The New York Community Trust Grants $4.8 Million to Invest in a Fairer, More Equitable New York
Release Date:
04/08/2019
... of grants demonstrates The Trust’s commitment to funding strategic efforts to improve the lives of New Yorkers across ...
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Ralph C. Wilson Foundation, Hospitals Launch Caregiver Support Program
Release Date:
04/12/2019
... sector. The THRIVE model takes a collaborative and strategic approach to recruitment and retention challenges by ...
What Is Effective Philanthropy?
Release Date:
06/05/2019
... of practice, composed of those working in the areas we serve, and others working in the field of philanthropy. ... the grantmaking philosophy around Effective Philanthropy. We believe that strengthening the...
Philanthropy New York Members Join A Call to Action: Philanthropy's Commitment During COVID-19
Release Date:
03/25/2020
... and economic crisis that is testing every one of us. We know that the shocks of this “new normal” are severe ... sector and grantee partners. As leaders in philanthropy, we recognize the critical need to act...
NewYork-Presbyterian Launches Dalio Center for Health Justice
Release Date:
10/14/2020
... contribute to equal healthcare and equal education because we believe that these are the most fundamental building ... Dalio Philanthropies and NewYork-Presbyterian Trustee. “ We know that these don’t...
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Invests in Venture to Install 1.3 Gigawatts of Renewable Electricity across Africa by 2018
Release Date:
01/20/2017
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund invested in the Lekela Power platform -- a joint venture between Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd. and Actis LLP that plans to install more than 1.3 gigawatts of renewable electricity across Africa by 2018.
Simons Foundation Names Boyana Konforti Director of Education & Outreach
Release Date:
09/02/2014
... contributed broadly at both publications, providing strategic and editorial leadership, forming strategic partnerships and collaborations, and evolving their ...
Jordan Joseph
Jordan Joseph serves as the Learning Services Manager at Philanthropy New York.
MetLife Foundation Launches $200 Million Campaign for Financial Inclusion
Release Date:
10/28/2013
PND reported on the MetLife Foundation's five-year, $200 million campaign to bring financial services to low-income communities in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and the United States.
Bill de Blasio Says He’ll Build Upon Bloomberg’s Young Men’s Initiative
Release Date:
02/06/2014
Mayor Bill de Blasio has said he will build on Michael Bloomberg's and the Open Society Foundations' Young Men's Initiative supporting black and Latino men, reported The New York Observer.
Applications Accepted for the William T. Grant Scholars Program
Release Date:
03/13/2014
Applications are now being accepted for the William T. Grant Scholars Program, which supports promising early-career researchers from diverse disciplines who are seeking to further develop and broaden their expertise.
Flood-Resistant Neighborhood Would Be 80 Years in the Making
Release Date:
05/22/2014
... landfill in the East River as part of a counter-intuitive plan to make the city more flood resistant. The idea, called ...
Mertz Gilmore Fires Up Its War On Coal
Release Date:
06/13/2014
An article in Inside Philanthropy singles out the Mertz Gilmore Foundation for championing climate change solutions, especially efforts to reduce the use of coal, the country’s biggest source of global warming pollution.
NYC Schools Chief Vows to Preserve Number of Gifted Programs and Their Exams
Release Date:
06/17/2014
Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña plans to preserve the hallmarks of New York City’s gifted programs, the immensely popular classes and schools that draw high achievers but have been criticized as shutting out low-income children.
Pennsylvania College Consortium Created With $800,000 From Mellon Foundation
Release Date:
07/03/2014
Ten liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania will use an $800,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for a new consortium designed to help them save money and improve academic programs by collaborating across campuses.
Instead of Retiring, Many Seek 'Encore' Jobs
Release Date:
07/07/2014
A trend first spotted in a MetLife Foundation survey in 2011 seems to be on the rise as millions of Americans are making plans to work instead of retiring and with many opting for social sector jobs.
Ford Is Among Funders Exploring How To Respond To Issues Raised By Ferguson Shooting
Release Date:
08/28/2014
The Ford Foundation is among national and local funders exploring how to respond to social justice issues that have surfaced since the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Mo., and the police response to the protests that...
Bloomberg Philanthropies Among Backers of Education Post News Site
Release Date:
09/01/2014
With the backing of several leading foundations, Education Post, a new nonprofit group, will encourage respectful and fact-based dialogue on public education.
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Will Divest Charity From Fossil Fuels
Release Date:
09/22/2014
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has pledged to eliminate assets tied to fossil fuels.
Open Society Foundations Announces $50 Million Gift to ACLU
Release Date:
11/07/2014
The money will go towards the ACLU's effort to overhaul the justice system.