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

Release Date:

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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Education

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Design and Health: Back Together Again?

Release Date:

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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Community Development

Health

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

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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Issue-Based

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Public Policy

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Civic Engagement

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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Workshop

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Program Staff

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Hurricane Matthew Resources and Haitian Humanitarian Crisis Update

Release Date:

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

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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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Webinar/Teleconference

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Civic Engagement

Housing and Homelessness

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

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...

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

Release Date:

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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All Funders

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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Immigration

Children, Youth and Families

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

Release Date:

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

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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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Civic Engagement

Health

Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2017: Data to Drive Decisions

Publication date:

10/2017

... decreased, more grants were distributed in 2015 by more funders . In 2015, 202 funders awarded 740 grants compared to 162 funders and 525 ... President for Knowledge Services Lawrence T. McGill will discuss key findings of the report on Wednesday, November 8, ...

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Report

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Disaster Relief

30 May 2018

Equity and Asset Management – Why It’s About Dollars and Sense

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 -

9:00am to 12:00pm

Many funders say racial and gender equity strengthens their ... you outsource or perform this function in-house. We’ll discuss the benefits and opportunities of investing funds ... and Founder, The Raben Group...

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Finance & Asset Management

Ripple Effects: How Can We Continue DACA’s Positive Impact?

Release Date:

01/23/2014

... Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees for sponsoring the event .) We applauded the success that DACA has had, ... this conversation and towards further collaboration with funders and city, state and national...

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The New York Immigration Coalition

How Apple and the Ford Foundation take on the World’s Biggest Problems.

Release Date:

10/23/2018

Darren Walker joins Lisa Jackson, vice president, environment, policy, and social initiatives, Apple, at the Fast Company Innovation Festival for a keynote discussion.

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Video

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Ford Foundation

Nathan Cummings Foundation Welcomes Leticia Peguero, Vice President of Programs

Release Date:

11/27/2018

... and grantmaking at the intersections of social and racial justice and the arts. In her new role, she joins the ... will develop strategies grounded in principles of social justice philanthropy that are nimble...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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The Nathan Cummings Foundation

Dodge Foundation Provides Travel Stipends to Jersey Water Works Delegation

Release Date:

05/26/2016

... Margaret Waldock — will also appear on panels at the event , and a representative will speak at the closing plenary about Jersey Water Works’ innovative, ...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

17 Dec 2020

Beyond the CSR Headlines: From Action to Impact

Thursday, December 17, 2020 -

11:00am to 12:30pm

... authentic and reflect core values, advance racial justice and equity, respond to COVID-19, and push for climate ... Director, SIFMA Foundation Designed for Corporate Funders . What to expect: presentation...