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Children, Youth and Families

Ending New York’s Summer Jobs Depression

Release Date:

02/12/2015

... Chase Global Philanthropy Young people in New York City are suffering a summer jobs depression. In fact, only 25 ... crisis, we need to ensure that these opportunities are designed to help young people develop...

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JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Ford Foundation Appoints Ursula Burns to Board of Trustees

Release Date:

02/20/2015

... Mandela once said, ‘A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.’ In Ursula, we have ... from Columbia University. Ford Foundation trustees are elected by the full board and serve six-year...

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Ford Foundation

03 Jun 2015

Workforce Funders Quarterly Meeting: Effective Workforce Strategies for Immigrants

Wednesday, June 3, 2015 -

8:45am to 11:00am

This New York City Workforce Funders Quarterly Meeting will focus on effective workforce strategies for Immigrants in NYC. Join us for this discussion, as our expert panelists address the challenges, trends and current workforce services for...

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American Express-Supported Awards Go to Michael Brown, CEO of City Year, and United We Dream’s Julieta Garibay

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11/02/2015

... outstanding individuals, like Juileta and Michael, who are tackling important issues in their communities and helping grow nonprofits that address our most ... Year AmeriCorps members, serving in 27 U.S...

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Weinberg Foundation Establishes New Grants Area Supporting Veterans and their Families

Release Date:

02/24/2016

... barrier elimination. “At the Weinberg Foundation, we are reminded almost every day of the tradition and quality of ... individuals uniquely prepares them to strengthen their communities . Accordingly, this new...

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The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

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21 Jun 2016

Diverse Boards: Moving Beyond Rhetoric

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... identifying appropriate leaders from less familiar communities . Some have had challenges attracting diverse ... the goal of increasing diversity on their boards and are looking for enhanced approaches...

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Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers

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Governance

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

07 Jun 2016

Peace and Security Funding Index: An Analysis of Global Foundation Grantmaking

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

... prosperous global future. Peace and security funders are investing in efforts to prevent, mitigate, and resolve ... title, and organizational affiliaition, and indicate you are a PNY member. In collaboration...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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14 Sep 2016

Workforce Funders Quarterly Meeting: Career Pathways Report Implementation Update

Wednesday, September 14, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

In November 2014, the de Blasio administration released the "Career Pathways: One City Working Together" report, which adopted the Career Pathways framework and called for a movement away from rapid attachment approach to one that utilized industry...

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28 Sep 2016

Growing the Farm to Institution Movement: From Farm to Plate

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 -

12:30pm to 2:30pm

... farms across the country continue to face pressure and are being lost at astounding rates, new local economic outlets are being sought to keep these farms in business. For some, ... million meals annually,...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Food Systems

03 Nov 2016

Summer of Savings: Integrating Financial Empowerment into Summer Youth Employment Programs

Thursday, November 3, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Summer Youth Employment Programs (SYEPs) are a staple of youth development programming in cities ...

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Children, Youth and Families

NYSHealth Awards Grants $1.2M to Empower Health Care Consumers

Release Date:

10/18/2016

... care. “Too often in our health care system, patients are an afterthought, when they should be at the center and ... the types of health care services available in their local communities . For example, a grant...

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01 Mar 2017

New York City Workforce Funders Quarterly Meeting and Adult Education and Workforce Development: WIOA Opportunities to Work Together

Wednesday, March 1, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

The federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law by President Obama on July 22, 2014.

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18 Apr 2017

Mobilizing for Mission - On Grassroots Climate Change

Tuesday, April 18, 2017 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... for your foundation and how you might partner with others. Are you ready to make a move? Speakers Jay Beckner ... senior leaders with decision-making authority who are ready to take action. The goal of this...

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Public Policy

Science

Russell Sage's New Book: More Poor Live in Suburbs than Cities

Release Date:

06/21/2017

... Book: More Poor Live in Suburbs than Cities The suburbs are no longer the alcove of the middle class and affluent—they are home to millions of America’s invisible poor. ... suburbs—roughly two-thirds of poor...

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