Meeting My Philanthropy Peers in This Incredibly Small, Incredibly Big World of Ours
Release Date:
03/07/2017
... across the world. It was an honor to attend the event as a representative of the Forum’s network of ...
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After A Decade, George E. Thibault, MD to Step Down as President of the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation
Release Date:
07/12/2017
After A Decade, George E. Thibault, MD to Step Down as President of the Josiah Macy Jr. F oundation After 10 years at the helm, Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation President George E. Thibault , MD announced today that he will step down at...
What Now? From Outrage to Action
Release Date:
08/28/2017
... what you see. 2. Find or plan a solidarity vigil or event , or join a group of progressives near you. Good ...
07
Nov
2017
From There to Here: Adapting Global Solutions to American Problems
Tuesday, November 7, 2017 -
9:00am to 11:00am
Could the solutions to some of America’s most vexing social issues originate in a faraway land? Although social challenges in education, health, youth engagement, and community development play out differently in locations and contexts across the...
30
May
2018
Equity and Asset Management – Why It’s About Dollars and Sense
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 -
9:00am to 12:00pm
Many funders say racial and gender equity strengthens their grantmaking and aligns perfectly with their philanthropic mission. Thus, more foundations are interested in assessing the equitability of their operational practice.
Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Joins Consortiums, Labs, and Associations in the Fight for Local Journalism
Release Date:
04/25/2018
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...
Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Joins Consortiums, Labs, and Associations in the Fight for Local Journalism
Release Date:
04/25/2018
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...
25
Jun
2018
Unpacking Nutrition Education – Why It Matters for NYC Students
Monday, June 25, 2018 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
School gardening, hands-on cooking, food justice education, health literacy - by any name nutrition education is more important than ever for students' health, academic achievement, and development as 21st century citizens.
17
Oct
2018
A New Paradigm for Justice: Centering Women and Families
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 -
9:00am to 11:00am
While there has been much activity throughout the U.S. and in New York City on criminal justice reform in recent years, including consensus among local policymakers to close Rikers Island and cut the number of people involved in the system by half...
John A. Hartford Foundation Board of Trustees Approve Funding to Improve Care for Older Adults
Release Date:
09/12/2019
The John A. Hartford Foundation Board of Trustees has approved funding for three initiatives totaling $6,801,260 to improve care for older adults.
Accessibility Takes a Community
Release Date:
10/31/2019
... to overstimulation, and asking for accommodation needs on event invites can make it possible for everyone to attend. ...
United Way of New York City Establishes the COVID-19 Community Fund
Release Date:
03/26/2020
United Way of New York City has established the COVID-19 Community Fund, a dedicated resource to support the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Mellon Foundation Grants Help Citymeals and God’s Love We Deliver Feed New York City’s Elderly and At-Risk Homebound Populations during COVID-19 Crisis
Release Date:
03/26/2020
... for clients and for additional vulnerable people in the event that services are disrupted... Mellon Foundation Grants ...
Philanthropy Has a Duty to Respond Quickly to the COVID-19 Outbreak. Here's How We Can Do It
Release Date:
03/18/2020
As COVID-19 fears rise and communities face growing health and economic concerns, local nonprofits are stepping up to fill the gaps in our social safety net while trying to protect our families and communities.
Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2017: Data to Drive Decisions
Publication date:
10/2017
Foundation Center and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) announce the fourth edition of their annual research report, Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2017: Data to Drive Decisions. The new report documents $23 billion in private, public, corporate, and individual disaster-related giving to address major disasters and humanitarian crises that affected millions globally in 2015.
Lorelle Espinosa to Join Alfred P. Sloan Foundation as Director of Programs for Diversity in STEM Higher Education
Release Date:
06/11/2020
... Sloan DEI program is not like any other track-and-field event I know of. It requires both the nimble feet of a relay ...
Sozosei Foundation Announces Inaugural Summit in December
Release Date:
11/19/2020
... pleased to invite you to our inaugural Summit, a virtual event from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. each day from December 14-16, ...
Lavelle Fund for the Blind Announces New Board and Staff Members
Release Date:
12/07/2020
... community outreach, assisting in public programs and event planning, and producing blog posts and newsletters. ...
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Supports Expansion of Arts and Education Programs and Social Impact Initiatives at Silkroad
Release Date:
03/25/2021
The largest gift in the organization’s history will support capacity building around the expansion of its arts and education programs and social impact initiatives
One-Third of New Yorkers Don’t Have Internet Access. That Is an Issue for Funders
Release Date:
05/26/2021
What if we didn’t have access to Zoom? Or to the internet at all?