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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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PNY Issue Guide

Essential Skills and Strategies for Program Officers

... with grantee partners. Aligning grantmaking with strategic priorities (i.e., sourcing grants, making grant ...

Could Universal Pre-K Disrupt the School-to-Prison Pipeline?

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06/19/2014

... residents might have the right idea. The Nation’s Priorities America’s national priorities are backward; as spending indicates, we would ...

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The Century Foundation

Engagement Snapshot: A Strategic Approach

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11/28/2011

... integrate age-related concerns into their current mix of priorities . Connect age-related concerns to Philanthropy New ...

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All Funders

When It Comes to Youth Justice, a Look Abroad Could Teach Us Lessons

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05/05/2015

... reality, youth rehabilitation and well-being are the first priorities . And restorative justice is a key philosophy. ...

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Justice Reform

Beyond a Portal, to Real Patient Engagement

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04/10/2017

... that of another, especially when you factor in personal priorities . What matters more? Is it the level of pain ... the recommended treatment fits with their lifestyle and priorities . Health care providers can...

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Health

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New York Health Foundation

How Foundations Can Grapple With the Reality That Their Wealth Was Accumulated Unjustly

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12/05/2019

... organizations, we find that we are focusing on these three priorities : Hiring. Our foundations are trying to open up ... that a foundation’s work will truly reflect community priorities . Both of our...

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Edward W. Hazen Foundation (Closed)

As the Pandemic Pushes Women and Girls Further Behind, a Global Response to Gender Inequality Is Needed

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05/05/2021

... rather than simply government, philanthropic, or business priorities . So far, the forum has raised more than $125 ... by the widening socioeconomic gaps and shifting funding priorities caused by the pandemic,...

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Gender Justice

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Ford Foundation

What Lies Beneath: The State of NYC Nonprofit Board Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The report is a result of a six month study conducted with the NYC Nonprofit Board Development Coalition, led by NYC Service, which assessed nonprofit board composition, board policies, as well as procedures. The study discovered that nonprofit leadership demographics do not reflect the diversity of New York City; DEI is valued, but not effectively addressed; representation in leadership matters; board complacency and resistance to change impede DEI; and boards may be perpetuating harmful biases.