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Journalism and Democracy: A Convening on Philanthropy's Role in Strengthening the Press Journalism is essential to democracy and civic life. Beyond delivering facts and analysis, it elevates community voices, sparks dialogue, and equips people to...

Could Universal Pre-K Disrupt the School-to-Prison Pipeline?

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06/19/2014

Reasons why a high-quality universal pre-K program could be an effective tool for severing the school-to-prison pipeline.

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Engagement Snapshot: A Strategic Approach

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11/28/2011

... sheets that can be read in one minute to inform seniors about updates to Medicare. The program also takes into ... and affecting broader public policy. For more information about Philanthropy New York’s...

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“The City Where America Is Going to Find Herself Again”: A Funders Conversation with Mayor Mitch Landrieu

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01/12/2011

... grantmaking experiences with others to help funders learn about the strong network of local agencies and potential ... in the city. They also reiterated the mayor’s remarks about New Orleans as a laboratory—...

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Fewer Rocks & a Traffic Light = Greater Effectiveness & More Success

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12/14/2010

... Haws, COO, Wellspring Advisors Foundations worry a lot about their grantees. Which of the many struggling ... program staff. The resulting candid conversations about how to identify and manage risks and...

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Reducing Summer Learning Loss: Thoughts from Ron Fairchild

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03/09/2010

... provide critical information to policymakers and advocates about gaps in service and current levels of supply and ... to ensure that providers receive comprehensive expert help about summer program design and...

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Some Measure of Leadership

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04/23/2009

... gives us an opportunity to start a candid conversation about what foundations, nonprofits, and the City (and ... web of community-based organizations. Questions remain about how well the Administration...

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Wallace Video Series Shows How Illinois Revamped Requirements for Preparation of Principals

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10/18/2016

... accreditation under higher standards, based on research about effective principal preparation. In the past, educators ... and the results were dramatic. Instead of 31 programs with about 7,600 students...

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Open Letter to Grantees from Social Justice Funders

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03/19/2020

... our expectations: We welcome a conversation to talk about adjusting timelines or grant objectives or other ... nimble: As the situation evolves, and as we learn more about your needs, we will strive to offer...

CEP Study, Commissioned by Mid-Hudson Valley Nonprofits & the Dyson Foundation, Paints Stark Picture for Valley Nonprofits

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04/27/2020

... Millbrook-based Dyson Foundation. “We’ve sadly heard about the devastating effect COVID-19 has on businesses and ... These findings have many of the CEP respondents concerned about the very future of their...

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The Weight of Privilege in Crisis

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08/19/2020

... human needs? My friend and colleague, John Hovell , speaks about “multiple overwhelmings,” of having to come to ... germane to this moment as "a mood of weariness or sadness about life arising from the...