnership with the nonprofit sector to ease administrative burdens, simplify and speed provider selection for contracts, and redirect resources to high-value activities. These goals will...

11 Oct 2012

Avoiding Leaky Pipes: Enhancing Donor-Grantee Collaboration

Thursday, October 11, 2012 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Webinar

... challenging economic times, it’s only natural for donors to want their scarce resources to be well spent. In reality, the pipeline that brings ... , Partner, The Bridgespan Group Annie Hernandez , Program...

24 Oct 2012

Meeting Strategic Objectives through Persuasive Writing: The Grant Write-Up

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 -

8:30am to 11:00am

... of a proposed project and its merits in relation to the institution’s grantmaking strategy. Persuasive, ... key components of an effective grant recommendation. Come to this session prepared to...

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13 Nov 2012

-- POSTPONED -- Social Media: What is it and Why Should I Care?

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 -

1:45pm to 4:30pm

... is "Mostly Open." Presenters Marcus Escobedo , Program Officer , John A. Hartford Foundation, Inc. Judy Evans , .....

21 Mar 2013

What to Look for in a Nonprofit’s Financial Statement

Thursday, March 21, 2013 -

8:45am to 11:00am

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

Learn how to analyze and evaluate nonprofit financial statements and know what questions to raise for further analysis. Walk through a set of ... of numbers. A brief history of GAAP, as it applies to...

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Issue-Based

28 Mar 2013

Online Tools for Your Grantees (and You, Too!)

Thursday, March 28, 2013 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Webinar

... but they often ask you for suggestions of other donors to approach. Who else is funding your issues? What other ... tools and services the Foundation Center has developed to support the fundraising needs of...

28 Mar 2013

Looking at the 990 Part I (March 28) and Part II (April 4)

Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 8:45am to Thursday, April 4, 2013 - 10:30am

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

... series. The IRS Form 990 is used by funders as a tool to track and scrutinize the finances, governance, and ... changed within the form since prior years? Explore How to look and understanding your grantees...

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Issue-Based

23 Apr 2013

Elder Abuse: How Funders Can Make a Difference — Conversations with GIA

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 -

11:00am to 12:00pm

Webinar

... care reform, there is now an unprecedented opportunity to make a difference. Funders will learn about the backdrop ... in which elder abuse occurs and will be stimulated to think differently about how their...

20 May 2013

The Storm Surge and Impact of Hurricane Sandy on Communities: An Educational Site Visit Bus Tour for Funders In-State and Around the Region

Monday, May 20, 2013 -

9:15am to 4:00pm

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, 3 Penn Plaza, Newark, NJ

... storm surge on Northern New Jersey and the damaging impact to community infrastructure and the power grid. Speakers ... arrive at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (allow time to come through security) 9:30 a.m...

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03 Jun 2013

A Special Screening of American Promise

Monday, June 3, 2013 -

2:45pm to 6:00pm

... American Promise, a brief discussion, and a reception to follow. *Please note that this event has been moved to Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor, NYC* ... Brewster , filmmaker Rashid Shabazz (...

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Issue-Based

13 Oct 2010

Bill Moyers Interviews Gara LaMarche and Deepak Bhargava: Working Towards Progressive Reform and Social Justice

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 -

4:30pm to 6:30pm

MEMBERS: Please log in to register yourself or a colleague online by clicking on the ... and other interested funders. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 4:15 to 4:30 PM Check-in 4:30 to 6:00 PM Interview 6:00...

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Tools & Strategies

25 Sep 2013

Using Advocacy to Support Mission: What Your Foundation Can and Can’t Do, Can and Can’t Fund

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 -

8:45am to 10:30am

True or false: It’s permissible for your foundation to advocate for specific public policy or legal issues Your ... or lobby A 501 (h) election allows your foundation to take a stance on a piece of legislation...

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Issue-Based

17 Sep 2013

It’s Finally Here! Better Grants Management for You and Your NYC Grantees

Tuesday, September 17, 2013 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... launched the HHS Accelerator tool, part of an initiative to reduce administrative burdens, simplify and speed provider selection for contracts and redirect resources to mission-driven activities. HHS...

16 Sep 2013

Position Yourself: 4 Women Discuss their Careers and Leadership in Corporate Philanthropy

Monday, September 16, 2013 -

4:00pm to 6:30pm

... talk about her honest reflections on the field and how to position yourself within the corporation, Chris share her insights as a current leader and how she got to where she is, and Jasmine’s path that has put...

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Issue-Based

Beeta Jahedi Joins The JPB Foundation

Release Date:

11/01/2013

Beeta Jahedi has been named the new Senior Program Associate, President's Office at The JPB Foundation.

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Appointments & Transitions

10 Mar 2014

The City Budget: Understanding a Vital Lifeline for New York’s Nonprofits

Monday, March 10, 2014 -

8:45am to 11:00am

Philanthropy New York

... experts. Explore • The process nonprofits go through to receive budget dollars and how this impacts their ...

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Issue-Based

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

28 Apr 2014

Meet Chancellor Carmen Fariña

Monday, April 28, 2014 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... with the six EdFunder Priorities , lay out plans to implement those and other priorities, and highlight new ... collaboration and connections among schools, and attention to school culture Accountability...

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Issue-Based

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Public Policy

Funding Area

Children, Youth and Families

Education

Public Policy

Funder Recommendations Meet City Leader Action

Release Date:

06/02/2014

... argument for a major overhaul of the city's approach to workforce development. In April of this year, Deputy ... by the NYC Workforce Funders? PNY members are invited to hear directly from Glen and from...

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PNY News

Funding Area

Workforce Development

PNY Board Member Kenneth T. Monteiro Appointed General Counsel and Vice President of Ford Foundation

Release Date:

09/08/2014

... succeed Ricardo Castro in the role and also serve as an officer of the foundation. Monteiro joined the foundation ... Assistant Secretary and Deputy General Counsel. Prior to joining the Foundation in 1995,...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Community Development

Public Policy

Social Justice

Related Organizations

Ford Foundation

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Names Dalila Wilson-Scott Head of Global Philanthropy

Release Date:

10/08/2014

... Head of Global Philanthropy. Wilson-Scott will continue to serve as the President of the JPMorgan Chase Foundation. “Dalila’s leadership has been critical to the development of JPMorgan Chase’s most...