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The Grove Foundation

Long-Sought ‘Warm-Sensitive’ Brain Cells Identified in New Study Supported by NY Stem Cell, Rita Allen, Sloan, and Klingenstein Foundations

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09/09/2016

... textbook explanation of how the mammalian brain detects when the body is becoming too warm, and how it then orchestrates the myriad responses that animals, ... sleep, mating, parental behaviors, eating, and...

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The New York Stem Cell Foundation

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Health

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Rita Allen Foundation

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Klingenstein Philanthropies

With Support from Pershing Square and Alfred P. Sloan Foundations, New Research Finds that Behavioral ‘Nudges’ Offer a Cost-Effective Policy Tool

Release Date:

06/08/2017

... nudges often yield particularly high returns at a low cost when it comes to boosting retirement savings, college enrollment, ...

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Pershing Square Foundation

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Public Policy

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

10 Apr 2019

Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Training - April 10

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 -

9:00am to 12:00pm

... The first two hours will be appropriate for all staff. It will include: An overview of forms of discrimination and ... harassment; How clear standards, policies and practices can encourage an anti-harassment...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Russell Sage Foundation Author/Grantee Edward Wolff Cited in NY Times Article About Record-setting Bull Market and Uneven Wealth Distribution

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08/23/2018

Russell Sage Foundation Author/Grantee Edward Wolff Cited in NY Times ... Stocks crossed a major threshold on Wednesday, when the 10-year-old bull market arguably became the longest on record. It...

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Economic Security

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Russell Sage Foundation

Philanthropy As “Invisible Aid”

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08/31/2009

... the challenges in this society. I thought of this recently when I decided to read all of the profiles in the “30 ... its nonprofit partners more. Being under the radar can be important: Transparency is...

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Want to Create a Movement? Create a Community.

Release Date:

06/10/2015

... is more than just the message or simply making a grant – it is also who is sharing your message that counts. Let’s ... of great community engagement and how that engagement can translate into positive results...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Community Development

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The ZAC Foundation

Mass Shooting in Orlando: Resources and Networks for Action

... the entire community connect to the networks and resources it needs to respond when tradgedy strikes. We are reeling from the tragic news ... affected communities Underlying causes of this tragic event...

18 Jan 2018

First Annual PNY Policy Forum Honoring Janice Nittoli: An Evening with John King

Thursday, January 18, 2018 -

4:00pm to 6:00pm

... away in the summer, 2017. Nittoli served as The Century Foundation ’s president from August 2011 to March 2014, when she retired due to illness. During her tenure, Nittoli ... leading cross-agency collaboration...

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02 Apr 2025

Making Reporting Work: Aligning Grantmaking with Learning & Change - Part 1 of a Three-Part Series

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 -

1:00pm to 2:15pm

... for shared learning between funders and nonprofits. How can funders move beyond transactional reporting toward a more ... Desiree Flores , Executive Director, General Service Foundation Sengsouvanh (Sukey)...

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Navigating the Evolving Political Landscape: Resources for Philanthropy

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03/2025

... Under Threat: What’s in the House Tax Bill and How You Can Help National Council of Nonprofits' summary of the ... under attack. This is not just about resisting; it ’s about building power, forging solidarity, and ... To register, please fill out this form to receive a calendar invitation and Zoom link. Grantmakers in the Arts .....

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Funded Research Finds Gut Bacteria Play Critical Role in Anti-Seizure Effects of Ketogenic Diet

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05/25/2018

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Funded Research Finds Gut Bacteria Play Critical ... Diet Research supported by funding from Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and others has identified specific gut bacteria ... including...

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

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Health

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10 Apr 2014

Leading Through Change: Advice from and for Seasoned CEOs and Their Boards

Thursday, April 10, 2014 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... the family with those of the foundation ? How do they know when it is time to move on, and how can they work with the board to prepare the donor family for...

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Partner & Prepare: How to Fund Advocacy During Polarized Political Times

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02/06/2012

... Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE) , learned this when her own organization’s work came under scrutiny for ... Ford Foundation , brought a funder’s perspective. (The event was co-...

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5/12/2015 - Funding General Operating Support - Live stream & Presentations

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05/2015

View materials and the live stream recording of the program, " Funding General Operating Support ."

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Environment and Climate Change

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Arts

Social Justice

Philanthropy Must Shift Power to Others

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05/06/2016

... social and cultural power to those who don’t have it ’ In our years in philanthropy, we’ve seen the idea of ... ultimately dominate and exploit them. And how we give— either by dictating or by listening—makes a...

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Gender Justice

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NoVo Foundation

Mission Possible: Supporting Returning Veterans (No Matter What Your Mission)

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01/10/2013

... New York conference on resources for returning veterans , it struck me that very few of the funders in the room had an ... veterans as an area of focus. And I’ll be honest: when our Board first encouraged us...

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Let's Fight Racial Bias in Voting Through Donor Collaboratives and Litigation

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09/08/2016

... Geri Mannion of Carnegie Jay Beckner of the Mertz Gilmore Foundation Legal victories like these are hard won and ... Media Fellow Gail Ablow to discuss how foundations can support voting rights litigation...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Civic Engagement

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

Supporting Emerging Leaders in the Field

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06/23/2016

... New York was such a critical resource for me early in my career. Not only did I learn how to do my job, I met people who would become tremendous thought ... grew in numbers, we encountered an...

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