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... leaders from across the United States who will take part in a first-of-its-kind retreat series exploring the power and ... their creative imaginations, tap into the science and practice of strategic...

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The Nathan Cummings Foundation

Changing The Conversation Around Mergers and Collaborations

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06/13/2018

... – even including mergers – should be considered a best practice embraced by all mission-driven organizations rather ... sharing and other types of deals. NYMAC was established in 2012 by SeaChange Capital...

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Commonwealth Fund President Karen Davis to Step Down at End of 2012

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01/02/2012

... of almost 40,000 leaders and experts in health policy and practice nationwide." Under Davis’ leadership, the Fund’s ... has been a great source of professional fulfillment to lead The...

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The Commonwealth Fund

Building long-term partnerships with nonprofits to scale impact: Lessons from sustained funding relationships

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10/25/2021

... Every foundation wants a nonprofit partner that shares in and will deliver on its mission. Every nonprofit wants to ... to empower people who are blind and visually impaired to lead independent and productive...

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Lavelle Fund for the Blind

Become a Philanthropy New York Member

... Deepen knowledge. Embrace curiosity. Be more effective in your work. Join a community of funders who are actively evolving philanthropic practice . The PNY Member Experience If you’re a funder who ... members...

NoVo Foundation Launches Fourth Cycle of Move to End Violence

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11/15/2017

... Move to End Violence Today, the NoVo Foundation, created in 2006 by Jennifer and Peter Buffett, has named 21 ... act as change agents on their own behalf, and lead us to a better world. Knowing that social...

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NoVo Foundation

The Wallace Foundation Names Bronwyn Bevan as New Director of Research

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07/31/2019

... will contribute significantly to the design of initiatives in the foundation’s program areas, integrate research in ... across our program areas uniquely qualifies her to lead our research...

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The New York Community Trust Names Amy Freitag New President

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04/04/2022

... is a dynamic and proven leader who is the right person to lead The Trust into its next century,” said Valerie ... Freitag has more than two decades of experience in the nonprofit, philanthropic, and government...

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Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Supports Construction Projects Through 'Pay for Success' Loans

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11/02/2015

... to cover the upfront costs of constructing PFS projects. In addition, it aims to accelerate the launch and ... resources and taxpayer dollars are spent only in the event of proven success...

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Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation

Insights from “The Path to Racial Equity: How Board Readiness Informs Organizational Readiness for Black Board Leadership”

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02/03/2023

... whom we approach, and how we support organizations moving forward .” Having a racially diverse board brings exposure ... a commitment to building the foundation necessary to usher in and retain board service...

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Nudge Your Grantmaking: Applying Behavioral Science Insights to Enhance Program Impact

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12/13/2017

... economic theory and many of our guiding assumptions in social program development. In Thaler’s words: “ In order to do good economics you have to keep in mind that ...

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Where Do You See Yourself In the Next Five Years?

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10/06/2016

Where Do You See Yourself In the Next Five Years? A message from PNY President Ronna Brown, originally published in the New York PhilanthroPost October 2016 president’s edition. It’s the question you get ...

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Recording: The Youth Mental Health Crisis: A Half-Day Convening Focused on How Philanthropy Can Make All the Difference

... often fragmented. This half-day convening will provide an in -depth exploration of this ecosystem, fostering connections ... we will explore how philanthropy can play a pivotal role in supporting the well-being...

Recording: Beyond Bars: It's a Movement, Not a Moment

... States incarcerates more people than any other country in the world, with over 2.3 million people behind bars. The ... a bright light on the human cost of the carceral system in America. It forces us to...

Recording: Youth Power Now: Lessons from Youth Organizers in New York

Youth Power Now: Lessons from Youth Organizers in New York Youth organizers have played a critical role in New York’s organizing history. Today, young people are leading transformative movements for change...

For Funders Focusing on Developing Countries, Impact Bonds Present Fresh Opportunities

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08/04/2016

... about the potential and challenges that come with engaging in social impact bonds (SIBs) or pay for success (PFS) contracts as they are known in the United States. This gathering allowed for an open .....

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The Brookings Institution

What Funders Need to Know About the Next Big Democracy Challenge

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12/06/2019

... – and leaders look toward the next essential step in fortifying our nation’s democratic health. The New ... Fund organized its first funder convening on redistricting in November . It aimed to lay the ground...

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William T. Grant Foundation Awards Three Year Grant to Cornell University to Study Opioid Use in Rural Upstate New York

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04/11/2018

... Three Year Grant to Cornell University to Study Opioid Use in Rural Upstate New York The College of Human Ecology at ... “This grant supports a true collaborative research- practice partnership that brings...