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Ford and RPA Work to Foster Sustainable Development in Ghana

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07/09/2015

... and share their ideas concerning the future of Ghana 039 ; s development. The leaders will discuss a broad array of ... — a project of the United Nations Development Programme, Foundation...

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

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NYTimes Profiles Several PNY Members, Says They’re Aiming High

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11/02/2015

... are also, increasingly, the focus of some of the nation’ s largest philanthropies. The Ford Foundation , with its $10 billion endowment, said this year ... annually — to combating inequality. The Rockefeller...

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Supported by Rockefeller, $10 Million Water Window Challenge Announces Winners

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03/17/2017

... Partnership (GRP), an initiative of the Rockefeller Foundation , USAID , and the Swedish International ... to address recurring flood problems in some of the world’ s most vulnerable communities. The challenge...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Bloomberg, Gates, Others Pledge $1.2 Billion to Eradicate Polio

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06/13/2017

... including $450 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation . The commitment from the foundation includes $300 ... million for a two-to-one match of Rotary International 039 ;...

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Health

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Newman's Own Pops The Champagne - Salad Dressing - That Is

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08/30/2017

Newman 039 ; s Own Pops The Champagne - Salad Dressing - That Is Long ... salad dressing in 1982 and give away the profits. Newman’ s Own marks its 35th anniversary today. It was on Aug. 25...

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Skoll, Ford and Others Work with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors on How to Listen More to Nonprofits & Speak Less

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09/26/2017

Over the past year, the Skoll, Draper Richards Kaplan, Ford, and Porticus Foundations, working with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, have partnered to investigate how to more effectively apply their resources toward large societal problems like...

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Atlantic Philanthropies Releases Publication on Operating for Limited Life

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12/11/2018

... close its doors by 2020 reflected founder Chuck Feeney’ s Giving While Living approach to philanthropy and his desire for the foundation ’ s funds to achieve maximum impact within that time...

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

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At Rockefeller Forum, Companies Commit to Simplify Food Date Labels Worldwide by 2020, Reducing Food Waste

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09/21/2017

... food and it also reduces waste in our own operations. That 039 ; s why it 039 ; s so important we extend this practice to more companies in ... was made at a Champions 12...

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Food Systems

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Jonas Awarded Dean's Medal for Distinguished Service by UPenn

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05/19/2014

Barbara and Donald Jonas Awarded Dean 039 ; s Medal for Distinguished Service by The University of ... nursing education through the Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholars Program . The Dean...

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Jonas Center / Barbara & Donald Jonas Family Fund

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Philanthropy Is the Go-To Partner for Risk

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04/18/2013

The first in a series of Rockefeller Foundation President Judith Rodin’ s reflections on the unique strengths and enduring lessons of ... When we look back over the Rockefeller Foundation...

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Governance

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What’s Strategy Got to Do With It?

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08/27/2013

... Innovation Review. In a speech to the staff of the Hewlett Foundation , William Schambra of the Hudson Institute issues a ... has championed for many years. I admire Schambra’ s courage in giving this speech to...

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Liza Sutherland Joins Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

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01/15/2014

... Advisor at The Philanthropic Initiative of the Boston Foundation and for three years as a Research Associate at ... with a minor in History from Randolph-Macon Woman’ s College in Lynchburg, VA. Liza...

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Impact Investing: Not Just For Billionaires

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06/04/2014

... the social sector. Judith Rodin, president of Rockefeller Foundation , is taking risks with philanthropic capital, risks ...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Instead of Retiring, Many Seek 'Encore' Jobs

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07/07/2014

... Seek 039 ;Encore Jobs 039 ; A trend first spotted in a MetLife Foundation survey in 2011 seems to be on the rise as millions ... opting for social sector jobs. The survey by MetLife...

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Aging

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Rockefeller, Surdna Grantees Named "Champions of Change"

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07/22/2014

... with organizations supported by both the Rockefeller Foundation and the Surdna Foundation were named Tuesday by the White House as ...

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Economic Security

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American Households Lost More Than One-Third Of Value Over Past Decade

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07/26/2014

... according to a study underwritten by the Russell Sage Foundation . The study, conducted as part of the foundation 039 ; s Great Recession Initiative, found that between 2003...

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Economic Security

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Among Backers of Education Post News Site

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09/01/2014

... Peter Cunningham, the former communications guru for U. S . Education Secretary Arne Duncan, is leading the ... with initial grants totaling $12 million from the Broad Foundation , Bloomberg Philanthropies, the...

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Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare Announces Initiative to Address "Invisible Wounds of War"

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02/12/2015

... for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare and the Bob Woodruff Foundation today announced an expansion of their partnership ... among others. The partnership will fund 20 Bob Woodruff Foundation -Jonas Nursing...

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Ford Shifts Grant Making to Focus Entirely on Inequality

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06/12/2015

... against inequality will take center stage at the Ford Foundation under a sweeping overhaul announced today by the nation’ s second biggest philanthropy. Not only will Ford direct ... operating support to 40...

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