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What Drives Education Officials

Release Date:

06/07/2012

... play?” was answered with a salute to the field for its support of many innovative and effective projects. ... a round of applause from the audience was “More support for early education,” Dr. King’s answer to...

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All Funders

10 Apr 2018

Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Previews ‘Justice 2020’ Report, Talks Trends in Reform Movement

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... many innovations that are considered national models. For example, he led the charge in eliminating cash bail for certain offenses, inspiring other District Attorneys in ... both locally within New York and...

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Civic Engagement

Justice Reform

Banks that Actually Serve Communities, What a Novel Idea

Release Date:

07/08/2014

... . My co-panelists and I put forth a series of ideas for fixing the financial sector that all revolved around one ... problem with finance today is that it has become a tool for the extraction of wealth from...

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The Nathan Cummings Foundation

Roosevelt Institute

Cheers to the International Grantmakers Network!

IMG_20200115_1744531.jpg The International Grantmakers Network held its New Year Happy Hour on January 15th. In the network’s first-of-this-kind event, close to thirty grantmaking professionals from a wide range of NYC philanthropic organizations...

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

... to attend a live video feed from the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) 2012 National Conference . ... New York Collaborative Program presented by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations ...

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19 Jun 2012

-- POSTPONED -- Is Social Justice Sustainable?

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

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

... about how to expand and diversify sources of support for these critical efforts. Join us as Gara LaMarche , ... Fellow. Explore Roots of the sustainability crisis for social justice organizations Innovative...

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23 Jul 2012

How Youth are Transforming the Food Justice Movement

Monday, July 23, 2012 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

... initiatives New paths to economic growth and employment for youth and adults Imaginative use of urban land for community improvement through the creation of urban farms ... , Founder, BK Farmyards and a youth...

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20 Sep 2012

Money and Politics: The Impact of Citizens United on the 2012 Presidential Election

Thursday, September 20, 2012 -

8:30am to 10:45am

... easily surpass the $3 billion spent in 2008. Join us for a provocative and enlightening dialogue with three ... to this ruling will give you and your colleagues much food for thought. Explore Strategies...

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11 Dec 2012

How Will Your Foundation’s Story Be Told in 100 Years: Why Archives Matter

Tuesday, December 11, 2012 -

1:45pm to 6:00pm

... records. Topics will range from finding the right archive for your foundation materials, to deciding what should be ... and Education, Rockefeller Archive Center Designed for CEOs, trustees and other senior...

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13 May 2013

TED: Media As A Catalyst for Ideas and Community

Monday, May 13, 2013 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

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

Founded nearly three decades ago as a conference forum for spreading ideas, TED has since evolved and grown into an ... been adapted by communities around the globe as a platform for gathering ideas, sharing local...

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06 Jun 2013

Community Food Funders Breakfast Series on Risk and Resiliency in the Food System: Fostering Equity and Adaptation in a Post-Sandy World

Thursday, June 6, 2013 -

8:30am to 10:00am

... farmers, community leaders and food systems experts for the second discussion in a three-part breakfast ... residents turned to community-based organizations for help. While government agencies have begun...

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01 Dec 2011

Don’t Cut Kids: An Update on the Federal Budget and Children

Thursday, December 1, 2011 -

7:30am to 11:00am

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

... down the road, from both social and economic perspectives. For too long, however, children have been more of an ... of $3.5 trillion Join Philanthropy New York, Grantmakers for Children, Youth and Families (...

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17 Jun 2010

How Democracy Works Now: The Senate Speaks

Thursday, June 17, 2010 -

5:30pm to 8:30pm

The Paley Center for Media, 25 West 52nd Street, NYC

... discussion. All are welcome! DESCRIPTION: Please join us for a wine and cheese reception, followed by a screening of ...

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14 Nov 2013

American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs

Thursday, November 14, 2013 -

4:30pm to 8:30pm

Ford Foundation, 320 East 43rd Street, NYC

... with any questions. Join us for a wine-and-cheese reception, followed by a screening of ... , Subject from the film Grace Lee , Filmmaker Designed for Funders, nonprofit colleagues and other friends are ...

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09 May 2012

Citizenship: New Pathways to Economic Opportunity, Civic Participation, and Immigrant Integration

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 11:00am

Carnegie Corporation of New York

... an estimated 8.2 million immigrants are currently eligible for citizenship. After California (2.5 million), New York is ... in the United States (950,000).* Immigrants eligible for citizenship represent...

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Immigration

Workforce Development

14 Nov 2013

The Affordable Care Act: Essential Implications for Women & the Uninsured

Thursday, November 14, 2013 -

1:45pm to 5:00pm

Philanthropy New York

... Care Act (ACA) and what its implementation will mean for Americans. Women will be particularly affected by these ... heated public debates about health care reform. Join us for an in-depth discussion about the...

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17 Dec 2013

Molto Media: Digital Media Culture

Tuesday, December 17, 2013 -

1:45pm to 5:00pm

Studios of WQXR and WNYC

Join us for a discussion among arts funders about the role of digital ...

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Communications

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Arts

Keesha Gaskins to Lead Democratic Practice–United States Grantmaking at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Release Date:

01/15/2014

... Beginning in January 2014, Gaskins will be responsible for program development and grantmaking to advance democratic ... Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Gaskins worked for several years as a trial attorney...

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

29 Sep 2015

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Pros & Cons of Performance Evaluations

Tuesday, September 29, 2015 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... to strengthen professional skills and expertise. Join us for a panel discussion regarding the pros and cons of ... We will discuss what evaluations can and should do for employees, managers and organizations...

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All Funders

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HR & Operations

09 Sep 2015

Celebrating the Films of Frederick Wiseman: A Special Retrospective

Wednesday, September 9, 2015 -

5:00pm to 7:30pm

... documentary, In Jackson Heights , we hope you’ll join us for a special retrospective featuring clips from several of ... (Moderator), Director, New York Film Festival Designed for Philanthropy New York members...