Disaster Philanthropy Playbook Launched, Living Online Resource Funded by J&J and Rita Allen Foundation
Release Date:
01/14/2016
... is now available for use at www.disasterplaybook. org . Designed as a multimedia, interactive website, the ...
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JPMorgan Report: Good, Growing Middle-Skill Jobs Exclude Women
Release Date:
03/24/2016
... an accompanying interactive website, womenandgoodjobs. org , which provides a searchable database of middle-skills ...
Numerous PNY Members Investing in New $31M Living Cities SIB Fund
Release Date:
03/31/2016
Living Cities launched the Blended Catalyst Fund, a $31 million impact investing debt fund that will test innovative approaches to solving urban problems. The Blended Catalyst Fund combines philanthropic and commercial debt under the premise that...
Boutiques for the People
Release Date:
09/27/2016
Judith Shapiro, president of the Teagle Foundation, says it's certainly understandable that scalability has become the holy grail of higher education reform, but the dismissive attitude toward so-called boutique programs presents an occasion for...
Mellon Foundation and Digital Preservation Coalition Sponsor Formation of Task Force for Email Archives
Release Date:
11/03/2016
... For further information see its website at dpconline. org . About The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Founded in 1969, ... work. Additional information is available at mellon. org . Mellon Foundation and Digital...
NCF Welcomes Elizabeth Mendez Berry and Isaac Luria as Directors of Voice, Creativity and Culture
Release Date:
12/16/2016
The Nathan Cummings Foundation announced today that Elizabeth Méndez Berry and Isaac Luria will join the Foundation as Directors of Voice, Creativity and Culture. They will jointly lead the Foundation’s work to build empathy, nurture compassion and...
As the White House Changes Hands, Philanthropy Must Change Too
Release Date:
01/26/2017
Liz Sak, executive director of the Cricket Island Foundation, suggests four steps grant makers can consider to help nonprofits thrive under the new administration.
$1.6M in Grants from NY Women’s Foundation Focus on Economic Security and Justice
Release Date:
01/19/2017
... MEDIA CONTACTS: Nancy Guida, 646-564-5988 or nguida@nywf. org Ilyse Fink or Barbara Dimajo, 212-575-4545 or ...
Taking the Long View on Health Care – A Note to Congress
Release Date:
01/30/2017
Christopher Koller, president of the Milbank Memorial Fund, writes a letter with three suggestions Congress should consider when debating next steps for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Private Philanthropy Cannot Replace the NEH
Release Date:
05/16/2017
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation President Earl Lewis on why the NEH remains unique in rallying private support, supporting rural and urban communities equitably, and bringing the humanities to the national forefront.
Brooklyn Community Foundation Announces New Grants for Immigrant Families Facing Deportation
Release Date:
06/21/2017
... for Immigrant Rights Fund grants are provided at www.bcfny. org /apply Brooklyn Community Foundation Announces New Grants ...
The Long Haul: Lessons from Charitable Responses to Previous Disasters
Release Date:
09/05/2017
Michael Seltzer, former PNY President, current Baruch College Distinguished Lecturer and Director of The New York Community Trust Leadership Fellows program, gives six essential perspectives on disaster recovery.
At Rockefeller Forum, Companies Commit to Simplify Food Date Labels Worldwide by 2020, Reducing Food Waste
Release Date:
09/21/2017
... and Waste: 2017 Progress Report here: https://champions123. org /2017-progress-report/ At Rockefeller Forum, Companies ...
PNY Opposes Tax Reform That Undermines Charitable Giving
Release Date:
11/15/2017
This morning, after an extensive review process that solicited input from the entire membership, Philanthropy New York’s Board of Directors voted to approve two new official policy statements related to tax reform discussions occurring in the United...
The Amida Care Fund at Stonewall Community Foundation Announces 2017 Grant Awards for HIV/AIDS Initiatives
Release Date:
12/01/2017
... work. To donate, please visit http://www.amidacareny. org /about-us/support-our-work/ . The Amida Care Fund at ...
Nudge Your Grantmaking: Applying Behavioral Science Insights to Enhance Program Impact
Release Date:
12/13/2017
Laura Wolff, Independent Philanthropy Consultant suggests practical strategies—“nudges”-- that can help people translate desires and intentions into actions and accomplishments
The Fight Over Immigrants and Refugees Is Going to Intensify. Here's What Foundations Need to Do
Release Date:
03/06/2018
Daranee Petsod, President, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrant and Refugees writes " A year ago, more than 200 foundations from across the United States signed onto our joint statement in support of immigrants and refugees. This rare act of...
Lessons on Movement Building
Release Date:
06/27/2018
Javier Valdés Co-Executive Director, Make the Road New York writes "Never before has the brutality of our immigration system been so apparent to so many..."
Actions Civics: Activating Young Citizens to Go Beyond the Ballot
Release Date:
07/03/2018
DeNora Getachew, New York City Executive Director of Generation Citizen, writes "In this politically divisive moment, many of us are grappling with how to have an impact and reaffirm the ideals underpinning our democracy."
Nonprofit Resource Equity and Access: A Call to Close the Gap
Release Date:
08/14/2018
Kate Crisalli, Associate Director and Peter Kramer, Director at Nonprofit Finance Fund write " Nonprofits of all sizes, but especially smaller organizations and those led by people of color and other marginalized populations, have suffered from...