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Diversity in Philanthropy

Philanthropy New York has a long history of supporting programs that seek to increase diversity in our sector and beyond. This work has taken a variety of ... the Center on Philanthropy and Civil...

17 Jan 2013

A Holistic Approach to Education Reform in Brooklyn’s Community School District 16

Thursday, January 17, 2013 -

7:30am to 10:30am

... outcomes and achievement levels for the children of Community School District 16 (Central Brooklyn), inform reform efforts in other low-performing and underserved districts throughout ... Metropolitan Center...

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22 Jun 2010

Investing in Our Next Generation: English Language Learners and Their Families

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 9:00am to Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 5:00pm

MEMBERS: This briefing is free to members of GFE, GCIR and Philanthropy New York. NON-Members: The cost ... ATTEND: All interested funders. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION One in ten K-12 students is an English Language...

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07 Nov 2013

"MEDIACRACY" - A Dialogue with Experts on the Troubled Intersection of Media and Democracy

Thursday, November 7, 2013 -

12:45pm to 4:00pm

... without robust access to information and guarantees of free expression. While we have a growing array of ... number of corporate media giants. Media consolidation in radio,...

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PNY Members Named to Commission Examining Closures of Nonprofits

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03/10/2015

PNY Members Named to Commission Examining Closures of Nonprofits Chaired by Gordon Campbell of NYU's Robert ... closure of several nonprofit human services organizations in...

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UJA-Federation of New York

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The New York Community Trust

02 Nov 2015

Winning Ingredients: What Philanthropy Can Learn from the Marriage Equality Movement

Monday, November 2, 2015 -

12:45pm to 4:00pm

... we will explore the role philanthropy played in shaping and helping to execute key components of the comprehensive strategy to win marriage equality. ... A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, Grand Valley State...

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17 May 2016

Unlocking the Potential of Young People: Effective Strategies for Engaging Youth

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 -

2:00pm to 4:00pm

... choices and reach their potential. But, engaging youth in any community can be challenging and requires all sectors to consider new ways of doing business. Join us to learn how to reach young people .....

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Children, Youth and Families

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Housing and Homelessness

17 Jun 2016

Special Screening & Discussion: Stepping Up for NYC's Youth

Friday, June 17, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... & Action (CARA) to work as peer college counselors in their under-resourced, highly-segregated schools. By ... Stepping Up Enoch Jemmott , Student, Cortland State University Karoline Jimenez , Student,...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Education

A Response to Louisiana Recovery Efforts

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08/22/2016

... 14, President Obama declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and ... homes and businesses are without power and Louisiana State ...

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RFPs Etc

Rockefeller Brothers Fund Names Joseph Pierson New Chair of the Board of Trustees

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07/12/2022

Rockefeller Brothers Fund Names Joseph Pierson New Chair of the Board of Trustees The Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) ... Festival, Best Featurette at the 2021 Gold Movie Awards in London, and...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

11 Jul 2024

#NoNaturalDisasters: Changing the Narrative on Disasters for Philanthropy - A Webinar Hosted by CDP

Thursday, July 11, 2024 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... and have no influence over. Dr. Ilan Kelman, author of the book, “Disasters by Choice,” says that the phrase ... come from vulnerability, not from hazards originating in nature.” We invite you to join a...

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Disaster Relief

Providence Wins Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Cities Challenge

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03/13/2013

... improve their kids’ language skills, secured the $5 million top prize for Providence, R.I., in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayor’s Challenge. An effort ... improve their kids’ language skills has won the $5-...

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Economic Security

Education

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

What It Means To Be A Philanthropist -- Gen Xers and Millennials Weigh In

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04/01/2013

... discuss their recent report on the philanthropic vision of the next generation of donors. $100 million to Newark schools. $200 million to a family ... To Be A Philanthropist...

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American Express Commits $5M to Increase Park Volunteers

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03/13/2015

American Express Co. is giving $5 million for an Interior Department partnership aimed at increasing the number of volunteers working on parks, wilderness areas and public ... helping to run, is meant to help...

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Environment and Climate Change

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American Express

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Brings Hope to Ancient Athens Neighborhood

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07/06/2016

... the National Opera and National Library, three years in the making, at a cost of 566 million euros, or $623 million . It is aimed not only at ...

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International/Foreign Affairs

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Arts

Community Development

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Stavros Niarchos Foundation

JPMorgan Chase Launches Loan Fund to Boost Minority Entrepreneurs

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02/13/2019

... Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is spearheading a new $6.65 million investment fund aimed at helping minority ... to low-cost loans. The Greater Washington Entrepreneurs of Color Fund is the fifth fund of...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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The Ford Foundation Joins the Reporting Commitment

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08/19/2014

... to increase the accuracy, currency, and openness of grants data. The Reporting Commitment’s interactive map ... totaling nearly $17 billion, including more than 2,700 of the Ford Foundation’s grants totaling $...

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Foundation Center

13 Sep 2012

--POSTPONED-- Innovative Action: Promising New Initiatives to Stop HIV Transmission

Thursday, September 13, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... treatments and increased testing, HIV is still a threat in New York City — but there are promising initiatives to increase the number of individuals who know their status and receive timely medical care and...

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04 May 2011

Seventh Generation Leading: Making the Case for Native Youth Leadership and Organizing

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 -

8:30am to 11:00am

... , and Open Society Foundations , with Native Americans in Philanthropy , Hill-Snowdon Foundation , and the Funders ... Generation” Attend this gathering for an overview of the Native youth leadership and...

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