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There really isn’t another word than “local” for what local news does (no, hyperlocal doesn’t count). Local news’ strength and mere presence has been threatened in the roiling journalism industry — but a number of initiatives are stepping up to help...

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Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Joins Consortiums, Labs, and Associations in the Fight for Local Journalism

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04/25/2018

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Georgetown University President, Vice-Chancellor of St Andrews (Scotland) and Former President of Portugal, Join Carnegie Corporation Board of Trustees

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01/01/2013

... Gregorian, President of the Carnegie Corporation. “ We are honored to welcome Dr. DeGioia, Professor Richardson ... to reinvigorate and enrich education at all levels. We will prevail upon them as we...

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The Grantmaking Formula for the New Normal

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03/25/2013

... is still much to be concerned about. In New York City, we have two million – that’s two million – out of 8.3 ...

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The Clark Foundation

Why Impact Investing Is An Emerging Paradigm Shift In Philanthropy

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07/30/2013

... for impact investing to cause a paradigm shift in the way we approach philanthropy—targeting investment capital as a ...

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28 Jun 2012

Foundation Executive Assistants Network Meeting

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12:15pm to 2:00pm

... several topical areas bulleted below. At this meeting we will discuss Organizing workflow Board relations ...

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26 Feb 2013

Health Care Reform’s Impact on Women and Families: Are Funders Ready to Make the Most of 2013?

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 -

7:45am to 11:00am

... effort to gain votes and support. Throughout the debates, we all heard politicians speak on how “Obamacare” and ... to support a new policy initiative where the programs we implement will define the outcomes...

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Arcus Capacity-Building Initiative Selects First Group of Leaders

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09/02/2013

... a rigorous process from among more than 80 applications. " We 're proud to support this group of inspiring and passionate .....

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Arcus Foundation

Two New Members Join The William T. Grant Foundation Board

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11/01/2013

... teaching. She comes to the Board at a critical time, as we are charting new directions that intersect with her expertise, and I am delighted we will have her wisdom in our deliberations.” Mr. Evans ...  “...

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10 Apr 2014

Leading Through Change: Advice from and for Seasoned CEOs and Their Boards

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12:00pm to 1:30pm

... commitment of their trusted leadership staff? Join us as we explore these questions and many more with a panel of ...

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The North Star Fund is the First Community Foundation to Sign Pledge to Divest from Fossil Fuels

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03/13/2014

... the South African Apartheid regime three decades ago, and we 're proud to be an early member of the Divest-Invest .....

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De Blasio unveils 30-member task force charged with overhauling NYC’s job-training and workforce-placement programs

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05/20/2014

... higher-paying industries like the technology sector. “ We ’re going to tear down what was there before and ...

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The New York Community Trust

Ending Child Marriage in a Generation: What Research is Needed?

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05/13/2014

... aims to provoke discussion in the field and clarify what we need to know to bring an end to this deeply harmful ...

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Ford Foundation

NYPL Wins $500,000 in News Challenge for Internet Access Project

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06/23/2014

... to the question posed by the challenge: " How can we strengthen the Internet for free expression and .....

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Surdna's Head Reflects on Aligning Program With Mission, Impact Investing

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06/25/2014

... Henderson who became president seven years ago, says: " We spent years ultimately retooling the organization around a .....

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Inequality Is the Problem—What’s Our Response?

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07/02/2014

... harmful; (3) Social policies can mitigate inequality; (4) We need research to identify effective programs, policies, ... in adulthood. Social Policy Can Help In 2014, we mark the 50th anniversary of President...

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William T. Grant Foundation

“Grads of Life” Builds Capacity for Demand-Driven Solutions to the U.S. Youth Employment Challenge

Release Date:

10/02/2014

... in youth programming. In the field of philanthropy, too, we 've seen the rise of a fresh commitment to advancing ... holistic approach that recognizes both supply and demand, we 'll need to cultivate...

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Our Common Purpose: The Struggle for True Democracy and Equal Rights

Release Date:

10/03/2014

... fundamental promise of American life: that as human beings we are created equal and that, no matter our economic circumstances, we come to political participation, representation and ... global fossil-fuel...

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See the Storify: Sandy, Philanthropy & A Year of Hard Lessons

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10/29/2013

... vulnerable populations and those still struggling. We heard about the unmet needs that still exist and where ... and response and where those dollars were spent. We encourage you to continue visiting our...

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