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01 Jun 2018

Overstepping? When Should Foundations Weigh In On Grantee Governance

Friday, June 1, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... foundation program officer in the past. Maybe you've said it yourself. Chances are you're reading the situation right. ... the organization and its mission completely. But what can...

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Weinberg Foundation Announces New Trustee, as well as Leadership Changes in Hawaii Office

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07/27/2018

Weinberg Foundation Announces New Trustee, as well as Leadership ... communities. This is not a surprise,” he added. “In my previous work with the Foundation , I have seen...

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The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

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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

... pledge to divest from fossil fuel investments. " Divestment " was not a household word when it became a central strategy for ending international .....

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Environment and Climate Change

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Judy Belk Appointed President and CEO of The California Wellness Foundation

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03/12/2014

Judy Belk will lead The California Wellness Foundation as its next president and CEO, effective April 7, ... to the chairman and CEO, with responsibilities for both the company’s and foundation ’s...

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

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05/05/2015

... appeared on the Youth Transition Funders Group blog . It ’s tough for many Americans to even consider that there ... world who are better at doing something than we are. But when it comes to...

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Justice Reform

Community Philanthropy: Using Both Sides of the Brain

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09/07/2012

... and Chief Client Services Officer Paul Connolly asked: How can community foundations balance quick responses to critical ... limited resources? Community Philanthropy: Using Both Sides of the Brain ...

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18 Feb 2020

Immigration: When Something So Personal Depends on Policymakers

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

Immigration can provoke passionate discussion and debate, especially in ... future generations. That emotional decision, depending on when they came, often was the result of the vagaries of U.S. ... below: CCNY-...

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Behind the Curtain: How Do Philanthropic Advisors Influence Foundation Strategy?

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10/23/2014

... Philanthropy, TCC Group Have you ever wondered what it 's like to be a philanthropic advisor? At least 30 people ... To say no? These all shape the parameters of what you can achieve at a given moment...

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My Brother’s Keeper Merges with Obama Foundation

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09/07/2017

My Brother’s Keeper Merges with Obama Foundation My Brother’s Keeper, a White House initiative ... shot and killed in 2012. As he attended his final MBK event as president, he...

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Newman's Own Supports Volunteerism Event This Weekend

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10/21/2015

Newman's Own Supports Volunteerism Event This Weekend Make A Difference Day will take place ... Those looking to start a project or join an existing one can do so at makeadifferenceday.com...

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How Racially Equitable is Your Foundation? Assessing Your Practice - Presentation

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05/2018

... materials of the program "How Racially Equitable is Your Foundation ? Assessing Your Practice" How Racially Equitable is Your Foundation ? Assessing Your Practice - Presentation .....

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

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12/05/2019

... of youths of color. For the Akonadi Foundation , it means investing up to $12.5 million over the next five ... over the age of 50 . At a time of resurgent overt racism, when communities of...

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Edward W. Hazen Foundation

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25 Sep 2013

Using Advocacy to Support Mission: What Your Foundation Can and Can’t Do, Can and Can’t Fund

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 -

8:45am to 10:30am

True or false: It ’s permissible for your foundation to advocate for specific public policy or legal ... And, if they do , you may be missing out on a strategy that can advance...

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19 Jun 2019

Using Advocacy to Support Mission: What Your Foundation Can and Can’t Do, Can and Can’t Fund

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 -

2:30pm to 5:00pm

... our PNY Core : Policy Core. True or false: It ’s permissible for your foundation to make grants that are used for public policy or ... And, if they do , you may be missing out on a strategy...

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12 Jul 2016

Using Advocacy to Support Mission: What Your Foundation Can and Can’t Do, Can and Can’t Fund

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 -

3:00pm to 4:30pm

Watch recorded presentation here: True or false : It ’s permissible for your foundation to make grants that are used for public policy or ... And, if they do , you may be missing out on a strategy...

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14 Jul 2015

Using Advocacy to Support Mission: What Your Foundation Can and Can’t Do, Can and Can’t Fund

Tuesday, July 14, 2015 -

2:45pm to 4:30pm

True or false: It ’s permissible for your foundation to make grants that are used for public policy or ... And, if they do , you may be missing out on a strategy that can advance...

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The Fight Over Immigrants and Refugees Is Going to Intensify. Here's What Foundations Need to Do

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03/06/2018

... voter engagement to ensure that impacted individuals can shape and influence the policies that directly affect ... and the role of immigrants and refugees in our society can either build...

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Immigration

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Can Flexible Funding Become Our New Normal?

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07/15/2020

... capital.” A trust-based relationship is established when funders provide GOS, re-balancing power dynamics between ... on the part of the nonprofit in their own potential. It helps overcome a deficit mindset...

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Seven Things Foundations Can Do to Shape Public Debate in the NYC Election Season

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02/21/2012

... Wolff, Senior Program Officer, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation The upcoming New York City campaign season is the ... Public Advocate and City Comptroller. As a result, we can expect a particularly lively...

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