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19 Jul 2010

College-Ready or Not? Preparing High School Students for Success

Monday, July 19, 2010 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Ford Foundation, 320 East 43rd Street, NYC

... who entered one of CUNY’s (City University of New York) community colleges had to take remedial ... City schools. PRESENTERS Jill Constantine , Associate Director of Research and Education Area Leader,...

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16 Mar 2017

Funders-in-Action: Grantmaking During Times of Political Change & Uncertainty

Thursday, March 16, 2017 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... have witnessed dramatic shifts in federal policy, and many New Yorkers have found themselves living in greater fear of ... and programs continue to change Presenters: Fahd Ahmed , Executive Director...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Edna McConnell Clark and Others Launch $1B Initiative Providing Long-Term, Unrestricted Funding

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02/02/2016

... Clark Foundation (EMCF) and nine other donors announced a new investment inititative called Blue Meridian Partners, ... me and many others. Nancy Roob, President and Chief Executive Officer of the EMCF, will...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Don't Overthink It

Release Date:

04/30/2019

Don't Overthink It by Susan Olivo, Executive Director , Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation ... and utility bill payments, and other hardships. Here in New York, thanks to the...

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12 May 2021

Children’s Aid Recovery Labs: Lessons Learned and Implications for this Summer and Beyond

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 -

12:00pm to 12:45pm

... effects we feared the ongoing crisis would have on New York City’s most vulnerable young people in summer and ... were prepared to transition to the 2020-2021 school year , and (3) identify and promote systemic...

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Scherman Foundation Announces Board Leadership Changes

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06/16/2021

... Announces Board Leadership Changes (June 16, 2021) NEW YORK, NY – The Scherman Foundation announced today that ... Chair (1997- present), as President (1993-1997), and as a director (1978-1993). During her...

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What’s “Best” in Philanthropy: A Debate Recap with Aaron Dorfman and Adam Meyerson

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05/19/2009

Philanthropy New York proudly hosted a recent debate between Aaron Dorfman (pictured left), Executive Director of the National Committee for Responsive ... to Philanthropy New...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Shares 2020 Annual Report

Release Date:

03/17/2021

... ever happened. But the fact is, there’s never been a year more important to remember — and learn from. We faced ... The end of the year did not end any of the crises…The calendar will not...

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Community Development

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Rahsaan Harris Named President and CEO of Emma L. Bowen Foundation

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12/16/2014

... Dr. Harris will lead Emma Bowen into its 26th year with more than 15 years working in philanthropy and ... Dr. Harris joins Emma Bowen from his role as executive director of Emerging...

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A Coalition to Move de Blasio Along on Bus Rapid Transit

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06/09/2014

... bus rapid transit system of at least 20 routes in New York City. Now there’s a coalition intent on making ... administration and hold them to that,” said Joan Byron, director of policy at the Pratt Center for...

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The Rockefeller Foundation

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The Charles H. Revson Foundation Elects Ariel Zwang to Board of Trustees

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11/17/2021

... served as a board member of the Human Services Council of New York and the Points of Light Foundation. Her achievements ... her the title of “2nd most powerful nonprofit leader in New York State” on City and...

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Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund Backs Food Studies Program at Hostos College

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01/29/2015

... than two years and will enroll students this fall for the first time. The new program will go beyond the traditional culinary classes ... elsewhere. Hostos’s program is intended to train a new...

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Food Systems

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PNY's Disaster Relief Work Featured in SSIR

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02/09/2015

... Absent good data, nonprofits in affected areas—often the first -responders—must instead navigate a rush of new attention and potential funders. Many attend multiple ... to cultivate relationships for the long...

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Prodded by Advocates, City Unveils District-Wide Integration Plan for Lower East Side

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09/13/2017

... District-Wide Integration Plan for Lower East Side The New York City education department on Tuesday revealed a plan ... diversity in Lower East Side elementary schools. It is the first effort under Mayor Bill...

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23 Mar 2016

Family Engagement: Partnering for Student Success

Wednesday, March 23, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... goals Presenters Valerie Barton-Richardson, Executive Vice President, CAMBA Steven Choi, Executive Director , New York Immigration Coalition Jane Heaphy, Executive...

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Hurricane Sandy Recovery Funds

Philanthropy New York compiled information about organizations that ... Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund. Governor Christie and First Lady Mary Pat Christie have organized the Hurricane ... Fund ...

19 Feb 2019

True or False Solutions to Climate Change

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... policy What climate policies are under consideration by New York State’s new Senate, what their prospects are, and ... opportunities and obstacles Speakers Rahwa Ghirmatzion , Executive...

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