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Oct
2022
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06
May
2011
You Can’t Really Say That, Can You?: How Your Foundation Can (and Cannot) Use and Fund Advocacy to Support Its Mission
Friday, May 6, 2011 -
8:00am to 10:00am
Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC
A kick-off event presented by Philanthropy New York's new program ... seasoned grantmaker new information that can be put to use immediately. This program is open to funders of all ... our members in cutting-...
9/21/15 - What Does it Mean to Serve on a Nonprofit Board? - PPT and Resources
Publication date:
09/2015
Materials from What Does it Mean to Serve on a Nonprofit Board , with Sarah Najarian and Caroline Page of Robin Hood. ... of and skills needed for governing and junior board service How to find the right board to join and what questions to ask ...
Committees & Advisory Groups
... more involved in Philanthropy New York is by serving on a board committee or advisory group. Committee members lead, ... projects as they arise. Members usually join those committees or groups best suited to...
08
Apr
2021
Effective Governance: Principles, Policies, and Practices - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, April 8, 2021 -
12:00pm to 1:15pm
... decision making—one that is often codified in a formal governance structure. But what is governance and how can a family adopt its framework to effectively guide their...
What Makes a Good CSR Leader?
Release Date:
09/26/2013
... Express Foundation I’m often asked what makes a good Corporate Social Responsibility professional, and what ... . CSR leaders have to be able to talk to the company’s board of directors, the executive team,...
PhilTV: Do Money and Mission Mix? How Foundations Are Using Sustainable Investment to Address Climate Change
Release Date:
05/31/2016
Do Money and Mission Mix? How Foundations Are Using Sustainable Investment to Address Climate Change By John Wilson, Head of Corporate Governance Engagement & Research, Cornerstone Capital Group ... mission-...
What Makes for an Effective Program Officer?
Release Date:
12/08/2016
... “Self and Role Awareness,” “Humility,” “ Good Listener” and “Critical Thinker.” While it may ...
What Lies Beneath: The State of NYC Nonprofit Board Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
What Lies Beneath: The State of NYC Nonprofit Board Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion NYC Service, in ... released What Lies Beneath: The State of NYC Nonprofit Board Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to identify ... the diversity of New York City; DEI is valued, but not effectively addressed; representation in leadership matters; ...
Starting the Conversation: Using a Gender Lens in Your Grantmaking
Publication date:
12/2016
Philanthropy New York's Funders for Gender Equity are pleased to present "Starting the Conversation: Using a Gender Lens in Your Grantmaking," a tool to help funders look at their organizations and grantmaking through a gender equity lens. The group used the following resources to develop this tool: Black Girls Matter: Pushed Out, Overpoliced and Underprotected by African American Policy Forum in partnership with the Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies http://rocunited.org/infographic-who-are-tipped-workers/ http://rocunited.org/...
09
Nov
2015
How Does Implicit Bias Influence Philanthropic Effectiveness?
Monday, November 9, 2015 -
2:45pm to 5:00pm
How does Implicit Bias influence the effectiveness of our ... session exploring the definitions of Implicit Bias, how it affects all of us as individuals, and how it impacts the decisions and...
12
May
2022
Designing Effective Board Meetings: Purpose, Outcomes, Process, and People - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, May 12, 2022 -
12:00pm to 1:15pm
... to private and family foundation staff and trustees only.* Board meetings serve as a touchpoint for engaged family ... space for learning and education. What will you learn? How to design meetings to engage...
14
Apr
2022
Governance Practices for Better Decision Making - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP
Thursday, April 14, 2022 -
12:00pm to 1:15pm
... to private and family foundation staff and trustees only.* Governance practices of philanthropic families are evolving ... strategies and decisions, and appointing independent board members. Join us for a...
19
Sep
2019
Rob Reich vs. Phil Buchanan: Is Giving By The Wealthy A Good Thing?
Thursday, September 19, 2019 -
8:30am to 10:00am
... Rob Reich vs. Phil Buchanan: Is Giving By The Wealthy A Good Thing? October 8 - Edgar Villanueva: Why Indigenous ... argue that it is a force for tremendous good if done right. Please join us for a debate on...
Is Nonprofit Board Service Worth It? Reflections from a One-Time Skeptic
Release Date:
01/16/2014
... paid to lawyers and accountants. It’s difficult to say how effective it has been. Board members do, however, pay far ... steering the foundation through important changes in board ...
Philanthropy New York Elects New Board Members and Board Chair; Announces 2021 -2022 Executive Committee
Release Date:
06/03/2021
Philanthropy New York Elects New Board Members and Board Chair; Announces 2021 -2022 Executive Committee On ... 140 nonprofits nationwide. Irfan serves on the board of Governance...
BoardServeNYC: Responding to the Challenge of Strengthening Grantee Boards
Release Date:
06/07/2010
... or individual donors, have a vested interest in the governance of the nonprofits they support. After all, a ... in our region each year, and the tremendous influence, for good or ill, that a board...
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: The Role of Funders in Conflict
Publication date:
11/2014
... Security Funders Group (PSFG) released a white paper on how funders can affect conflict. The Good , the Bad, and the Ugly: The Role of Funders in Conflict ...
PNY Welcomes 2019 Board Nominations
Release Date:
11/30/2018
PNY Welcomes 2019 Board Nominations Dear Members At Philanthropy New York’s ... have a great candidate to nominate for the Board . The Governance and Nominating Committee is dedicated to building...
The Case for Using a Social Justice Lens in Grantmaking
Release Date:
09/18/2012
... , one of his officers suggested that the foundation use the phrase “Towards Social Justice in an Interdependent ... But rather than focus on the effects of unjust treatment, good social justice grantmaking...