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06 Feb 2019

The Fight for a Fair Vote - A Food for Thought Conversation

Wednesday, February 6, 2019 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

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25 Apr 2019

Empathy in an Era of Social Division and Toxic Politics - A Food for Thought Conversation

Thursday, April 25, 2019 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

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Appointments & Transitions

Ivy Suriyopas Announced as New Vice President of Programs for Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees

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04/14/2021

... than 15 years of experience working to advance immigrant justice . She comes to GCIR from the Open Society Foundations ... colleagues, she convened leaders from across the racial justice , immigrant rights, and...

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Partners with Lumina Foundation to Address Racism on College Campuses

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12/11/2017

... their plans for campuswide engagements that promote racial justice . Grants include $200,000 to the Christian Theological ... its Faith & Action Project, which works to advance social justice and will use...

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

21 Jan 2016

Essential Skills and Strategies for New Grantmakers

Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 8:00am to Friday, February 5, 2016 - 5:00pm

... February 5, 2016  - 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (includes closing reception) (Snow date: Monday, February 8) Please ... Please hold the scheduled dates and snow dates on your calendar . Eligibility ESS is open to...

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Professional Development

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Thanu Yakupitiyage Appointed Program Officer, Sustainable Environments at the Surdna Foundation

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04/27/2023

... grant portfolio that advances the Foundation’s social justice mission with a focus on environmental, climate, and land justice . Bringing a deep commitment to movement- and power-building for racial ...

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Surdna Foundation

Design and Health: Back Together Again?

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06/21/2017

... Also needed: Deep pockets to join the work (and not just funders ) Managed care organizations (MCOs) and local ... strategy to mitigate those health care costs. So what can funders do? Funders...

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16 Jun 2016

Will Philanthropy Join In The Fight To Vote?

Thursday, June 16, 2016 -

8:30am to 11:00am

... diverse voting blocs and geographic regions to discuss the ongoing issues in the current election ... to support a fair voting process Barriers for funders not already supporting voting rights and how they...

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Civic Engagement

Hurricane Matthew Resources and Haitian Humanitarian Crisis Update

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10/07/2016

... on Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts. Matthew Recovery: Funders Voices from the Field Speakers CDP President and ... Crisis & Tragedies A Twitter chat on best practices for funders responding to community...

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RFPs Etc

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Disaster Relief

Hurricane Sandy Recovery Funds

... community engagement Reframing the conversation: policy reform to support resiliency and sustainability Innovative ... for application is February 25, 2013 . The Disability Funders Network Rapid Response Fund...

17 Sep 2025

NYC Charter Amendments on the Ballot: Housing, Democracy, and the Future of the City

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 -

10:00am to 11:30am

... to even-numbered years. During this session, we will discuss the charter reform process and how it has become a point of contention ... of proposed changes on housing and democracy. How funders...

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Housing and Homelessness

Public Policy

Program Recap—Perpetuity or Limited Life: How Do Family Foundations Decide?

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07/29/2009

More than 30 grantmakers gathered on July 9th for a discussion of family foundation lifespan considerations co-sponsored by the Foundation Center and Philanthropy New York. We asked David R. Wolcheck, Research Associate at the Foundation Center, and...

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Lorelle Espinosa to Join Alfred P. Sloan Foundation as Director of Programs for Diversity in STEM Higher Education

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06/11/2020

... and its insistence on evidence-based approaches to reform makes it uniquely positioned to have an impact on STEM ... Sloan DEI program is not like any other track-and-field event I know of. It requires both...

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

26 Feb 2015

Administrative Relief: Helping the City’s Undocumented Immigrants Benefit from New Education, Employment and Health Care Opportunities

Thursday, February 26, 2015 -

2:15pm to 5:00pm

... action. Join us for a candid discussion among funders , City government and nonprofits about the ... (Moderator), Senior Program Officer for Education & Human Justice , The New York Community Trust Javier...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Immigration

12 Oct 2017

ESSA: How Much Will it Change School Testing, Equity, Diversity and Discipline Practices?

Thursday, October 12, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... and Parent Leader, NYC Coalition for Educational Justice Commissioner MaryEllen Elia , New York State ... of Education, Deutsche Bank Designed for All interested funders . Registration 8:45 - 9:00 AM Check-in 9...

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07 Nov 2017

From There to Here: Adapting Global Solutions to American Problems

Tuesday, November 7, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... application of global ideas in American communities will discuss the importance of looking and learning from abroad, ... that have been applied in the U.S., and offer ideas on how funders can invest in and...

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