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Gates Report Stresses Need for Philanthropy Amid Aid Cuts

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09/13/2017

... Melinda Gates Foundation issued a report card today meant to underscore deep worries that the world is in danger of ... objectives. The report by the nation’ s largest grant maker, which has already directed...

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Playing Chicken with Maryn McKenna

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09/14/2017

Playing Chicken with Maryn McKenna In her 2015 TED Talk, “What Do We Do ... diseases we do now, but of simple injuries that led to infections. Antibiotics changed all that and yet, as ... to have...

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Food Systems

Gates Foundation Pledges $220 Million for Women, Children, Adolescents

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09/22/2017

... commitments totaling $220 million in support of efforts to empower women and save the lives of thirty-eight million ... include a $200 million pledge to the World Bank' s Global...

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High-Level UN Dialogue on Harnessing Africa's Demographic Dividend

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09/22/2017

High-Level UN Dialogue on Harnessing Africa' s Demographic Dividend At the United Nations, His Excellency ... of the African Union, convened a high-level meeting to strengthen the...

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Opinion: Powered by Women - Philanthropy in the Age of Trump Needs to Address Gender

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09/25/2017

... by Women - Philanthropy in the Age of Trump Needs to Address Gender Attacks on women and gender identity have ... efforts across the country and around the world, with millions participating in Day Without a...

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The New Bedtime Story Is a Podcast

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10/03/2017

... for kids “Wow in the World” debuted in May, he’ s listened to every episode three times. “It’ s a little funner” ... works better.” When the show’ s co-host Guy Raz came...

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New York’s Graduation Rate Could Drop Under New Federal Education Law

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10/05/2017

New York’ s Graduation Rate Could Drop Under New Federal Education Law ... state’ s high school graduation rate may take a hit due to an under-the-radar provision in the new federal education...

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Opinion: Tax Reform Has Potential To Unlock Giving

Release Date:

10/10/2017

Opinion: Tax Reform Has Potential To Unlock Giving Tax reform is once again the focus of many ... code is needed — but not at the expense of our nation’ s charities. We are pleased that the charitable deduction is...

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NYC Will Miss a Deadline to Accommodate 5 New Charter Schools

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10/13/2017

NYC Will Miss a Deadline to Accommodate 5 New Charter Schools New York City’ s Department of Education said on Thursday that it would not ... by the Panel for Educational Policy at its Nov. 28 meeting...

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Public Housing Residents Ask the Crowd to Fund Sustainability Projects

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10/13/2017

Public Housing Residents Ask the Crowd to Fund Sustainability Projects The Rockaway Youth Task ... harvesters might be tending fresh veggies soon thanks to a new crowdfunding effort by the New York City Housing...

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The Rockefeller Foundation Joins Hotel Industry To Reduce Food Waste

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11/14/2017

The Rockefeller Foundation Joins Hotel Industry To Reduce Food Waste Today, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, unveil...

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National Grid Supports United Way Family Fund to Help Families in Need

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03/30/2018

National Grid Supports United Way Family Fund to Help Families in Need Since its creation. United Way’ s Family Fund has helped over 90,000 households meet these ... Fund, giving nearly $1.5 million spanning over...

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Weinberg Foundation Announces $1.2 Million in Emergency Grants in Response to Pittsburgh Synagogue Mass Shooting

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11/01/2018

... Announces $1.2 Million in Emergency Grants in Response to Pittsburgh Synagogue Mass Shooting The Harry and Jeanette ... past Saturday at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh' s Squirrel Hill community...

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Evolution of the Work Place in Hybrid Times

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12/2022

... quarterly meetings on a broad range of topics relevant to HR and operations administration. In the middle of Year 3 ... back a new and better workplace. While there is no roadmap to a hybrid workplace that will work for every organization, ...

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The State of Philanthropy Tech and Implications for Our Workplace

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03/2023

... quarterly meetings on a broad range of topics relevant to HR and operations administration. How common is it for foundation staff to be back in the office? What platforms and tools are others ... and grantmaking? How can I leverage peer benchmarking to advocate change within my organization? To assist in ...

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Consultant & Vendor Lists: Board Placement or Training

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02/2015

... Recommending Organizations : Reader' s Digest Partnership for Sight Courageous Conversation 248 .....

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Policy Briefing: The Juvenile Justice System and Opportunities for Alignment

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MEMBERS: Please log in to register yourself and/or a colleague by Thursday, June 10th. Presented by Philanthropy New York' s Philanthropy Connects Committee . PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The ... of the Laurie M...

Simons Foundation's Quanta Magazine Celebrates Five Years of Public Service Science Journalism

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07/17/2018

Simons Foundation' s Quanta Magazine Celebrates Five Years of Public Service ... seven-minute planetarium show , titled "Journey to the Birth of the Solar System," has been picked up by 14 ... years...

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New Report by Russell Sage Foundation Trustees: A New Threat to Immigrants’ Health — The Public-Charge Rule

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08/08/2018

... Report by Russell Sage Foundation Trustees: A New Threat to Immigrants’ Health — The Public-Charge Rule RSF ... that examines the possible effects of a proposed change to the public-charge rule. Under the...

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