Nathan Cummings Foundation Announces Move to 100 Percent Mission-Aligned Investing
Release Date:
03/13/2018
The Nathan Cummings Foundation announced that they will align 100 percent of their nearly half-billion dollar endowment with their mission.
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09
Apr
2018
Participate. Convene. Invest.: A Call to Action for Philanthropy - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP
Monday, April 9, 2018 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
We are now less than two years away from “Census Day,” April 1st, 2020! Join a conversation about why the census matters and the role that philanthropy can play in ensuring a fair and accurate count. Data from the census drive key decisions made by...
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Funded Research Makes Water Purification Breakthrough
Release Date:
04/03/2018
The ability to create clean, safe drinking water using only natural levels of sunlight and inexpensive gel technology could be at hand, thanks to an innovation in water purification.
BNY Mellon and Ashoka Launch Social Innovation Challenge
Release Date:
05/09/2018
Unlocking ¢hange: Innovations for Financial Wellbeing, Resilience and Freedom is a nation-wide competition to seek and support leading social entrepreneurs and innovators across the United States.
Research to Prevent Blindness Funds Research for Eye Implant
Release Date:
07/09/2018
Researchers at Caltech have developed an implantable pressure sensor that can reside in the human eye for years at a time while wirelessly sending data about the eye’s health to the patient or medical professionals. The implant could make it easier...
12
Sep
2018
New York Grantmakers in the Arts - Fall Meeting
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Arts and culture funders, come together to discuss what we see as the pressing issues in the field so as to inform our subsequent discussions for the next 12 months.
06
Aug
2018
The Supreme Court Nominee and the 2018 Elections - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP
Monday, August 6, 2018 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
The retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, and subsequent nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, have far-reaching implications that could negatively affect all the issues we most care about, such as voting rights (including partisan gerrymandering), money...
Funders’ Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities (TFN) RFP for Round 13 of the Partners for Places Grant Program
Release Date:
07/19/2018
The grant program provides partnership investments between $25,000 and $75,000 for one year projects, or $50,000 and $150,000 for two year projects, with a 1:1 match required by one or more local foundations.
Helmsley Charitable Trust And The AHA Announce $6.5M Commitment To Expand And Enhance Stroke Care In Nebraska
Release Date:
08/21/2018
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has announced a statewide commitment of $6.5 million for its Mission: Lifeline Stroke initiative to expand and enhance stroke care in Nebraska. The foundation of this new initiative is a...
07
Nov
2018
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: A Conversation about Education with the Gates Foundation’s Bob Hughes
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 -
3:00pm to 4:30pm
Robert Hughes has served for many years as an advocate and champion of public education in New York City. In 2016 Bob transitioned from being President of New Visions Public school to becoming the K-12 Strategy Director of the Bill and Melinda Gates...
01
Oct
2018
Capturing Election Momentum for Building Power - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP
Monday, October 1, 2018 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Join our last Election Series Discussion to address practical pathways that can capture election momentum to build long-term power for communities of interest.
Michael R. Bloomberg and Ray Dalio’s OceanX Announce Over $185 Million for New Partnership to Increase Ocean Exploration and Protection
Release Date:
10/29/2018
Their first joint project showcases findings from expedition into first-ever U.S. national marine monument in the Atlantic Ocean and highlights the importance of marine monument protection
ASPCA Assists in Helping Hundreds of Animals Displaced by Devastating Wildfires
Release Date:
11/15/2018
Since Sunday, the ASPCA -- at the request of the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control -- has deployed its disaster response team to the Southland, said Dick Green, senior director of ASPCA Disaster Response.
31
Jan
2019
How Strong is my Corporate Citizenship Portfolio?: How to Assess to Align Programs and Maximize Impact - A Webinar
Thursday, January 31, 2019 -
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Companies dedicate numerous resources to identify issues that are important to their stakeholders; but many companies develop program portfolios that don’t meet stakeholder expectations or fully support the goals of the company.
09
Apr
2019
Service for Impact - Effective Strategies in Aligning Employee Engagement and Business Priorities
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 -
8:45am to 11:00am
The Service for Impact Working Group, rooted in the principles of Reimagining Service , provides an opportunity for both corporate grantmakers and corporate volunteer leaders to foster a peer network, share successes and challenges, brainstorm on...
04
Mar
2019
The Interplay of Money in Politics, Democracy Reform, and Movement Building - A First Monday Discussion Webinar Hosted by FCCP
Monday, March 4, 2019 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Following the 2018 midterm elections, pro democracy organizing established gains that demonstrated how citizen driven initiatives can realign power and mitigate the influence of corporate and special interest money in areas spanning from local...
20
Mar
2019
Collaborative Grantmaking for Early Childhood: The Raising Childcare Fund - A Webinar Hosted by the NY Funders Alliance
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
*This program is hosted by our partner, the NY Funders Alliance, who has extended an invitation to PNY members. Space is limited and will be granted on a first come, first served basis.* This webinar will provide an overview of the...
19
Mar
2019
Census 2020 Messaging Testing Results – A Webinar Series Hosted by FCCP
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 -
4:00pm to 5:00pm
*This program is hosted by our partner, Funders' Committee for Civic Participation (FCCP), who has extended an invitation to PNY members. Space is limited and will be granted on a first come, first served basis.* The Funders...
NYS Health Foundation Comments on Proposed Changes to Limit SNAP Eligibility
Release Date:
03/29/2019
... 36-month period, unless the individual meets certain work requirements . Such a policy would harm low-income families, ...
DDCF Launches Doris Duke Physician Scientist Fellowship
Release Date:
04/12/2019
The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF) today announced the launch of the new Doris Duke Physician Scientist Fellowship program.