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The Art of Inclusion: New York Funders Mobilize to Make the Arts More Accessible

Release Date:

05/03/2012

By Laura Cronin, PhilanTopic (This post originally appeared on PhilanTopic, the Philanthropy News Digest blog, on April 24, 2012 and is reprinted with permission.) If a person with a serious vision, hearing or mobility impairment...

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The Future of News

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05/08/2009

By Vincent Stehle Chair of the Board of Directors, Philanthropy New York Program Director for Nonprofit Sector Support, Surdna Foundation The future is bleak for daily newspapers. The combination of a severe economic downturn...

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20 May 2015

Should we be afraid? Scariest Trends in Philanthropy - Webinar

Wednesday, May 20, 2015 -

3:00pm to 4:00pm

... US trends or are they happening more widely? In either event , how scary are they? Alliance magazine asked a number ...

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International

16 Jul 2015

IT Security: Combat Advanced Persistent Threats

Thursday, July 16, 2015 -

11:30am to 1:00pm

View presentation here . Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) is a set of continuous computer hacking processes, often conducted by a group such as a government with the capability and intent to persistently and effectively target a specific entity...

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24 Feb 2016

The Art of Moving Research to Impact

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

Many nonprofits and foundations recognize research as essential tool for impact - whether the desired end is to advance knowledge, improve the quality and credibility of research in a discipline area, or move a policy agenda.

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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With Support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Glacier Ice Art Installation Aims to Encourage Public Action Against Climate Change

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11/10/2015

Visual artist Olafur Eliasson, in collaboration with geologist Minik Rosing, will launch of a major public artwork on display during the UN Climate Summit in Paris. Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and realized in partnership with Julie's...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Arts

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MetLife, Deutsche Bank, Surdna, Moody’s, Pershing Square and Others Supporting Launch of Microlender Kiva NYC

Release Date:

12/11/2015

... last night at a special small business marketplace event in New York City featuring Kiva President and ...

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Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation

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Community Development

Economic Security

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David Berg Foundation Supports New York Historical Society Exhibition that Traces the Rise of Anti-Semitism in Germany

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02/17/2016

The New-York Historical Society will present a powerful exhibition that examines the rise of a culture of hatred during the period 1919-1939 in Germany. The exhibit will trace the gradual and deliberate indoctrination of German citizens into active...

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The David Berg Foundation

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Jewish Interests

Social Justice

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NY Community Trust Gives More than $800,000 to Bring Technology-Driven Learning to NYC Youth

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09/12/2016

Several foundations are pooling resources to make 13 grants, totaling $835,600, to help young people use digital media to compose and record original music, advocate for immigrants' rights and school discipline reform, and produce documentary films.

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The New York Community Trust

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Education

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18 Jan 2017

Leadership Transitions and Evolutions: Supporting Critical Junctures

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... positively right to support organizational growth. This event is planned in collaboration with the Tri-State Area ...

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30 Mar 2017

Is Immigration Detention the New Incarceration Boom?

Thursday, March 30, 2017 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Every night, approximately 40,000 immigrants — men, women and children —sleep in county jails, and federal and privately run prison facilities all over the United States, as part of a federally mandated detention bed quota totaling $2.3 billion...

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Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund’s Healthy Food & Community Change Initiative to Be Featured on Philanthropy Reality Show

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01/12/2017

It’s called Give , and will air on NBC TV this Saturday at noon EST, featuring two nonprofits, Green City Force and NEBHDCo, grantees in the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund’s Healthy Food & Community Change initiative.

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Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund

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Food Systems

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Meeting My Philanthropy Peers in This Incredibly Small, Incredibly Big World of Ours

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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

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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...

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Appointments & Transitions

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What Now? From Outrage to Action

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08/28/2017

... what you see. 2. Find or plan a solidarity vigil or event , or join a group of progressives near you. Good ...

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The Schott Foundation for Public Education

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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...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Civic Engagement

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Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2017: Data to Drive Decisions

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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.

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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.

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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...

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