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"Unveiling the Illusion: How DEI Roles Echo the 'Magical Negro’ trope in Philanthropy

Release Date:

03/01/2024

... exist merely in relationship to the white protagonist, we meet them at the point when they have had to put aside their ... exist merely in relationship to the white protagonist, we meet them at the point when...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Recap and Recordings: Money and Power in Post-Election America

Meeting Summary Storify collection from "Money and Power in Post-Election America." The conference's Breakout Sessions were not livestreamed, and the live Tweets from the sessions enable us to...

Independent Sector’s 33 Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice

Official Statement of Philanthropy New York on: Independent Sector’s 33 Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice The Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice outlines 33 principles of sound...

Tax Reform that Sustains and Grows Charitable Giving

... increase overall giving by incentivizing giving levels to meet the floor. Philanthropy New York supports efforts to ...

Census 2020 Working Group

The Philanthropy New York 2020 Census Funders Group is an ad hoc group of regional philanthropic leaders working in partnership with national and local nonprofit, government and business leaders – as well as our upstate sister...

Brigadier General (Ret.) William T. Bester Joins Jonas Veterans Healthcare Program

Release Date:

04/02/2012

The Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence is pleased to announce that Brigadier General (Ret.) William T. Bester has joined the Jonas Veterans Healthcare Program as Senior Advisor. Bester is the former Chief of the Army Nurse Corps.

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Veterans

31 May 2012

Saving Energy: New York City’s Leading Innovations

Thursday, May 31, 2012 -

8:45am to 10:30am

... of energy retrofits NYC’s bold actions in this arena and meet the leaders behind the current initiatives A ...

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19 Jun 2013

Infrastructure at Risk: How to Protect Public Investments from Stronger Storms and Tidal Surges

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 -

8:45am to 11:00am

Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Irene made New Yorkers painfully aware of the effects of tidal surges and storms on the transit, wastewater and power infrastructure on which we all rely. This subject was one of the most popular topics of the 2013...

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26 Oct 2011

Everything You Need to Know You Learned Before Kindergarten: Ready for Kindergarten/Ready for Life

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 -

2:30pm to 5:00pm

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

As school districts across the nation face increasing numbers of schools “in need of improvement,” many educators, advocates, policymakers, and funders are looking at early childhood education as an effective strategy for education reform. These...

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31 Jan 2011

Promise Neighborhoods: What Is the Promise and How Can Foundations Help It Shine Through?

Monday, January 31, 2011 -

7:30am to 11:00am

A program presented by Philanthropy Connects , the public policy committee of Philanthropy New York, together with The Blue Ridge Foundation , The Brooklyn Community Foundation , and The New York Community Trust . WHO SHOULD...

Milbank Memorial Fund Announces Board and Staff Appointments

Release Date:

11/01/2013

The Milbank Memorial Fund has announced additions to its Board of Directors and management team.

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Milbank Memorial Fund

30 Jan 2014

Nonprofit Revitalization Act of 2013: What You Need to Know

Thursday, January 30, 2014 -

8:00am to 11:00am

St. Regis Hotel

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has signed into law the Nonprofit Revitalization Act of 2013, the most comprehensive reform of New York’s nonprofit laws in decades. The new requirements, most of which take effect July 1, 2014, will require virtually all...

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11 Mar 2014

An Examination of the Nonprofit Revitalization Act from the Foundation Perspective

Tuesday, March 11, 2014 -

8:45am to 10:30am

In December, Gov. Cuomo signed into law the Nonprofit Revitalization Act of 2013, the most comprehensive reform of New York’s nonprofit laws in decades.

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Executive Leadership

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

10 Dec 2014

Kumu Hina - Documentary Film Series

Wednesday, December 10, 2014 -

4:30pm to 9:00pm

... prepare for a climactic end-of-year performance, they meet many obstacles, but hold fast to the idea that being ...

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Film Screening

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All Funders

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LGBTQ

“Grads of Life” Builds Capacity for Demand-Driven Solutions to the U.S. Youth Employment Challenge

Release Date:

10/02/2014

Rockefeller Foundation program associate, Alyson Wise, explores the need for programs addressing youth employment for 16-24 year olds.

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Children, Youth and Families

Workforce Development

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Classic and Cutting Edge

Release Date:

12/05/2014

... as big challenges remain, scholarship recipients want to meet them and help donors to see them with fresh and ...

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Education

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Jewish Foundation for Education of Women

Is Nonprofit Board Service Worth It? Reflections from a One-Time Skeptic

Release Date:

01/16/2014

... and her successor Anne Wallestad to craft a plan to help meet its mission goals and thrive in the future In ...

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Governance

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Surdna Foundation

Funding the Future of Activism

Release Date:

02/04/2013

By Hugh Hogan, Executive Director, North Star Fund At a time when our city, state and nation are in great need of effective organizing for equality and justice, North Star Fund is launching a $7 million Activism’s Future campaign...