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Atlantic Philanthropies Shares Its Top Ten Lessons Learned in Hindsight

Release Date:

06/19/2018

... Oechsli, President and CEO writes , "As I began thinking about how to introduce this volume, one of a series of ... conducted with Atlantic’s former and current staff and board from around the world. Each...

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

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15 Apr 2025

The Art of Mergers, Acquisitions, and Other Collaborative Models for Nonprofits - Hosted by PNGP

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... the Moment series, join us for an informative discussion about the unique dynamics of the Mergers and Acquisitions ...

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All Funders

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Finance & Asset Management

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Sample Job Descriptions: Communications Director

Publication date:

10/2013

The following jobs descriptions for communications director professionals were previously posted on PNY's Jobs Board. We update our sample job description resources as we post new positions on our site.

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Evaluating a Culture

Release Date:

05/22/2019

... positive grantee perceptions. The Board and staff of the Howard Gilman Foundation commissioned the GPR in ... particular point: the Foundation’s culture. Thinking about this recommendation in terms of culture...

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Eternal Recurrence: Philanthropy's Infrastructure Organizations

Release Date:

07/16/2015

... name to indicate their membership base – it has a median staff size of two. That’s likely an executive director and ... come in. There’s a whole separate set of questions about the ecosystem of infrastructure...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PNY Public Policy Strategy

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04/2025

This document identifies and summarizes current public policy issues and updates for Philanthropy New York's collective membership and the Public Policy Committee of the Board. The issues included represent issues that are aligned with our vision and values and where peers have identified the continued need for advocacy in the coming year.

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7/24/2014 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Philanthropy Program - PPT Presentation

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07/2014

View PowerPoint presentations presented during the program, "Inspiring Action to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Philanthropy."

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Sample Job Descriptions: Executive Assistant

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10/2013

The following jobs descriptions for executive assistant professionals were previously posted on PNY's Jobs Board. We update our sample job description resources as we post new positions on our site.

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Board of Directors Meeting Materials 2025 - 2026

Publication date:

04/2025

Board Meetings 2025 - 2026 May 20-21, 2025 October 6, 2025 December 9, 2026 March 24, 2026

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A Long Overdue Guide for New Philanthropic Organizations

Release Date:

04/17/2019

... impart their knowledge — as well as cautions about their missteps — to the next generation. The time is ... on approaching work with alignment between board members, staff , and grantees; and on the importance...

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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

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29 May 2025

Moving From Exhaustion to Sustainability: Promoting Cultures of Wellbeing for Social Impact Leaders

Thursday, May 29, 2025 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

... overall well-being and supportive environments is driving staff to leave their roles and the sector at alarming rates. ... And the findings - and recommendations - can extend to staff on all levels across your...

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Seeing Is Believing…and Understanding

Release Date:

01/25/2018

... Facility. As program officers, we strive to learn as much about our applicants and grantees as possible. We connect ... first-hand testimony and direct observation. The staff of PRI worked diligently over...

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Best Practices in Disaster Grantmaking: Lessons from the Gulf Coast

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04/2008

This comprehensive report shares the experiences of donors that provided funding following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and offers a blueprint for future philanthropic intervention following such disasters.

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Disaster Relief

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Ford Foundation

Program Officers Join Expanding Surdna Teams in Thriving Cultures, Sustainable Environments, Strong Local Economies

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02/01/2013

... the Foundation recently decided to expand their program staff . All four new staff members will be joining the Foundation in February ... we announced in December. We are incredibly excited about...

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Ned Wight, UU Veatch Program Executive Director, Plans to Retire in July 2016

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03/02/2016

... “During Ned’s tenure, he has supported a superb staff team, worked collaboratively with the Board of ... and its leadership, and worked collegially with senior staff to forge connections with the entire...

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Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock

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17 Nov 2016

Expand Your Comfort Zone: Taking Risks in Family Philanthropy - Webinar

Thursday, November 17, 2016 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... limits attendance to private and family foundation staff and trustees only.* Philanthropy is often described as ... donor-advised fund, or other collective effort. Our ideas about - and tolerance for - risk...

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8 Characteristics of Successful Venture Philanthropies

Publication date:

03/2014

... rigorous but flexible forms of evaluation. Learn more about venture philanthropy by downloading the report ...

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