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Investing in our Mission: A Five-Year Case Study of Fossil Fuel Divestment at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Release Date:

05/11/2020

... 6.71 percent annually. When the RBF, a philanthropic foundation founded by the grandsons of oil titan John D. Rockefeller, announced its decision to divest in September 2014, the move was considered largely...

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Finance & Asset Management

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Environment and Climate Change

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

To Serve Racial Equity, What Are You Doing Less Of?

Release Date:

10/28/2020

To Serve Racial Equity, What Are You Doing Less Of? By: Dr. ... A few weeks back, I was running a workshop on tools to address institutional racism within our organizations when ... and has stayed with me. How do...

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The Reckoning Philanthropy Needs Right Now

Release Date:

08/11/2021

... critical, and courageous conversations about race is key to building a more equitable, sustainable, and democratic ... that address the root causes of racial inequity. The more foundation professionals know...

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Appoints Three New Board Members to Help Accelerate Global Philanthropy

Release Date:

12/20/2022

... Philanthropy Advisors Appoints Three New Board Members to Help Accelerate Global Philanthropy Rockefeller ... in Geneva, Switzerland, who is a senior leader at the Oak Foundation . There, he leads the teams...

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27 Apr 2023

New York City Workforce Funders Collaborative Quarterly Convening: The Future of NYC’s Workforce Development Board

Thursday, April 27, 2023 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

... in Spring 2022, Mayor Eric Adams signed Executive Order 22 to advance the blueprint’s workforce development pillar by ... Executive Director, The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation Marci Hunn (moderator),...

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Economic Security

Public Policy

Workforce Development

Associate Membership: Eligibility and Dues

... located in the greater New York City metro area to be connected with and engaged in the Philanthropy New York ... is based outside of our region and has opted not to be full members of PNY. We created the...

13 Mar 2012

Imagine: How Creativity Works (2012 GEO Conference)

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 -

11:30am to 1:00pm

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

... of distinct thought processes that we can all learn to use more effectively. Lehrer reveals the importance of ... productively, then he takes us out of our own heads to show how we can make our neighborhoods...

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16 Mar 2012

The Loving Story - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Series

Friday, March 16, 2012 -

5:30pm to 8:30pm

... the documentary The Loving Story , and a brief discussion to follow. The Loving Story Trailer A racially-charged ... and married at a critical time in American history. Due to a confluence of social and...

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24 Sep 2012

Inside Story: The Crucial Role of Early Childhood and Youth Advocacy in the 2012 New York City Budget Battle

Monday, September 24, 2012 -

3:30pm to 5:00pm

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

... New York City Youth Alliance and the Emergency Coalition to Save Child Care—joined forces to oppose these spending cuts, forming the Campaign for ... children. Advocates are now developing long-term solutions...

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27 Feb 2013

Vulnerable Populations & Disaster: Lessons from Katrina and a Sandy Update

Wednesday, February 27, 2013 -

1:45pm to 5:00pm

... Rachael N. Pine JD (Moderator), Program Officer, Altman Foundation Designed for All interested funders. Vulnerable ...

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17 Apr 2013

Keeping Risk Above Water Part 2: Investing in Adaptation, Disaster Response & Recovery

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Webinar

Please join us to learn about market-rate investment opportunities in ... As New York City and the surrounding region struggle to recover from personal and public loss in the wake of ... and opportunities for...

15 Jul 2013

Justice Delayed – An Examination of the Ken Burns Film The Central Park Five

Monday, July 15, 2013 -

3:45pm to 7:00pm

... The Central Park Five will be woven into the discussion to illustrate how this case hits the core of issues of ... Impact Funders Designed for All interested funders and foundation staff. Justice Delayed – An...

20 Apr 2010

Nourishing Strong Communities II: Food Works - New York City Council Engages Around Healthy Food

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 -

8:30am to 11:00am

... MEMBERS BRIEFING , sponsored by the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation , the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund , and The ... FoodWorks New York is a new City Council effort to produce a comprehensive plan ...

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15 Jan 2014

The Pivotal Role of Leadership in Corporate Citizenship

Wednesday, January 15, 2014 -

2:15pm to 5:00pm

Philanthropy New York

... others still struggle with their approach. What leads to this distinction? Companies have become more intentional ... and business decisions. Engaged leaders should be able to articulate the values of the...

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Corporate Funders

18 Feb 2015

Individualized Career Planning

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 -

12:45pm to 5:00pm

... a benefit that offers individualized career planning to your staff? This seems to be one of the hot topics in Human Resources right now. ... with any questions. In Collaboration with Foundation...

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Professional Development

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Workshop

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HR & Operations Staff

14 Apr 2015

Philanthropy in Nations with Weak Civic Infrastructures: Exploring the Challenges

Tuesday, April 14, 2015 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... however, civic organizations lack the legal authority to operate or the regulatory environment to flourish. Foundation staff considering funding to improve civil society ...

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Issue-Based

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Panel

Roundtable Discussion

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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International/Foreign Affairs

Location

New York State

Financial Times Cites Atlantic Philanthropies, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisers in 'How to Give Away $1 Billion'

Release Date:

01/04/2016

... Philanthropies, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisers in 'How to Give Away $1 Billion' Mark Zuckerberg’s letter to his new daughter Max, in which he promises to dedicate his fortune...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

The Atlantic Philanthropies

21 Nov 2016

Climate Change - What’s Next Post-Election

Monday, November 21, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... change. Together we will discuss: what do foundations need to know to help move the needle on climate change? What changes ... for philanthropy - in terms of its role and strategies to...

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Tools & Strategies

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Panel

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All Funders

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Environment and Climate Change

PhilTV: Beyond Red Versus Blue: Millennial Perspectives on Reuniting America

Release Date:

11/08/2016

... answers of the Left and the Right is emerging. From Newark to the battleground of Afghanistan, from campuses across the country to Capitol Hill, each of these young pioneers has a unique ... Gerzon @...

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Insights

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

27 Feb 2017

Making Philanthropy Count - Census 2020 - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP

Monday, February 27, 2017 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... Civic Participation (FCCP), who has extended an invitation to PNY members. Space is limited and will be granted on a ... will impact grantmaking and the communities that continue to be at risk. Explore:...

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All Funders

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Civic Engagement

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