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In order to achieve Philanthropy New York’s vision of an equitable, sustainable and democratic society we affirm that non-profit organizations and their constituents must build community power through effective advocacy and lobbying.

... the needs of our communities, but many nonprofits do not conduct legislative advocacy. Fewer than 3% of ... changes that materially affect communities. In a time when New Yorkers face economic uncertainty,...

15 Sep 2025

Anti-Authoritarian Funder Learning Series Part II: Global Lessons in the Resistance Against Authoritarianism - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Monday, September 15, 2025 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... an invitation to PNY members.* Our nation is at its best when we embrace the promise and potential of our multiracial ... backsliding; and hone in on how philanthropic resources can support local-level defense...

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Immigration

Advocacy Funding: The Philanthropy of Changing Minds

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07/2005

... about funding advocacy, and for good reason - yet advocacy can play a crucial role in advancing a foundation 's mission. In this guide, contributors explain ... to improve public policy through work that is well within the limits of the law. Whether your purpose is to .....

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12 May 2022

TAP is Back: The Historic Restoration of Financial Aid for Students Pursuing College in Prison

Thursday, May 12, 2022 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... celebrate TAP restoration in New York State and what it took to get here, and how funders can sustain this work to increase access to higher education ... for the future of people who are incarcerated,...

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11 Dec 2018

Impact Investing in the Arts 101: Building Your Funding Tool Box

Tuesday, December 11, 2018 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... The concepts of impact investing What impact investing can look like when applied to the arts sector Ways in which arts leaders ... Gibney Dance John Oddy , Senior Philanthropic Director, Foundation...

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05 Feb 2025

Grantmaking Equity Hour: Deepening Your Practice - A New Series for Programming Staff

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 -

12:00pm to 1:15pm

... roles, e.g., grants management, finance, etc. What is it ? Each hour-long session will be kicked-off by ... - 12:00 PM – Listening as a grantmaking practice How do you sign up? Members: To register yourself and...

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30 Oct 2024

Grantmaking Equity Hour: Deepening Your Practice - A New Series for Programming Staff

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 -

12:00pm to 1:15pm

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08 Feb 2011

The New Demographics: How Will Our Aging Society Affect Your Grantmaking?

Tuesday, February 8, 2011 -

7:30am to 11:00am

... 18 and 19 years. Do you fund workforce issues? And when do you plan to retire? All funders, regardless of their ... situation affects all generations and brings with it...

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14 Jun 2017

Social Impact Exchange: 2017 Conference on Scaling Impact

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 - 8:30am to Thursday, June 15, 2017 - 2:45pm

... initiatives. The conference includes presentations from foundation and nonprofit leaders, as well as ... This year's theme is Breaking Through: What Can Philanthropy Do...

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Finance & Asset Management

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International/Foreign Affairs

Philanthropy New York Board Approves 2022 Public Policy Slate

Release Date:

12/15/2021

... work to create the conditions in which those investments can thrive. PNY’s public policy work engages diverse ... analyses of the issues affecting the sector, rather it identifies potential issues that may...

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Open Society Launches Fund for a Free and Democratic Ukraine

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03/03/2022

... tries to wipe the country off the map, we will do all we can for the people of Ukraine. We urge others to step forward ... of the Foundations. “Whatever the Kremlin might say, it is clear...

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Disaster Relief

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Open Society Foundations

Words Matter: Changing from Funders of Women and Girls to Funders for Gender Equity

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01/04/2017

... foundations proved to the broader funder community that when you invest in women and girls, you are investing in ... at decision-making tables previously closed off to them. It also allowed these funders to be...

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Insights

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Gender Justice

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The New York Women's Foundation

OSF and Ford Praised by de Blasio for Internet Accessibility Work

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02/12/2015

... Accessibility Wor k Mayor Bill de Blasio spurred foundation leaders Wednesday to invest in projects and ... the accessibility of the Internet. "We know that you can fill in some of these gaps more...

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Ford Foundation

Build Skills & Knowledge

... interdependent community. Members Briefings In addition to active program participation, members contribute to the ... Learning, with the following: Learning objectives : What do you want funders to know? Name...

Rockefeller’s Sarah Geisenheimer to Step in for Chen at Fund for Public Schools

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12/03/2015

... Public Schools Sarah Geisenheimer, of the Rockefeller Foundation , will replace Iris Chen, executive director of the ... in a statement: “I am confident that Sarah will do a great job leading the Fund for...

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Education

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Your VISION for 2025 – A Report on Year One

... estate. Our office lease ended in June 2015 and renewing it wasn’t possible. Our Board and staff saw the situation ... holds up to 25, that means we now have the flexibility to either host three meetings at...

17 Nov 2020

Engaging Youth Peer Network: Supporting Youth Givers Across Ages - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... Philanthropy limits attendance to private and family foundation staff and trustees only. How do you support the youth within your family or your foundation as they learn and grow? Join three...

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Family Foundation

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