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Frameworks for Private Foundations: A New Model for Impact

Publication date:

07/2017

... What's in the paper? Introduction to the Theory of the Foundation Framework. A simple overview of the Theory of the Foundation , some of its benefits, and a roadmap for funders ... their own foundations’ frameworks. Charter. What is a foundation ’s form of governance, how will it make .....

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Talking Optimism and Opportunity With New Ford Foundation Head

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08/08/2013

... as he prepares to assume the role of President of the Ford Foundation . Darren Walker, 53 years old, will become the foundation 's 10th president, a position originally held by ... in 1936... Talking...

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Ford Foundation Names Darren Walker as New CEO

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07/25/2013

... philanthropic leaders about his new appointment. The Ford Foundation reached into its own ranks to tap Darren Walker—a longtime foundation professional with extensive nonprofit and corporate experience—as its...

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Ford Foundation Pours Millions into Net Neutrality

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12/16/2014

Ford Foundation Pours Millions into Net Neutrality In addition ... the public debate on net neutrality, there’s the Ford Foundation , the second-largest private foundation in the world. So it’s no...

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Behind the Billion: The Ford Foundation and Mission-Related Investments

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04/13/2017

Behind the Billion: The Ford Foundation and Mission-Related Investments Xavier de Souza Briggs , the foundation ’s vice president for Economic Opportunity and Markets, discusses the foundation...

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A New Guide Helps Foundations Become More Transparent

Publication date:

04/2014

... Transparency” was produced by GrantCraft, an arm of the Foundation Center, which provides resources to grant makers. ...

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Study Cites Rockefeller Foundation Contribution to PRI Evolution

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08/04/2014

Study Cites Rockefeller Foundation Contribution to PRI Evolution An evaluation of ... Investment Fund finds that “the Rockefeller Foundation has contributed to the rapid evolution of the PRI ... the fund has “...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Mellon's New Leader Reshaping Foundation's Public Face

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06/29/2014

Mellon's New Leader Reshaping Foundation 's Public Face Under the leadership of Earl ... was named president in March 2013, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is reviewing how it presents itself to the world...

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Education

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Ford Foundation President Refocuses Grant Outreach

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09/02/2014

Ford Foundation President Refocuses Grant Outreach Darren Walker, who became president of the Ford Foundation in October 2013, says he will restart grants to ... efforts, and increase the amount of money the...

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Social Justice

New York Women's Foundation Celebrates Leaders in Philanthropy

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04/18/2016

New York Women's Foundation Celebrates Leaders in Philanthropy Thousands will join The New York Women’s Foundation (The Foundation ) on May 5 to celebrate the leadership and .....

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Gender Justice

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William T. Grant Foundation Focuses on Inequality Research

Release Date:

05/04/2018

William T. Grant Foundation Focuses on Inequality Research The foundation will award grants of up to $600,000 over two or ... economic standing, or immigrant origin status.The foundation is...

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Foundation Core Capacity Assessment Tool (FCCAT)

A new Foundation Core Capacity Assessment Tool (FCCAT), an online, ... has been developed to address this gap, responsive to our foundation clients' expressed interest and informed by our rich history of work in foundation strategy, governance, operations, and capacity .....

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How Big Foundations Saved the Detroit Institute of Art

Release Date:

04/24/2015

... city and its creditors. He called in an all-star squad of foundation presidents—the newly appointed chief of the Ford Foundation , Darren Walker; Kresge Foundation head Rip Rapson; the Knight...

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Sheryl Goldstein Joins the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

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07/01/2013

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation has welcomed Sheryl Goldstein as the Foundation ’s new Program Director for the Foundation ’s U.S. Education grants work. Goldstein takes ...

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Justine Koch Joins Leon Levy Foundation

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05/01/2013

The Leon Levy Foundation has appointed Justine Koch as its new Controller. ... to monitor and perform the due diligence for the foundation ’s investment portfolio. She is also responsible ... overseeing all...

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Moving to Crown Heights this Summer

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04/09/2014

The Brooklyn Community Foundation is moving their headquarters to Crown Heights this summer. This August, Brooklyn’s community foundation will have a memorable new address in the heart of ... Relocating from DUMBO...

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Ford Foundation's Work Doesn't End with 'Grand Bargain'

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01/20/2015

Ford Foundation 's Work Doesn't End with 'Grand Bargain' Saying ... to Detroit was a beginning, not an end, the Ford Foundation is pledging $10 million in grants to the city for 2015. The New...

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New Rockefeller Foundation Projects to Boost African Development

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05/06/2015

New Rockefeller Foundation Projects to Boost African Development New efforts by the Rockefeller Foundation are working to strengthen African economies as ... a new book titled ‘The Resilience Dividend,’ said the...

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Elmezzi Foundation Increases Funding for Free Queens Programs

Release Date:

07/29/2015

Elmezzi Foundation Increases Funding for Free Queens Programs The Elmezzi Foundation , based in Queens, is expanding its funding of ... in Long Island City and Astoria is now allowing the foundation...

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