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Nathan Cummings Foundation Touted for Broad and Innovative Support for Climate Change

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12/09/2015

... change. “The truth is,” said the president, “if we adapt existing technologies and make them cheaper and faster and more readily available—if we improve energy efficiency— we ’re still only...

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Four Essentials for Evaluation

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06/2012

... organizations. GEO pinpoints four essential steps —Lead, Plan , Organize and Share— and includes the stories of 13 ...

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Driving Change in Public Policy: Responsible Budgeting in New York State

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02/29/2012

... Ravitch to serve as Lieutenant Governor and develop a plan that would not only solve the state’s immediate budget ...

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Partner & Prepare: How to Fund Advocacy During Polarized Political Times

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02/06/2012

On November 29th, Philanthropy New York hosted a funders briefing to discuss the rise of political attacks against social justice advocacy and the roles that foundations can play in responding.

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The Effective Exit: Managing the End of a Funding Relationship

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05/2013

... say contributors to this guide, who have found ways to plan for exits upfront, clarify expectations with grantee ...

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Scanning the Landscape

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04/2004

Scanning is no longer something done only when planning a new program or contemplating a shift in strategy. Using learning networks, grant makers are starting to scan continuously, looking beyond the usual sources to find innovative organizations and fresh ideas. GrantCraft asked seven grant makers how they build networks to discover the unexpected in their fields and communities:

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Ford Foundation President to Step Down

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03/06/2013

... Foundation president Luis A. Ubiñas today announced his plan to leave the foundation in September of this year, ...

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Rockefeller Pledges $100-Million to Help 100 Cities Cope With Crises

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05/14/2013

The 100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge was announced to mark the 100th year, to the day, that the Rockefeller Foundation was incorporated.

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Thousands participate in Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure

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05/11/2013

Attendance at the charity’s signature fundraising event did decline for the second consecutive year.

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Komen Cancels 2014 Fundraising Events in Seven Cities

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06/07/2013

Susan G. Komen for the Cure has cancelled the Race for the Cure events due to economic uncertainty and competition from other nonprofits.

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A Free Lunch Coalition Tries to Make School Meals a Mayoral Issue

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10/17/2013

... officials to urge the next mayor to enact a free lunch plan for all students, regardless of income, immediately ...

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Ask the Right Questions: Funders Toolkit

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02/2015

The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers as released two toolkits both designed for structured group reflection. The first is a self-assessment tool that can help affinity groups engaging in policy work determine how well they're set up for success. The second is a set of planning checklists that affinity groups can use to do policy work and regional associations can use to support that work.

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Seven Cities Compete for Citi Foundation's Urban Renewal Initiative

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04/13/2015

Citi Foundation and Living Cities will award $3 million to three cities to drive innovation and workforce development.

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NJ Residents Concerned About Doris Duke Mansion Demolition

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10/14/2015

Local residents are protesting the proposed demolition of the Doris Duke mansion that has been requested by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

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JPMorgan Commits $125 Million to Help Urban Neighborhoods

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04/05/2016

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon introduced a program called PRO Neighborhoods to support areas of the country that have missed out on the benefits of recent urban development.

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JPB Foundation Plays a Role in Improving a Blighted Park in Baltimore

Release Date:

08/09/2016

The Great Urban Parks Campaign aims to improve environmental and social outcomes in underserved communities through “green infrastructure” projects.

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