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Governance

Leadership Development

Wealthy Should Be Encouraged To Start Giving Sooner

Release Date:

07/18/2014

... that "age should not be the determining factor," for when to begin giving money away. He adds that "philanthropy, ... not an easy undertaking, and postponing one’s engagement can mean postponing...

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

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20 Issues, to Be Specific

Release Date:

07/19/2017

... Policy Edition The term “policy work” is so vague that it can seem a bit mysterious to some funders. We know that ... New York members were a bit concerned, way back in 2008, when our first...

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PNY News

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Charles H. Revson Foundation

If We Want to Strengthen Democracy, Let's Start in Our Back Yard

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04/14/2021

... York’s voting system the worst in the country, noting it is disenfranchising its citizens. MIT’s Elections ... issues that undermine the goal of ensuring more voters can participate. Our state and city boards...

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Insights

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Civic Engagement

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The New York Community Trust

Ford Foundation

Bank of America and Habitat for Humanity Launch Second Global Build

Release Date:

10/06/2015

... the world improve their living conditions and achieve home ownership . “Affordable housing is critical to financial well -being and is linked to improved health, education and ...

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International/Foreign Affairs

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Housing and Homelessness

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Bank of America [Corporate]

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

New Menino Survey of Mayors Reveals Top Priorities For Cities Across The Country (Citi)

Release Date:

01/21/2016

... and problem solvers by nature, often taking action when other levels of government cannot. The BU Initiative on ... Menino, and we have a profound respect for the job mayors do every day," said Graham...

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Public Policy

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Citi

28 Oct 2014

Collective Impact: From Concept to Reality in NYC

Tuesday, October 28, 2014 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... based on the idea that no organization acting alone can solve complex issues. A collective impact approach ... have taken the collective impact concept and integrated it into their way of working together. In...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Community Development

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New York City

24 Oct 2019

Beyond Bail: Justice Reform 2.0 - A Food for Thought Conversation

Thursday, October 24, 2019 -

12:30pm to 2:00pm

... and create unforseen barriers to meaningful reform. How can the philanthropic sector ensure hard won gains are not ... pitfalls of what funders need to be aware of? How can we lead the next level of reforms?...

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Public Policy

Standby Letters of Credit: The Underdog of Charitable Financing

Release Date:

06/25/2009

... annual revenue surpassed $100 million in recent years, yet it is only now celebrating its 10-year anniversary. As with ... Working capital is one of those items where being short can quickly make many things...

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"Be the Change" an Interview with Arabella Advisors' Eric Kessler

Release Date:

11/21/2017

... family’s philanthropic organization, the Family Alliance Foundation . “What I immediately learned is philanthropy ... management style and progressive outlook on business ownership at Fel-Pro had helped prepare...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Arabella Advisors

23 Jul 2019

Saving the Vaquitas: Screening and Discussion of National Geographic's Sea of Shadows

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 -

3:00pm to 6:00pm

... about the film, the environmental effects that extinction can have on the eco-system, and the impact campaign. The ... Explore How philanthropy and the field can consider how to both protect...

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30 Oct 2025

Journalism and Democracy: A Convening on Philanthropy's Role in Strengthening the Press

Thursday, October 30, 2025 -

2:00pm to 5:30pm

... and civic life. Beyond delivering facts and analysis, it elevates community voices, sparks dialogue, and equips ... spread of “news and resource deserts,” undermining the foundation of an informed and engaged...

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Civic Engagement

Student-Adult Ratio Is Crucial to Getting H.S. Kids Caught Up

Release Date:

12/16/2015

... and nationally, more than a quarter of NYC students do not leave high school with a diploma, even after 6 years. ... move students, as well as modeling the dynamic leadership it takes to...

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Education

17 Oct 2018

Comprehensive, Long-Term Supports for NYC Foster Youth: Part III of “Helping Foster Youth Succeed” Series

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... " and " Helping Foster Care Youth Succeed, Part II ". It will explore the need for comprehensive, long-term ... Presenters Katie Napolitano , Consultant, Tiger Foundation David Hansell,...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Children, Youth and Families

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Housing and Homelessness

News Stories about Philanthropy and Hurricane Sandy Recovery

... North Star Fund’s Response to Hurricane Sandy City Says It Is Mostly Prepared For Next Major Storm “Build it ... on Libraries Reconstruction in Rockaways Court Rules City Can End Hotel...

13 Feb 2019

Stronger Together Part II: Building the Capacity of Social Movements – February Webinar Hosted by HRFN

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

... is a part of a three-part series: December 12 – How do we as grantmakers foster, support, and strengthen new or ... series of strategic and tactical tools and approaches that can be used to effectively inform...

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Tools & Strategies

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Webinar/Teleconference

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Social Justice

Children Learn How to Save Lives at ZAC Camp

Release Date:

04/17/2015

... these lessons home, kids spent time in the classroom as well as in the club's pool, and even got to climb on board a ... emergency responders. All was done through The ZAC Foundation , which started ZAC...

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Children, Youth and Families

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28 May 2019

Technology, Inequality and the Future of Work(ers)

Tuesday, May 28, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... a Job? Uber and Others Are Maneuvering to Shape the Answer When Your Boss Is An Algorithm Technology has arrived and is ... will shape work today and in the future How foundations can play a role in centering...

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